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PH bet Emma Tiglao wins Miss Grand International 2025

Manila Bulletin

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October 20, 2025

Pageant veteran Emma Tiglao of the Philippines scored a back-to-back victory after she was crowned Miss Grand International 2025 during a three-hour show that was broadcast live from Thailand on Oct. 18.

- By ROBERT REQUINTINA

After Emma was crowned, the Philippine national anthem was played at the MGI Hall in Bangkok. The beauty queen from Pampanga then took her first walk as Miss Grand International 2025.

Emma, 30, was crowned by outgoing Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza, also of the Philippines.

During the final question and answer, the top 5 candidates were asked a common question: "Scammers are an online threat. A form of warfare often tied to human trafficking that has global consequences. Countries such as South Korea and the USA have launched severe crackdowns. What penalties do you think could help dismantle these operations?"

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