Crowned & Historic: Emma Mary Tiglao Secures the Golden Crow
Emma Mary Tiglao made pageant history when she was crowned Miss Grand International 2025, becoming the first Filipino to bring home the title following the previous year’s winner thus achieving a stunning back-to-back victory for the Philippines. Her journey began at the national level, where she was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025 on August 24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, succeeding her compatriot and predecessor.  On the international stage in Bangkok, she stood out among 76 other candidates with poise, articulate advocacy, and stage presence winning the “Country’s Power of the Year” award which fast-tracked her into the semi-finals. During the decisive final round, she impressed with a clear, composed response to a question on online scams and human trafficking: “As someone who reports these kind of stories, I really want to use the power of balance — people must be educated and aware for us to not be scammed; governments should enhance their justice systems so that scammers are behind bars.” Her average night looked like golden perfection: she wore a shimmering custom gown by Filipino designer Rian Fernandez in tones of amber and vermilion, with intricate beadwork and feather accents that made her shine.  The moment she was crowned, the Philippine national anthem rang out in Bangkok, the Philippine flag draped around her shoulders — a powerful symbol of national pride and international achievement. CTTO📷: GMA News – Emma Tiglao is Miss Grand International 2025
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