The road to the Miss Grand International Philippines 2025 crown has officially begun, as thirty-two candidates from across the country—and beyond—were formally introduced during the press presentation and sashing ceremony held Tuesday at the Golden Ballroom of Okada Manila.
The event was hosted by Universal Woman Philippines 2025 Jasmine Omay.
The thirty-two lovely candidates, representing various regions and provinces across the country, paraded in pink dresses and swimsuits and participated in a brief Q&A portion.
Miss Grand International Philippines 2025 will be crowned by outgoing queen and Miss Grand International 2024 Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza. Three other winners will also be named: Reina Hispanoamericana 2025, succeeding Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Deanna Marie “Dia” Mate; Face of Beauty Philippines 2025, succeeding Face of Beauty International 2024 Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano; and Miss Asia-Pacific Philippines 2025, succeeding Miss Asia-Pacific International 2024 3rd runner-up Blessa Ericha Figueroa.
Among the candidates making a comeback are Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019 Emma Tiglao (Pampanga), Reina Hispanoamericana 2024 2nd runner-up Michelle Arceo (Taguig), and Miss Grand Philippines 2023 first runner-up Shannon Tampon (Bulacan).
The rest of the candidates are Beatriz Mclelland (Aklan), Chelsea Joy Arciaga (Alabang, Muntinlupa), Manilyn de Guzman (Bambang, Tarlac), Beamae Sumulong (Bataan), Sofia Francine Barles (Batangas), Margaret Briton (Bicolandia), Arianne Villareal (Caloocan City), Jasmine Garner (Filipino Community of Canada), Angeleyh Pasco (Davao Region), Nikki Buenafe Cheveh (Quezon City), Angel Dolor (Ilocos Region), Princess Tacazon (Ilocos Sur), Princess Mabata (Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay), Irish Anne Patco (Laguna), Alyssa Geronimo (Nueva Ecija), Mary Joy Suarez (Occidental Mindoro), Angelica Joy Flores (Pangasinan), Babylyn Namo (Parañaque), Anne Maureen Pasco (Poblacion, Muntinlupa), Dawn Salas (Quezon Province), Beatriz Angela Ocampo (Rizal Province), Carla Jane Torcido (Samar Island), Rona Rabina (Tanay, Rizal), Mary Rose Grande (Tarlac Province), Dianne Cabatulan (Valenzuela City), and Anita Rose Gomez (Zambales).
Miss Grand International Philippines, now on its fourth edition and presented by ALV Pageant Circle—headed by national director and ALV Pageant Circle president Arnold Vegafria—will hold its coronation night on Aug. 12 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
