CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Keren Isabel Cleland, representing Barangays Poblacion and Dalama, was crowned Mutya ng Tubod 2026 during the grand coronation night on Oct. 18 at the Tubod Cultural Center.

Cleland took home the main title and a ₱30,000 cash prize, as well as the Miss Telegenic special award. The pageant served as a centerpiece event for the municipality's 80th Araw ng Tubod celebrations.

Contest Winners

Five other candidates earned major titles and distinctions during the event:

  • Mutya ng Tubod Sagingan: Leslie Grace P. Zamora (representing Barangays Pualas and Patudan), awarded ₱20,000.

  • Mutya ng Tubod Turismo: Ashanti Lou Ayesha Cabrera Almonia (representing Barangays Candis and Licapao), awarded ₱15,000.

  • Mutya ng Tubod Agrikultura: Meg Ryan A. Lascuña (representing National Line Agencies), awarded ₱10,000.

  • First Runner-Up: Angel Heart Sudaria (representing Barangays Pinpin and Santo Niño).

  • Second Runner-Up: Rhian Jade J. Echavaria (representing the Department of Education).

Zamora also dominated the special awards category, sweeping Miss Congeniality, Miss Photogenic, Miss Conversationalist, Best in Festival Attire, Best in Production, and Best in Swimwear.

Lascuña was named Best in Long Gown, while Suzaine Jane C. Ente earned the People's Choice Award.

Winning Answer

During the final interview phase, contestants addressed how to preserve local tradition while Tubod transforms into Panguil Bay’s premier growth center.

Asked what Tubodnon tradition she would pass on to her future child 20 years from now, Cleland pointed to resilience and the town’s cultural folklore tied to the Sagingan Festival. She recounted the festival's legend of a sultan who saved the town from a threatening encanto (mythical spirit), framing it as a symbol of the community's enduring strength.

Cleland urged the next generation to carry that same spirit forward.

"I want my child to carry on that—that she or he should remain resilient. Whatever obstacles or challenges you face, as long as your heart is filled with kindness and strength that you are willing to give to your community, then I would gladly let her live that tradition."