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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17834913637502-Composite (2).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>MGI/Instagram </em></span></span></span>The Philippines&#x27; CJ Opiaza was given a birthday tribute on the social media pages of the Miss Grand International pageant on Wednesday, July 8.</div><p>The video showed highlights of her MGI journey, including her crowning moment one year later as she ascended from first runner-up.</p><p>&quot;The first Filipina to wear the Golden Crown, your journey has become a milestone in Miss Grand history and an inspiration to millions around the world,&quot; MGI said in its birthday post for Opiaza, who just turned 28. </p><p>&quot;Wishing you a beautiful year filled with love, success, unforgettable moments, and continued greatness. Happy Birthday, Queen!&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DahORHmBAj9/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%3A11005789%2C%22ls%22%3A195343.7999997139%2C%22le%22%3A195627.90000009537%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" 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>Opiaza represented the Philippines in MGI 2024, where she placed first runner-up to India&#x27;s Rachel Gupta. </p><p>Months later, <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">MGI revoked Gupta&#x27;s title</a> following a messy public feud with the organization, with the Filipina beauty queen<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/6/3/-this-is-my-golden-moment-cj-opiaza-in-tears-at-miss-grand-international-coronation-1626"> stepping up as the new bearer of the golden crown</a>.</p><p>Opiaza went on to pass her title to Emma Tiglao in 2025, marking a <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/pageants-beauty-queens/2025/10/18/emma-tiglao-scores-back-to-back-win-for-ph-in-miss-grand-international-2307">historic back-to-back win</a> for the country. </p>

<p>The Philippines' CJ Opiaza was given a birthday tribute on the social media pages of the Miss Grand International pageant on Wednesday, July 8.</p>

The Philippines' CJ Opiaza was given a birthday tribute on the social media pages of the Miss Grand International pageant on Wednesday, July 8.

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Published July 08, 2026 02:16 PM PHT

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