• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
Cindy Valencia, representing Bacolod City, was crowned the first Miss World Philippines Negros Island Region (NIR) 2025, while Althea Nicole Gadingan, representing Talisay City, was crowned Miss Grand Philippines NIR, during the grand coronation night of Miss World Philippines NIR at SMX Convention Center in Bacolod City Saturday.
Valencia also garnered the most corporate awards and minor awards such as Miss Photogenic, Best in Advocacy, Best in Long Gown, and Best Gown Design.
Miss World Philippines NIR second runner-up was Savannah Brinkman representing Dauin, Negros Oriental, while third runner-up was Jonalyn Grace Diamena representing Valladolid.
Winners of other minor awards were Ricah Alcorin representing Salvador Benedicto – Miss Congeniality, Frances Marie Monsale of Murcia – People’s Choice Award, and Hannah Eureka Carriedo of La Carlota – Best in Swimwear and Best in Production Number.
Filipino actor and singer Patrick Quiroz serenaded the candidates during the coronation night.
Other candidates of Miss World Philippines NIR 2025 were Sandale Masangcay – Miss Himamaylan, Ma. Ericka Panganiban – Miss Sagay, Jewel Vasquez – Miss Binalbagan, Arshell Paniergo – Miss La Castellana, Emily Paalisbo – Miss Siquijor, Jian Batisla-ong – Miss Pulupandan, Queen Ann Toledo – Miss Cadiz, and Merian Paulynne Gajardo – Miss Sipalay.*
