BY MA. THERESA LADIAO
ILOILO City – Ten young women from across Iloilo city and province have been selected as the official candidates for Miss Iloilo 2025 beauty pageant.
The candidates were introduced on Saturday, October 5, through the official Facebook page of Miss Iloilo, following a rigorous screening process.
Miss Iloilo, an integral part of the Dinagyang Festival, highlights beauty, culture, and heritage. The chosen candidates represent various towns and cities in the province and will vie for several titles that could serve as a stepping stone to national beauty competitions.
The official finalists for Miss Iloilo 2025 are:
* Karen Nicole Piccio (Maasin)
* Rhea Marissa Puyong (Passi City)
* Coleen Faye Peniero (Calinog)
* Frylle Vy Eunice Aguacito (San Enrique)
* Jenna Mae Parina (Molo, Iloilo City)
* Elaine Segura (Guimbal)
* Karla Marie Dunlap (Mandurriao, Iloilo City)
* Teshia Kaye Palomo (San Enrique)
* Denielle Orsua (Molo, Iloilo City)
* Clarise Deocades (Dumangas)
The pageant, organized by the Iloilo City Government in collaboration with the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI), will crown several winners, collectively known as the “Heartfelt Queens”.
Titles to be awarded include Miss Iloilo-Universe, Miss Iloilo-World, Miss Iloilo-Binibini, and Miss Iloilo-TMP (The Miss Philippines).
These winners will go on to represent Iloilo in prestigious national pageants.
The specific national competitions that the winners will participate in are expected to be announced a week after the Miss Iloilo 2025 coronation./PN
