The Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization recently announced Davao City as the host of the 28th Miss Tourism International 2025 pageant, marking the first time the prestigious event will be held outside Malaysia.
The official announcement was made at CWC Design Center in Makati City and was attended by Tan Sri Datuk Danny Ooi, owner and president of the Miss Tourism International Organization, Mutya ng Pilipinas chairman Fred Yuson and president Cory Quirino, and reigning Miss Tourism International 2024 Liana Barrido.
“Through this partnership with Miss Tourism International, we are not only strengthening our commitment to tourism advocacy but also showcasing the best of Filipino culture and beauty to the world,” Quirino said.
“Hosting Miss Tourism International in the Philippines is a platform to promote our tourism industry and create meaningful global connections. This partnership with MTI is a step forward in establishing the Philippines as a premier destination for international events,” Yuson added.
“The Philippines has always played an important role in the success of Miss Tourism International. Its beauty queens, culture, and breathtaking destinations consistently make an impact on the international stage. We are thrilled to partner with Mutya ng Pilipinas and hold this year’s pageant in such a vibrant and inspiring country,” Ooi said.
The 28th Miss Tourism International 2025 pageant is expected to draw over 50 contestants from around the world, bringing beauty, glamour, and excitement to local tourism in the south through a week-long series of pre-pageant activities, culminating in the coronation night set for Nov. 29.
Dia Mate wins Best National Costume award
Philippine bet Deanna Marie Mate won the Mejor Traje Típico or Best Typical Costume award at the Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 pageant during the preliminary competitions held in Porongo, Bolivia, on Sunday.
designer Ehrran Montoya
Mate is emerging as a strong contender among the 24 candidates heading into the finals, set for Sunday (Monday in Manila) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The 22-year-old communication technology graduate was also named among the Top 5 Miss Turismo finalists, along with other crown favorites Yessica Ibarra of Bolivia, Karelys Prieto of Ecuador, Júlia de Castro of Brazil, and Sofia Fernandez of Venezuela, who was also awarded the title Miss Elegancia del Reina Hispanoamericana 2025.
Mate’s national costume, designed by Ehrran Montoya, is a stunning tribute to the country’s rich cultural heritage. Inspired by the Baroque churches of the Philippines, it features more than 150,000 crystals, intricate gold okkir patterns from Mindanao, feather pen and lamp accessories, and is topped with a native salakot headpiece.