Natasha Batac of Pinukpuk climbs to TOP 3 in MPh Earth 2026 voting, appeals for massive iKalinga support

Pinukpuk, Kalinga – Kalinga’s representative to the Miss Philippines Earth 2026 pageant, Miss Pinukpuk Natasha Pauline Batac, is currently in the Top 3 of the competition’s “Iconic Impression” (II) voting category, prompting her to seek continued unity and support from fellow iKalingas to help maintain her standing ahead of the voting deadline.

The II voting is a special fan-voted category under Miss Philippines Earth where supporters can vote online for their favorite candidate through the official voting platform. The category is designed to measure a candidate’s public impact, popularity, and online support during the competition period.

Fans from different provinces and communities may participate by casting votes for their chosen delegate.

As of 8:45 a.m. on May 26, Natasha has garnered 73,261 votes, trailing by more than 1,000 votes behind second placer Miss Bella Grace Flores of th Fil-Community of Florida, USA.

Meanwhile, on her official Facebook account, Natasha expressed gratitude and excitement over the overwhelming support from fellow iKalingas and pageant supporters nationwide while appealing for continued support in the competition.

“It was only when I was about to sleep that I realized the voting had officially started. I checked my vote count—zero—and honestly, I was happy to be the first one to vote for myself. Thank you so much for all the love, support, and prayers... THIS IS JUST THE START,” she wrote.

For the 2026 edition, the candidate with the highest number of votes will receive the II award during the Media Presentation Day, while the Top 3 candidates in the voting rankings will also receive exclusive promotional support to help boost their chances in the Miss People’s Choice category.

As the second-ever representative of Kalinga to the prestigious Miss Philippines Earth pageant after Miss Glennifer Perido in 2012, Natasha takes on the challenge with pride and determination, carrying not only the name of Pinukpuk but also the hopes of fellow iKalingas who continue to rally behind her journey on the national stage.

Those who wish to support Natasha Pauline Batac in the Miss Philippines Earth 2026 “Iconic Impression” voting category may cast their votes through the official Eventista voting platform. Supporters are encouraged to submit their votes before the official closing of voting at 12:00 p.m. on June 10 (UTC+8).