Emma Mary Tiglao of the Philippines was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 on Saturday, marking the country’s second consecutive win at the competition held at the MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
Tiglao, 30, a television host and news anchor, bested 76 candidates from around the world to claim the title. She succeeded compatriot Christine Juliane Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024, who passed on the crown during the pageant’s finale.
Wearing an orange-gold gown designed by Rian Fernandez, Tiglao was visibly emotional as the Philippine national anthem played inside the packed venue. She earlier secured a spot in the Top 20 after winning the Country’s Power of the Year award.
Thailand’s Sarunrat Puagpipat finished as first runner-up, followed by Spain’s Aitana Jimenez, Ghana’s Faith Porter, and Venezuela’s Nariman Battikha as second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Completing the Top 10 were contestants from Colombia, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, and Tanzania.
In her Top 10 speech, Tiglao spoke about addressing corruption in the Philippines. During the final round, she was asked about penalties for online scammers linked to human trafficking. Tiglao responded that education, awareness, and stronger justice systems are key to accountability, expressing hope for “a peaceful world where no one should deceive just to survive.”
