August 24, 2025 | 12:00am
The preliminary round of Miss Grand Philippines 2025 showcases the candidates in their creative cultural costumes. These ladies have made an impressive performance in this segment. The prelim segments, such as swimwear and evening gown, determine a select few who will compete in the succeeding round come the finale.
Twenty-nine ladies, who are all equally confident and stunning, will vie for the title of Miss Grand Philippines 2025 tonight at 7, hoping to follow in the footsteps of Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza as the reigning Miss Grand Philippines and Miss Grand International. If Lady Luck is on her side from the national level to the international scene, the eventual winner is going to make a historic back-to-back win for the country.
However, what’s certain to happen is only one will be named the Philippine representative at the Thailand-based beauty pageant.
Aside from aiming for the Miss Grand Philippines title, select women may take home the following titles: Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, Face of Beauty Philippines and Miss Asia-Pacific International.
The venue is the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Last week, the same number of contestants showed up and participated in the Miss Grand Philippines’ charity gala and preliminary competition, which determined the semi-finalists or the few from the many who will proceed to the next round of competition come the finale, whicth is tonight.
The prelims saw this year’s official contestants in their awe-inspiring, pop culture-and-historically rooted and visual narrative creative costumes.
Each successfully piqued one’s interest instantly and engaged in giving it a second and closer look.
From that fun and energetic segment, the ladies displayed how fit and healthy they were in the swimwear part. They strutted the stage with a distinct way of presentation that displayed their confidence.
Photos from the Miss Grand Philippines Facebook page
And then, the evening gown bit came, and it showcased the contestants’ elegance and also personality.
Speaking of the latter, the venue crowd also had a sense of it during the introduction part, the Miss Grand International way.
The dancing and performing of Run the World (Girls) by the candidates were superb.
If the Miss Grand Philippines preliminary competition was any indication of what’s in store for the public in the finale, the latter promises to be an enjoyable and well-put-together showcase.
At this point of the pageant, each contestant is excited to know if she will make it to the first round and will do her best to secure a spot in the next level.
Among the 29 bets, these ladies may be considered the ones that have a chance to win it: Miss Grand Bicolandia Margarette Briton, Davao Region Angeleyh Pasco, Filipino Community in Canada Jasmine Garner, Nueva Ecija Alyssa Marie Geronimo, Pampanga Emma Mary Tiglao, Poblacion, Muntinlupa Anne Maureen Pasco, Quezon City Nikki Buenafe Cheveh, Taguig City Michelle Arceo, Tarlac Province Mary Rose Grande, Valenzuela City Dianne Cabatulan and Zambales Anita Rose Gomez.
But a candidate — or candidates — could spring a surprise tonight and win the panel of judges’ nod. One thinks it all boils down to this: the lady should do her homework well and deliver an impressive presentation and performance. She has to embody beauty, brains and (good) behavior, plus business, which pertains to her potential or growth as an entrepreneur or an artist, to name a few, encompassing innovativeness and creativity, as one may put it.
Good luck, girls. Win or lose, they will carry on to pursue their pageant aspirations.
