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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760799374408image (1).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">CJ Opiaza (right) crowns fellow Filipina Emma Tiglao as Miss Grand International 2025. <em>Screenshot from GrandTV/YouTube</em></span></span></span></div><p>Christine Juliane &quot;CJ&quot; Opiaza passed the crown to another Filipina in the Miss Grand International 2025 coronation night in Thailand on Saturday, October 18.</p><p>Emma Tiglao was proclaimed winner of this year&#x27;s competition, besting over 70 candidates and scoring a historic back-to-back victory for the Philippines. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid027fvejb7ataR51nVgbq2xUmDGyqR4KpDD4XwhDdkP5zpMJFmokeW8CHkbEwA357y6l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="735" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Sarunrat Puagpipat of Thailand placed first runner-up, followed by Aitana Carolina Jimenez of Spain, Faith Maria Porter of Ghana, and Nariman Battikha of Venezuela.</p><p>The results come as no surprise as Tiglao, both a pageant veteran and fan favorite, has been widely tipped to win the crown. Weeks before sending her off, the Miss Grand Philippines organization declared that she is the country&#x27;s <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/1/emma-tiglao-is-ph-s-most-ready-delegate-to-compete-in-miss-grand-pageant-1428">&quot;most ready&quot; delegate to date</a>, citing both her charm and experience.  </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02rBtZ2bPZdoSZGhXhaTF292cgdTUPgxv5PbqoLbyr2LxuxUypenCaWnkLd5U9NBd7l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="684" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Tiglao started the night strong, securing a spot in the semi-finals as the Country&#x27;s Power of the Year winner. This is the first time that the Philippines bagged the special award, which is based on social media votes.  </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02WsWAGfCmL3faogEnfqpbP5HYXoU9k27kiLWy15ez4nshf1Z2PCUWHuN4Legqm8sMl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="684" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>And she did not waste this opportunity given to her by her fans and supporters -- the Filipina beauty queen delivered an impressive performance during the swimsuit competition, which brought her to the Top 10.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0EaQAwzdJemxvAaKvXR9RJ3mHmuTq97QBKKHS1vrx7t34ybWCa7aRHB1GwCdxDowsl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="709" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Miss Grand International is known for its &quot;Stop the war&quot; theme, where candidates are asked throughout their pageant journey to use their voices to call for unity, love, and an end to conflict. </p><p>During the coronation night, the Top 10 delegates took turns on stage to deliver their &quot;Stop the war&quot; messages, followed by the evening gown competition. Tiglao once again incorporated her work as a news anchor and journalist, consistent with her <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/9/15/watch-ph-s-emma-tiglao-delivers-stop-the-war-message-as-miss-grand-candidate-1553">video entry last September.</a></p><p>The well-spoken Filipina said her work in the media industry has made her see the harsh realities faced by people around the world, as she encouraged the public to speak up and work towards peace. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0xqjHwqmUzjyFx8WBgZdkUS3yANf4WWvcVV8cF6yiTTrVWToBe1s1o4WzYEo4sTxpl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="277" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Right before the announcement of the Top 5, Opiaza graced the stage for her final walk as Miss Grand International.</p><p>Turning emotional as she recalled her journey from first runner-up to reigning queen, she said: &quot;I know I only assumed the crown, but I am forever grateful to be given this chance.&quot;</p><p>&quot;People may have called me names... and even belittled my win. But I hope you also understand that a true queen stands still and accepts the challenge,&quot; added <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/23/runner-up-no-more-ph-s-road-to-miss-grand-international-crown-1600">the Philippines&#x27; first-ever Miss Grand International titleholder</a>. </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0PN5pVqyVMV4wbeWwSNx3Bph9xnyMSaYboqP5LCjTbjUB529kruSTWxoX88myc4U5l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="690" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>For the final Q&amp;A, Tiglao and the rest of the Top 5 finalists were asked how to dismantle the operations of online scammers in relation to human trafficking. </p><p>Her response sealed the Philippines&#x27; second Miss Grand International crown: &quot;As someone who reports these kind of stories, I really want to use the power of balance. Us, people, to be educated and aware, for us not to be scammed and help the government enhance their justice system for the scammers to be behind bars, to be accountable. Because someday I hope we will live in a peaceful world where no one should deceive just to survive.&quot;</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02Bz8GjuDFnRYMS5w4tq8K6eU6zJf6rjZbTH4hozH6erYLEgomMJsTVC7knePrwnmVl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="280" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Tiglao is expected to have a busy year ahead of her as the new Miss Grand International, given Opiaza&#x27;s numerous overseas trips during her short reign.</p><p>The Kapampangan beauty queen will crown her successor in 2026 in India, which has been announced as the next host of the pageant. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>SPECIAL AWARDS</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best National Costume</strong></div><p>Brazil</p><p>India</p><p>Thailand</p><div><br/><strong>Country&#x27;s Power of the Year</strong></div><p>Philippines</p><div><br/><strong>Grand Talent Award</strong></div><p>Ghana</p><p>Japan</p><div><br/><strong>Best in Swimsuit</strong></div><p>Thailand</p><div><br/><strong>Miss Popular Vote</strong></div><p>Colombia</p><div><br/><strong>TOP 5</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Ghana</p><p>Venezuela</p><p>Thailand</p><p>Spain</p><p>Philippines</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><strong></strong><strong></strong></div><div><br/><strong>TOP 10</strong></div><p>Colombia (Miss Popular Vote)</p><p><strong></strong>Czech Republic</p><p>Mexico</p><p>Venezuela</p><p>Guatemala</p><p>Thailand</p><p>Philippines</p><p>Tanzania</p><p>Ghana</p><p>Spain<strong></strong></p><div><br/><strong>TOP 22</strong></div><p><strong></strong>Philippines (Country&#x27;s Power of the Year)</p><p>Ghana (Grand Talent Award)</p><p>Japan (Grand Talent Award)</p><p>United Kingdom</p><p>Guatemala</p><p>Dominican Republic</p><p>Czech Republic</p><p>Martinique</p><p>Indonesia</p><p>France</p><p>Zambia</p><p>Paraguay</p><p>Laos</p><p>Brazil</p><p>Tanzania</p><p>Thailand</p><p>Mexico</p><p>Venezuela</p><p>Belgium</p><p>Spain</p><p>United States of America</p><p>Ecuador</p>

<p>Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza passed the crown to another Filipina in the Miss Grand International 2025 coronation night in Thailand on Saturday, October 18.</p>

Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza passed the crown to another Filipina in the Miss Grand International 2025 coronation night in Thailand on Saturday, October 18.

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Emma Tiglao scores back-to-back win for PH in Miss Grand International

Karen Flores Layno,

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Published Oct 18, 2025 11:07 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 18, 2025 11:50 PM PHT

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