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Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 Anita Rose Gomez

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17562866061192-Composite (4).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025 Anita Rose Gomez. <em>Gomez/Instagram</em></span></span></span></div><p>One of the popular candidates in the recently concluded Miss Grand Philippines 2025 pageant is ready to grace the international stage for the first time. </p><p>Anita Rose Gomez of Zambales was among those widely tipped to take the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 crown. But as she herself has acknowledged, life has other plans for her.</p><p>She was eventually proclaimed Miss Asia Pacific Philippines 2025, making her the country&#x27;s representative in the next Miss Asia Pacific International pageant.</p><p>&quot;Not all plans unfold the way we expect in life, but God&#x27;s timing is always perfect,&quot; Gomez said in an Instagram post on Tuesday, August 26. &quot;Today, I embrace His plan with full gratitude -- finally carrying the Philippines sash across my heart.&quot;</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxT5Bh5KTK/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%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A21865663.799999952%2C%22ls%22%3A6235552.200000048%2C%22le%22%3A6235892%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><p><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/26/stars-finally-align-for-emma-tiglao-beatriz-mclelland-with-new-pageant-crowns-1223">The Miss Grand Philippines 2025 crown went to pageant veteran Emma Tiglao</a>, another frontrunner in this year&#x27;s national pageant. </p><p>In a statement that seemed to acknowledge the social media noise over the recent results of the competition, Gomez said: &quot;Let&#x27;s continue to spread love, not hate, as we raise our flags together.&quot;</p><p>The beauty queen from Zambales is now focused on preparing for Miss Asia Pacific International 2025 which, she revealed, is happening in less than a month. </p><p>Beyond doing her best on the global stage, she hopes to bring with her the love and strength of her fellow Filipinos.</p><p>&quot;Let&#x27;s do this,&quot; she said. &quot;In less than a month, I will step onto the global stage to compete and represent the Philippines -- bringing with me the strength of my people, the richness of our culture, and the love that makes us who we are.&quot; </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNz3RL05MWg/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%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A21727839.700000048%2C%22ls%22%3A6235552.200000048%2C%22le%22%3A6235892%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="878" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><p>Gomez is the first Miss Asia Pacific International representative under ALV Pageant Circle, organizer of the Miss Grand Philippines and Miss World Philippines contests. </p><p>She will aim for the Philippines sixth crown, after <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/10/05/18/philippines-sharifa-akeel-crowned-miss-asia-pacific-international-2018">Sharifa Akeel in 2018</a>. </p><p>Miss Asia Pacific International, which is based in the Philippines, is set to welcome at least 50 candidates from around the world this year. Pageant activities will conclude with a coronation night in Cebu in October.</p>

<p>One of the popular candidates in the recently concluded Miss Grand Philippines 2025 pageant is ready to grace the international stage for the first time.</p>

One of the popular candidates in the recently concluded Miss Grand Philippines 2025 pageant is ready to grace the international stage for the first time.

Pageant fan favorite Anita Gomez all set for first international competition

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Pageant fan favorite Anita Gomez all set for first international competition

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Published Aug 27, 2025 05:42 PM PHT

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