Biliran Province State University named Sherwin Bien Arendayen of the School of Engineering (SOE) and Jeth Aubry Masbang of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS) as Mr. and Ms. BiPSU 2026 during the coronation night held on October 16 at the BiPSU Oval.

The newly crowned titleholders will represent the University in the Mr. and Ms. State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) competition in Eastern Visayas in 2027.

Meanwhile, Jhon Alexis Astilla of the School of Technology and Computer Studies (STCS) and Jhea Sillar of SOE finished as first runners-up, while Eric Ephraim Felecia of SNHS and Rhea Mae Liporada of STCS were named second runners-up.

Chazonne Kim Almazon and Edlyn Espejo, both from the School of Teacher Education (STED), completed the top four placements as third runners-up.

Moreover, several candidates received minor awards during the competition. Astilla and Masbang won Best in Production Number, while Arendayen and Masbang received Best in Formal Attire and Evening Gown and Best in Swimwear.

Arendayen and Sillar were also awarded Best in Sportswear, while Aaron Joshua Nuto and Rachian Sumalinog of the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) won Best in Talent.

Furthermore, Arendayen and Masbang received the Mr. and Ms. Victorious and Mr. and Ms. Jusas’ titles under the special awards category.

Kolin Jude Alua of the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) and Jessa Mae Calderon of BiPSU Biliran Campus were named Mr. and Ms. Ascendra International Wellness Corporation, respectively. Astilla and Liporada also received the Mr. and Ms. Photogenic awards.

The Mr. and Ms. BiPSU 2026 Coronation Night was held as part of the University's 17th Universityhood Celebration.

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