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Emma Mary Tiglao of the Philippines was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 on Saturday, October 18 at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The 30-year-old news anchor from Mabalacat City, Pampanga bested 76 other contestants to clinch the second golden crown for the Philippines. Sarunrat Puagpipat of Thailand, Aitana Carolina Jimenez of Spain, Faith Maria Porter of Ghana, and Nariman Battikha of Venezuela were announced the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Laura Ramos of Colombia, Markéta Mörwicková of the Czech Republic, Ana-Sofía Lendl of Guatemala, Montserrat Villalva of Mexico, and Beatrice Alex Akyoo made the Top 10 and were all named fifth runners-up. Beauties from Belgium, Brazil, Dominican Republic, France, Ecuador, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Martinique, Paraguay, United Kingdom, USA, and Zambia were the rest of the Top 22 semifinalists. The new Miss Grand International succeeded her fellow Filipina Christine Juliane Opiaza. This marked the first back-to...

Kirk Bondad has returned home to the Philippines after winning the recently concluded Mister International 2025 competition in Thailand. Kirk's plane landed from Bangkok on Monday night at Terminal 3 of the NAIA international airport. He was warmly welcomed by the press and proceeded to his victory conference at the Holiday Inn Express Manila.  The 17th edition of the annual Mister International pageant was held on Thursday, September 25 and Kirk won the title against 41 other contestants. Kirk became the second Mister International from the Philippines. He was closely contested for the title by Lebanon's Saadedine Ghassan Heneine, who finished in second place. Korea's Choi Seung Ho came in third. "Standing on this stage as Mister International 2025 is bigger than myself. It's a testament to faith, hard work, and the power of a nation rallying behind one dream," shared the new Mister International. "Behind me stands a team of talented individuals, creati...

Kirk Bondad, representing the Philippines, was proclaimed the winner of Mister International 2025 on Thursday, September 25 in Bangkok, Thailand. The 28-year-old Filipino-German model and fitness trainer beat over 40 other contestants to win the prestigious international male pageant. Saadedine Ghassan Heneine of Lebanon was named first runner-up while Choi Seung Ho of Korea, Bethel Mbamara of Nigeria, Roberto Mena of Costa Rica, and Kanapol Treesongkiat of Thailand were the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Rodrigo D' Soni of Brazil, Liam Thibault of Canada, Axel Pallier of France, Guillermo Inurreta of Mexico, and Cong Vinh Doan of Vietnam rounded out the Top 11 finalists. The rest of the Top 20 were from Côte d'Ivoire, Josué Coulibaly, Dominican Republic, Aldo Farías, Egypt, Mohamed Basal, India, Madhuram Daga, Indonesia, Oliver Prasetyo, Japan, Dan Reynolds, Myanmar, Yarzar Htet Aung, Spain, Christian Losana, and Sri Lanka, Ian Vonhagt. The contesta...

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...

Joy Barcoma was hailed the winner of Miss Philippines Earth 2025 on Sunday, August 10 at the 5-star Okada Manila hotel in Parañaque City. The 26-year-old host and consultant representing Bacoor City was crowned by her predecessor Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur, who made the Top 12 at Miss Earth 2024 last November. Liz Mabao of Antipolo City was named Miss Philippines Air while Angel Rose Tambal of La Paz (Leyte), Jaymie Strickland of Tallahassee (Florida, USA), and Kriezl Jane Torres of Talakag (Bukidnon) clinched the Miss Philippines Water, Fire, and Eco Tourism, respectively. The newly crowned Miss Philippines Earth became the 25th winner of the annual national competition. She will represent her country at Miss Earth 2025, the silver anniversary edition of the Miss Earth pageant, whose date and venue are yet to be announced. Joy is a graduate of Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a degree in broadcasting. She is a passionate ambassador of LoveYo...

Binibining Pilipinas 2025, the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant, was held on Sunday, June 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The show was hosted by former titleholders Kylie Verzosa, Mary Jean Lastimosa, Maureen Montagne, and Nicole Cordoves. Katrina Anne Johnson from Davao was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 (Miss International Philippines 2025) and she will represent her country at the Miss International 2026 competition in Japan. The title of Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 (The Miss Globe Philippines) went to Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan and she will head to Albania to compete in The Miss Globe 2025. Dalia Khattab of Las Piñas and Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Last year's winners Myrna Esguerra of Abra and Jasmin Bungay of Pampanga crowned their respective successors at the end of the event. A total of 36 contestants from across the country were selected to participate in the ...

Miss World Philippines Krishnah Gravidez has returned home following her successful stint at the 72nd Miss World last month in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Wearing a custom white dress by La Rosa Studio PH, the 24-year-old Filipina beauty was honored in a special homecoming parade on Saturday, June 7 at the SM Mall of Asia. "Mga mahal kong kababayan, taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa inyong pagmamahal at suporta. Sa isang buwang ginugol ko sa India, hindi ako napanghinaan ng loob dahil alam kong kasama ko kayo sa bawat hakbang," she wrote in Filipino online. (My dear countrymen, I sincerely thank you for your love and support. In the month I spent in India, I wasn't discouraged because I knew you were with me every step of the way...) Krishna finished her Miss World 2025 journey with a Top 8 placement among 108 contestants and was awarded the continental title of Miss World Asia. The crown went to Thailand's Opal Suchata Chuangsri. "Today, we honor the triump...

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...

Krishan Pauline Alerre of the Philippines was crowned Miss Aura International 2025 on Friday, May 23 at the Rixos Sungate in Antalya, Turkey. The 23-year-old physical education graduate from Pampanga became the second Filipina to win the international pageant next to Alexandra Faith Garcia. Kira Andreea Stan of Romania was named first runner-up while Karin Bacilková of the Czech Republic, Ilin Nabsuk of Thailand, and Diami Almazbekova of Kyrgyztan were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Marlene Laura Jose of Germany, Ayu Michelle of Indonesia, Karla Abdrazakova of Kazakhstan, Erleta Gashi of Kosovo, Kamilla Gattarova of Russia and Alberta Abdrakhmanova of Tatarstan completed the Top 11 finalists. The rest of the Top 20 were from Brazil, Giovanna De Souza Coltro, Canada, Lily Xu, Colombia, Angelly Geraldine Romero, Latvia, Alisa Miškovska, Namibia, Shanizia Nagracia Da Cunha, Nigeria, Mercy Babajide, Poland, Alexandra Czerwińska, Turkey, Büşra Çiftci a...

Maria Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on Friday, May 2 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The 27-year-old from  Candelaria bested 65 other contestants to win the national title. She will represent the Philippines at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand this November. No stranger to pageantry, Ahtisa is a former  Binibining Pilipinas International titleholder who went on to place first runner-up at the Miss International 2018 competition in Japan. She eventually joined Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and finished second runner-up. The national organization then awarded her the title of Miss Cosmo Philippines. In October last year, she was sent to compete in the inaugural edition of the Miss Cosmo pageant in Vietnam where she made the Top 10. The new Miss Universe Philippines succeeds last year's winner and reigning Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo from Meycauayan, Bulacan. Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat, Katrina Llegado o...

Tonight, 66 of the world's most beautiful and empowered Filipinas will vie for the highly coveted title of Miss Universe Philippines 2025. The much awaited grand coronation night will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Arena (SM MOA Arena) in Pasay City from 6 p.m. local time. Live streaming is available on  Empire Philippines  official YouTube channel. Filipino actor Xian Lim and actress Gabbi Garcia will host the show with news anchor Erika Kristensen-Lee and eventologist Tim Yap. Performers include James Reid, Marlo Mortel, Sam Hashimoto, Alvaro Flores, and Kane Gabriel. Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark and continental queens Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria, Chelsea Manalo from the Philippines, Matilda Wirtavuori from Finland and Tatiana Calmell from Peru are among the special guests. This year's event will be the sixth edition of the national pageant and the first to be held under the directorship of former titleholder and Miss Universe 2...