Twenty Costumes, One Ritual: The Festival Attire of Miss Hadang 2026
At the pre-pageant night held at the CACO Theater on September 1, 2026, the 20 Miss Hadang Festival Queen candidates presented festival costumes drawn from Calbayog's ritual roots, patroness, waters, and livelihood. Best in Festival Costume went to Chrisma Paula P. Rojo of Malajog for "Bahandi san Kailadman."