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Jude Cartalaba

MANILA -- Miss Asia-Pacific International (MAPI) and ALV Pageant Circle welcomed reigning titleholder Janelis Leyba to Manila during a press conference Thursday, August 22, at Noctos Music Bar. Leyba’s visit comes ahead of her appearance at the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 coronation night on Sunday, August 24, underscoring the two groups’ renewed partnership.<div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNkDBBkvIKW/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A3072226.2%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1219" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" 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>MAPI is the latest addition of titles under the leadership of Arnold Vegafria as president of ALV Pageant Circle.Apart from the Miss Grand Philippines and MAPI crowns, other titles are up for grabs, like Reina Hispanoamericana, Face of Beauty International, Universal Woman, and Miss Teen International.A former preschool teacher, the 20-year-old Leyba is now fulfilling one of her dreams of being a fashion model.MAPI is more than just an organization; it is also a community that provides candidates with an enriching pageant experience, promoting cultural exchange, empowerment, inclusivity, and acceptance. This year’s pageant will be held in Cebu with 50 official queens from across the Asia-Pacific region vying for the title. Past Filipina winners of the Miss Asia-Pacific International crown include Maria del Carmen Ines Zaragoza (1982), Gloria Dimayacyac (1983), Lorna Legaspi (1989), Michelle Aldana (1993), and Sharifa Akeel (2018).According to MAPI Affairs and Crown Management director Onin Mas, he feels secure and confident about the partnership with ALV Pageant Circle.“We are optimistic that our new Miss Asia-Pacific International Philippines queen will continue our winning streak, and be our country’s epitome of our ideal tourism and goodwill ambassador,” Man said.Despite her brief stay in the country, Leyba had the chance to visit Cebu, where she immersed herself in the local culture and community. “It’s like the Dominican Republic (where her parents are from). The climate is hot,” she said.Leyba will join three Filipino queens -- Miss Grand International Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza, Reina Hispanamericana Dia Mate, and Face of Beauty International Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano -- in crowning the new set of winners who will go on to compete in international pageants. The 2025 Miss Grand International Philippines pageant at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, August 24.

Janelis Leyba’s visit comes ahead of her appearance at the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 coronation night on Sunday, August 24.

Janelis Leyba’s visit comes ahead of her appearance at the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 coronation night on Sunday, August 24.

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Miss Asia-Pacific International Janelis Leyba to attend Miss Grand PH coronation

Jude Cartalaba

Published Aug 23, 2025 08:27 AM PHT

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