Application Period

Interested applicants may review the Candidate Handbook, check the eligibility requirements, and submit the official online application form.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted on or before this date. Late applications may not be accepted unless the organizing committee officially extends the deadline.

Official Raffle Ticket Selling Begins

Official candidates may begin selling Hiraya raffle tickets starting on September 1, 2026. Every verified payment will receive an official Hiraya e-ticket after payment confirmation. Ticket selling will continue until November 28, 2026.

Application Review

The organizing committee will review all submitted forms, photos, personal information, and other application requirements.

Screening and Interviews

Qualified applicants may be invited to an online or in-person screening and interview.

• Personal introduction
• Communication skills
• Confidence and stage presence
• Advocacy and community involvement
• Commitment to the competition

Official Candidate Announcement

Successful applicants will receive official confirmation and will be introduced as official candidates of Miss Hiraya Filipina Korea 2026.

Candidate Orientation

Official candidates will attend an orientation covering the rules, responsibilities, schedule, required submissions, communication procedures, and competition categories.

Online Training and Development

Candidates will participate in one or two online training sessions per week.

• Catwalk and stage movement
• Public speaking
• Self-introduction
• Interview and question-and-answer preparation
• Stage presence and confidence building
• Leadership and personality development

Candidate Activities and Submissions

Candidates may complete official photoshoots, advocacy materials, biographies, promotional videos, talent submissions, social-media activities, and other required competition materials.

Intensive Training and Rehearsals

Candidates will participate in more focused preparation as the coronation date approaches.

• Production-number rehearsal
• Stage blocking
• Technical rehearsal
• Program-flow practice
• Final question-and-answer coaching
• Wardrobe and appearance preparation

Preliminary and Special-Award Evaluation

Certain categories and special awards may be evaluated before or during the coronation event, depending on the final program and judging procedures.

Grand Coronation and Awarding Ceremony

The official competition, final judging, special awards, announcement of runners-up, and crowning of Miss Hiraya Filipina Korea 2026 will take place on this date.