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Emma Mary Tiglao was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025 on Sunday, August 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 30-year-old model, host, and news anchor from Pampanga bested 28 other contestants to win the national title. She succeeds last year's winner and reigning Miss Grand International Christine Juliane Opiaza. Anita Rose Gomez of Zambales, Francesca Beatriz McLelland of Aklan, Michelle Arceo of Taguig, and Nikhisah Buenafe Cheveh of Quezon City were crowned Miss Asia Pacific International, Reina Hispanoamericana, Miss Tourism World, and Face of Beauty Philippines 2025, respectively. Margarette Briton of Bicol Region was named first runner-up while Beatriz Angela Ocampo of Rizal Province finished as the second runner-up. The new Miss Grand Philippines is no stranger to pageantry, having joined Binibining Pilipinas in 2014 and 2019, and Miss World Philippines 2015. She also competed in Miss Intercontinental 2019 in Egypt and made the Top 20. Emma will now pre...

Christine Juliane Opiaza of the Philippines was officially crowned Miss Grand International 2024 in a special ceremony on Tuesday, June 3 at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 26-year-old pasarela coach from Castillejos, Zambales took over the title from former winner Rachel Gupta of India whose reign prematurely concluded due to issues with her and the MGI organization. Prior to receiving the honor of becoming her country's first-ever Miss Grand International titleholder, CJ was proclaimed first runner-up during last year's pageant. Wearing a beautiful gown by Filipino designer Mak Tumang, the Filipina beauty received her crown and sash from MGI President Nawat Itsaragrisil. The flowers were handed out to her by MGI Vice President Teresa Chaivisut.  Meet the new Miss Grand International: View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 (@missgrandinternational) Photos: Miss Grand International / Instag...

Christine Juliane Opiaza was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2024 on Sunday, September 29 at the  Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila. The 25-year-old host, model and runway coach from Castillejos, Zambales beat 19 other contestants to win the national competition. She succeeds last year's winner Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro and will now represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand this October. Sophia Bianca Santos of Pampanga was named Universal Woman Philippines 2025 and will go to the Universal Woman 2025 pageant. Anna Margaret Mercado of Quirino clinched the title of Miss Teen International Philippines 2025 and will compete in Miss Teen International 2025. Jubilee Therese Acosta of Manila and Alexandra Mae Rosales of Laguna were the first and second runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were Julianne Rose Reyes of Cavite, Geralyn de Klerk of Himamaylan, Jenesse Viktoria Mejia of Pangasinan, Selena Antonio...

Herlene Nicole Budol who bagged the title Miss Tourism Philippines 2023 at the recently held Miss Grand Philippines 2023 announced her retirement from pageantry. From her first competition where she was crowned Binibining Angono, the famous vlogger and TV personality went on to place first runner-up at Binibining Pilipinas 2022 and clinched multiple sponsored awards. Following her withdrawal from the controversial Miss Planet International edition in Uganda last year, Herlene came back determined to conquer Miss Grand Philippines but the results unfortunately did not go in her favor. In one of her latest posts on social media, she emotionally shared a video captioned in Filipino — "Kung saan man po ako dalhin ng tadhana ng Philippines yun napo ang last pageant ko sa pageant lang susuko hindi sa buhay." (Wherever destiny takes me Philippines that was my last pageant I'm only giving up on pageantry not in life.) Watch it here: View this post on Instagram ...

Newly crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023 Nikki de Moura returned to a warm homecoming welcome in Cagayan de Oro City. A grand motorcade around the "City of Golden Friendship" was held on Monday, July 24 as well as courtesy calls with the city officials. Later that day, an official homecoming press conference was held for the 19-year-old model on the ground floor of the SM CDO Downtown Premier. Nikki won Miss Grand Philippines 2023 from a field of 30 competitors at the national pageant last July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Filipino-Brazilian beauty now prepares to represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Grand Philippines (@msgrandphilippines) Photos: Power House Studios / Miss Grand Philippines RELATED POST: Miss Grand Philippines 2023 is Nikki de Moura of Cagayan de Oro

Nikki de Moura bested 29 other competitors to be crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2023 in a glittering national competition held on Thursday, July 13 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 19-year-old Filipino-Brazilian model representing Cagayan de Oro City also bagged the Miss Photogenic, Skin Elements Ambassador, Miss Bench, and Miss Philippines Airlines awards. She succeeds Roberta Tamondong and will now prepare to represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. Michelle Arceo of Bagumbayan, Quezon City won Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023, Herlene Nicole Budol of Angono, Rizal clinched the title Miss Philippines Tourism 2023, and Francine Reyes of Tarlac was named Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2023. They are expected to compete in Miss Reina Hispanoamericana 2023, Miss Tourism World 2023, and Miss Eco Teen International 2023 pageants, respectively. Caloocan City's Shanon Tampon finished as first runner-up while Caluya, Antique's ...

The much-awaited Miss Grand Philippines 2023 final and coronation show will be taking place tonight at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Outgoing national queen and Miss Grand International 2022 fifth runner-up Roberta Tamondong of San Pablo, Laguna will crown her successor at the end of the event. One of the 30 beauties from across the country will walk away with the national title and represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam this October. Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2023, Miss Philippines Tourism 2023, and Miss Eco Teen Philippines 2023 will also be selected from this year's group of contestants. Hosted by model Maria Gigante, actor EA Guzman, former Miss Multinational Philippines Shaila Rebortera, and Miss World Philippines 2021 second princess Janelle Lewis, the event broadcasts live from 8 p.m. local time on the ALV TV online streaming platform. Tonight's show will also feature musical performances from Filipino-Ameri...

Miss Grand Philippines 2023, the first standalone pageant for Miss Grand Philippines under the directorship of Arnold Vegafria will take place this Thursday, July 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The final show to be hosted by Miss World Philippines 2022 Top 11 finalist Maria Gigante, Filipino actor EA Guzman, and Miss Multinational Philippines 2021 Shaila Rebortera, will be streaming live on ALV TV from 8 p.m. local time. Who will succeed Roberta Tamondong and represent the Philippines at Miss Grand International 2023 in Vietnam? From the 30 contestants representing various cities and provinces of the country, meet our Top 10 final favorites: TOP 10 (in alphabetical order) Angono, Rizal - Herlene Nicole Budol Bagumbayan, Quezon City - Michelle Arceo Cagayan de Oro - Nikki de Moura Caloocan City - Shanon Tampon Caluya, Antique - Charie Manalo Sergio Northern Samar - Maria Gail Tobes Nueva Ecija - Aeroz Ganiban Pangasinan - Rona Lalaine Lopez Tantangan, South Cotabato - Jira...

Reigning Miss Grand International Isabella Menin touched down in Manila, Philippines on Tuesday, July 11 for her second official visit to the country. Joined by MGI executives Nawat Itsaragrisil and Teresa Chaivisut, the Brazilian beauty will be a special guest and judge for the upcoming Miss Grand Philippines 2023 final. She was warmly received at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by Miss Grand International 2022 fifth runner-up and outgoing Miss Grand Philippines Roberta Tamondong, and national director Arnold Vegafria. Following her arrival, a special press conference was held last night at the Great Room of the Holiday Inn Express in Newport City. "Always when I come here everyone is so kind and attentive. I truly only have good experiences in this beautiful country. Thank you so much Philippines," Isabella shared online. Miss Grand Philippines 2023 will be held this Thursday, July 13 at the mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City and the winner will go on to represe...

The Miss Grand Philippines 2023 pageant kicked off with the sashing ceremony and press presentation on Tuesday, June 20 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galeria. A total of 30 contestants from various cities and provinces of the country have been selected to take part in the national competition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miss Grand Philippines (@msgrandphilippines) The much-awaited grand final and coronation show will be held this July 13 at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila. Roberta Tamondong, last year's titleholder and Miss Grand International 2022 fifth runner-up, will crown her successor at the end of the event. The next Miss Grand Philippines will represent her country at Miss Grand International 2023 this October in Vietnam. Meet the contestants: Angono, Rizal - Herlene Nicole Budol Baguio City - Imogene Belles Bagumbayan, Quezon City - Michelle Arceo Bohol - Marinella Catangay Cagayan de Oro - Nikki de Moura Caloocan Cit...