The delegates of the 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International pageant continue to prepare for the upcoming competition, learning how to speak with confidence through another learning session.
Toastmasters International (Philippines) conducted a session called ‘Voice of Beauty,’ which the pageant said would sharpen the participants’ ‘public speaking, communication, and leadership skills while building confidence and finding their voices.’
The activity also chose the ‘Circle of 5 Speakers,’ which included the Philippines’ Gabrielle Galapia, Cambodia’s Ry Srey Neth, Colombia’s Maria Valentina Alzate, South Africa’s Nompumelelo Malindi and Guam’s Cyndal Abad.
Galapia’s inclusion among the best speakers of the batch came as no surprise to those who have been following her pageant journey. She topped the ‘Head-to-Head’ competition of the 2026 Miss World Philippines pageant, a pre-final contest with different rounds wherein the candidates spoke their mind and answered tough questions.
The Filipino bet, who was proclaimed ‘Second Princess’ at the national pageant, had earlier topped the poll among members of the media and was proclaimed Miss Asia Pacific International ‘Darling of the Press.’ She also finished second in the National Costume Competition.
The international pageant organization extended its gratitude to Toastmasters International (Philippines) for the ‘meaningful session empowering women to speak with confidence, lead with purpose, and inspire beyond the stage.’ The ‘Voice of Beauty’ session was held in Cebu City on Friday, Oct. 2.
Before sharpening their public speaking skills, the 38 delegates had earlier worked on their stage presentation performance through a ‘pasarela’ (pageant walk) workshop with Cebu-based coach Antonio Gonzales of Muse Philippines. They also ‘found their balance’ and enjoyed a time for wellness through a yoga session.
The 2026 Miss Asia Pacific International Grand Coronation Night will be held at Mactan Expo in Cebu City on Oct. 10. Reigning queen Isabela Fernandes from Brazil will crown her successor at the end of the competition.