THE Philippines’ Dia Mate dominated the national costume competition of Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 in Bolivia.
The Filipina beauty queen received the top award in the pre-pageant event after showcasing a masterpiece designed by Ehrran Montoya.
The costume, titled “Banaag,” is inspired by Baroque churches in the Philippines and is adorned with over 150,000 crystals to mimic stained glass windows.
A salakot headpiece and feather and lamp accessories completed her look.
Mate has been making waves in the pre-pageant activities of Reina Hispanoamericana 2025. Prior to winning the Best in National Costume award, she placed in the Top 5 of the Miss Tourism competition.
Mate was named the country’s Reina Hispanoamericana representative after competing in Miss World Philippines 2024.
The Caviteña singer-songwriter is aiming for the Philippines’ second Reina Hispanoamericana crown after Winwyn Marquez in 2017.
This year’s pageant will be held in Bolivia on February 9 (February 10 in Manila)
The winner will succeed Peruvian queen Maricielo Gamarra. (ABS-CBN News)
