BY MA. THERESA LADIAO
ILOILO City – Starting August 1, 2024, the City of Iloilo has opened applications for the eagerly awaited Miss Iloilo 2025 beauty pageant.
This annual event, a highlight of the Dinagyang Festival held every January, offers talented young women from the region a platform to showcase their beauty, intelligence, and cultural appreciation on both national and international levels.
Organized jointly by the Iloilo City Government and the Iloilo Festivals Foundation, Inc. (IFFI), Miss Iloilo awards multiple titles under the collective name of “Heartfelt Queens”.
These titles, which include Miss Iloilo-Universe, Miss Iloilo-World, Miss Iloilo-Binibini, and Miss Iloilo-TMP (The Miss Philippines), provide winners with opportunities to represent Iloilo in various prestigious competitions nationwide.
The official national assignments for the winners will be announced one week following the pageant, further highlighting the importance of this regional event in the broader national beauty pageant landscape.
Qualifications for Applicants
* Height – minimum of 5’5”
* Age – 18 to 27 years old
* Lineage – must have Ilongga heritage
* Gender – Female
Required Documents
* Completed Online Application Form
* Copy of Birth Certificate
* Half and Full Body Photographs
Application Process
* Fill out the online form (https://tinyurl.com/MI2025-Application).
* Upload the required documents.
* Await a confirmation email containing further instructions.
Applicants are required to stay updated through the Miss Iloilo Facebook page for further details about the application process.
The current Miss Iloilo-Universe is Alexi Mae Brooks who was crowned Miss Eco International – Philippines during the Miss Universe-Philippines beauty pageant two months ago./PN
