The City of Smiles once again celebrates beauty, empowerment, and inclusivity as two of the most anticipated events of MassKara Festival 2025—Miss Bacolod MassKara and MassKareyna—take center stage this October.
The spotlight shines on the Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025 Coronation Night set for Sunday, October 12, at 7 p.m. at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum.
Fifteen candidates will compete for the crown, each representing the intelligence, beauty, and advocacy of the modern Bacolodnon woman.
This year’s official candidates are Kaye Luzuriaga, Jestine Nacionales, Faith Marie Doronila, Ashley Bernadeth de Asis, Jeremae Pacino, Janabea Gepana, Eynna Mei Lu, Daniella Cheska Giltendez, Sophia Kaye Zaragoza, Mary Angelique Faye Caballero, Roshyn Kate Jamantoc, Ysabella Wuthrich, Aleyssa Dionio, Chezzy Laguna, and Ednalyn Garcia.
The pre-pageant activities have already built excitement leading up to the grand coronation. The press presentation introduced the candidates to the media, where, for the first time, two muses were chosen—one by the Legacy Media and another by the Online Press. The candidates also displayed their skills and creativity during the Talent Presentation and the Festival Costume Competition, which featured designs inspired by Bacolod’s unique barangay festivals.
CORPORATE DAY
The spotlight turned to the candidates of Miss Bacolod MassKara 2025 during the pageant’s Corporate Day, held at SM City Bacolod yesterday, as sponsors and partners honored standout participants with 20 special corporate awards.
The event offered a unique opportunity for corporate representatives to interact with the 14 candidates, who each elaborated on a randomly assigned word—showcasing their personality, confidence, and communication skills beyond beauty and stage presence.
Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero stood out as the most awarded candidate of the day, securing multiple titles including Miss Magnolia Timplados, GNet Choice Award, and Miss Park Inn by Radisson. Ysabella Wuthrich and Kaye Luzuriaga also received several recognitions, impressing sponsors with their poise, eloquence, and charisma.
Corporate Day awardees were Ms. Magnolia Timplados – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero; Ms. Esthetica – Kaye Luzuriaga; Ms. Studio Grey – Ysabella Wuthrich; GNet Choice Award – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero; Ms. EGY – Ysabella Wuthrich; Ms. Brazaville Beach – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero;
Ms. XANTONE – Roshyn Kate Jamantoc; Ms. Petron Gasul Elite – Ysabella Wuthrich; Ms. The Glam Room – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero; Ms. Palawud – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero; Ms. Mountain Dew – Kaye Luzuriaga; Ms. Saint Raphael Development Corp. – Kaye Luzuriaga; Ms. Evermore Beauty Salon – Janabea Gepana; Ms. Flavor Icon by Pakpakero – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero;
Ms. V3 Pestmasters – Jeremae Pacino; Ms. Aida’s Chicken – Ysabella Wuthrich; Ms. DU EK SAM, Inc. – Chezzy Laguna; Ms. Regasco – Ysabella Wuthrich; Ms. Cabalen – Janabea Gepana; and Ms. Park Inn by Radisson – Mary Angelique Faye Cabalero.
The pageant is one of the centerpiece events of the MassKara Festival, a celebration of beauty, pride, and unity under the theme: “One Smile, One City, One Heart.”
MASSKAREYNA 2025
Meanwhile, the much-awaited MassKareyna 2025 pageant unfolded yesterday with the Sashing Ceremony at SM City Bacolod at 11 a.m.
Considered among the biggest transgender beauty competitions in the Philippines, MassKareyna gathers the most stunning and confident transgender women from across the country.
The pageant continues to champion inclusivity and self-expression, giving a platform for the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate their identity and talent through the vibrant spirit of the MassKara Festival.
Both Miss Bacolod MassKara and MassKareyna are flagship events under the Gugma Foundation’s “MassKara for All” campaign, underscoring that beauty and purpose go hand in hand in celebrating Bacolod’s creativity, diversity, and heart.*
