During the Q&A round of the pageant, Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Top 7 finalist Marian Arellano of Tarlac shared that growing up with an OFW mother and a father who worked as a security guard taught her independence at an early age. She said this upbringing shaped her into an empowered Filipina, ready to represent the country on the international stage by sharing stories that inspire and by speaking up for others. Marian added that she believes an empowered Filipina carries a light strong enough to uplift and influence the world.<br /><br />#MUPH2026 #PEPCoverage #PEPNews #entertainmentnewsph #PEPVideo #PEPKhym<br /><br />Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@pep_tv<br /><br />Read the latest in showbiz at http://www.pep.ph<br /><br />Watch more videos at https://www.pep.ph/videos<br /><br />Follow us! <br />Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/pepalerts/.<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepalerts/ <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PEPalerts <br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/pepalerts<br />Viber: https://bit.ly/PEPonViber<br />Kumu: pep.ph<br /><br />Visit our DailyMotion channel! https://www.dailymotion.com/PEPalerts
