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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:742px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17551466440562-Composite (1) 10.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza. <em>Opiaza/Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><p>CJ Opiaza continues her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/7/23/booked-and-busy-cj-opiaza-travels-around-asia-as-reigning-miss-grand-international-1431">jet-setting year</a> as the reigning Miss Grand International (MGI) as she flies outside of Asia. </p><p>On Instagram, the Filipina beauty queen announced that she is set to visit Panama and Las Vegas.</p><p>&quot;All set for another grand adventure,&quot; she said. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNQOwVyysc0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A23717984.400000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Opiaza has been touring Asia with MGI founder and president Nawat Itsaragrisil and vice president Teresa Chaivisut. She has made stops in Laos, Malaysia, India, Myanmar, and Shenzhen in China, on top of her many events in the Philippines as reigning queen.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DM1SzZHBM7T/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A23729038.200000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="511" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Opiaza made history as the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/9/cj-opiaza-feted-in-parade-after-miss-grand-international-crowning-2221">Philippines&#x27; first-ever MGI</a> after ascending from first runner-up. She took over the role <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/5/29/miss-grand-international-lists-reasons-why-it-revoked-crown-of-rachel-gupta-2010">vacated by former MGI 2024 Rachel Gupta of India</a>, following her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/5/29/stepped-down-or-kicked-out-miss-grand-international-founder-ex-titleholder-in-messy-public-feud-1438">public feud with the organization</a>.</p><p>And while many pageant fans were initially concerned that Opiaza will have a similar experience as the new titleholder, the Filipina beauty queen seems to have good ties with Itsaragrisil, as seen in her heartfelt birthday message for the MGI founder. </p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNKeISLyvpB/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A23741091.900000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Calling him a &quot;visionary who has redefined pageantry,&quot; she said: &quot;It truly is a blessing to meet, share memories, and work alongside you, Papa! I will always adore your cleverness and dedication to your passion.&quot;</p><p>&quot;You are such a genuine soul -- fun, full of life, and a wise businessman. The more I get to know you, the more I understand why you&#x27;ve built such an extraordinary legacy,&quot; Opiaza told the Thai entrepreneur.</p>

<p>CJ Opiaza continues her jet-setting year as the reigning Miss Grand International as the Filipina beauty queen flies outside of Asia.</p>

CJ Opiaza continues her jet-setting year as the reigning Miss Grand International as the Filipina beauty queen flies outside of Asia.

After Asia, CJ Opiaza set to visit Panama, Las Vegas as reigning Miss Grand International

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After Asia, CJ Opiaza set to visit Panama, Las Vegas as reigning Miss Grand International

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Published August 14, 2025 12:45 PM PHT

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