Miss Grand International: PH’s back-to-back wins

I write this to express my warmest congratulations to our stunningly beautiful Miss Grand International 2025, Emma Tiglao, who recently delivered a historic back-to-back win for the Philippines. She came well prepared, proving her pageant veteran status, and was an early favorite among many international pageant fans, exuding radiant energy that captivated audiences worldwide from the moment she arrived in the host country, Thailand. Tiglao’s victory follows our very own CJ Opiaza’s assumption of the Miss Grand International 2024 crown, after Rachel Gupta of India rescinded her contract and resigned from her title months after the crowning.

Tiglao’s win is not only an idiosyncratic triumph but also a success for Philippine pageantry as well as a launchpad for future Filipino queens to showcase the full gamut of their talents, elegance, and intelligence in the global arena—backed by a strong and unwavering support system that continually uplifts and empowers them throughout their pageant journey.

As a Filipino pageant fan, I am thrilled to witness Filipinas “reigning” and “winning” on the international stage, especially in Miss Grand International, where competition is fiercely anticipated. I am convinced that the level of preparation, poise, and execution our queens bring to the stage is unmatched. Tiglao’s superb performance was a testament to the dedication, resilience, and excellence that define the modern Filipino beauty queen.

Who would have thought that after more than a decade of this Thailand-based pageant’s existence, the Philippines would be the first-ever country to achieve a back-to-back victory? This astounding feat simply proves, I believe, that Filipino strength, grace, and wit stand among the best in the world.

Jhon Steven C. Espenido,

Surigao City