Lubuagan wins Miss Kalinga 2025

MS. KALINGA 2025, Fatima Rose Peralta

 

LUBUAGAN, Kalinga – Folks of this town are celebrating as the most-coveted beauty crown in in the province was won by the municipality for the first time since the separation of Kalinga and Apayao in 1995.

Fatima Rose Peralta, a first-year college student taking Bachelor of Science in Criminology at the Kalinga State University, gracefully walked and brilliantly answered her way to the Miss Kalinga 2025 title in Bulanao, Tabuk City on Feb. 10.

Other Lubuagan beauties brought home the Miss Kalinga - Apayao title before, but it was Fatima who brought the Miss Kalinga crown to the municipality for the first time according to the Lubuagan Municipal Information Office.

Fatima wrapped up the grand coronation night with Miss Kalinga 2024 Audrey Magallis passing her the crown after her take on the final question got the nod of the judges and wowed the crowd.

The question: ‘Miss Kalinga’s theme is elevating timeless beauty and elegance. As the next Miss Kalinga 2025, how has this theme guided your journey towards winning the Miss Kalinga 2025?’

Fatima said she had never felt empowered until she joined the Search for Miss Kalinga, saying that the theme elevating timeless beauty and elegance reflects women’s sophistication, and that comes from being true to one’s self.

“I believe that in joining in this pageantry, I have found what really makes me feel beautiful and confident and that is being authentic of who you are,” she said.

The newly crowned Miss Kalinga likewise took home with her the Best in Creative Attire and Best in Evening Gown awards.

Fatima shared during the competition that she had seen how difficult life can be for the less fortunate, narrating she used to sell snacks, vegetables, and fruits just to help her family make ends meet.    

“…putting this within my mind and heart, it allows me to open my eyes how beautiful life is – allowing me to persevere, to work harder, and always see the beauty of every instances. Ultimately, as an aspiring Miss Kalinga, I want you to take my story as another inspiration that would contain you to resonate and empower others,” she said.

Other ladies who took home crowns and titles at the grand coronation night included Ezra Kiser Lagasi of Tabuk City who was hailed the Miss Kalinga Tourism 2025; Claire Baguitan of Rizal, Miss Kalinga Environment 2025. Meantime, Ehdrian Nicole Pinated, sponsored by the Pallayoc Clan, won first-runner up, while Mary Ann Solog of Tinglayan was second-runner up.

 For the minor and corporate awards: Jemmae Biangdan who was sponsored by the Kilos Mamamayan Ngayon na Partylist was cited Miss EA Aesthetic Choice; Fanlee Valdez of Pasil and Christine Joy Bagwingan who was sponsored by Sustainable Livelihood Program were Miss Personal Collection; Guiajill Garrino of Balbalan, Miss Congeniality; Ezra Kiser Lagasi, Best in Talent and Best in Native Attire; Angel Destiny Garcia who was sponsored by Caroline Cares, Miss Photogenic; and Claire Baguitan was awarded with Best in Swimsuit.