• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
The organizers of the Miss World Philippines Negros Island Region 2025 will be donating the proceeds of the Charity Gala Night held Sunday at the Roy’s Hotel and Convention Center, Bacolod City to those affected by Typhoon Tino, particularly to their fellow Negrenses.
The announcement was made by Miss World Philippines NIR president and franchise owner Anne Hosenilla during the event, where the candidates showcased their talents and bared their individual advocacies.
She also requested the attendees to pause and offer a prayer for the typhoon victims before she proceeded with her message.
“As we enjoy the glam and elegance of tonight’s event, don’t forget the main reason why we are here tonight, and that is to extend a helping hand to those in need, especially to our fellow Negrosanons,” Hosenilla said.
They had scheduled a previous date for the Miss World Philippines NIR 2025 pageant night, but had to move it because of force majeure. They can’t be celebrating while other people are suffering, she said.
Meanwhile, Miss Talisay, Miss Bacolod, and Miss La Castellana were named finalists in the Top 3 Model Challenge during the Charity Gala Night. The finalists for the Talent Competition were Miss La Castellana, Miss La Carlota, and Miss Salvador Benedicto.
The top three candidates, who spoke with confidence and authenticity, were chosen as finalists for the Head-to-Head Challenge. They are Miss Cadiz, Miss Bacolod, and Miss Siquijor.
Christine Juliane “CJ” Opiaza, Miss Grand International 2024; Dia Mate, Reina HispanoAmericana 2025; Gwendolyne Fourniol, Miss World Philippines 2022; and Jasmin Omay, Miss Universal Woman Philippines 2025 served as members of the board of judges during the Charity Gala Night.
The 15 candidates of Miss World Philippines NIR 2025 are Sandale Masangcay – Miss Himamaylan, Frances Marie Monsale – Miss Murcia, Ma. Ericka Panganiban – Miss Sagay, Jewel Vasquez – Miss Binalbagan, Arshell Paniergo – Miss La Castellana, Ricah Alcorin – Miss Salvador Benedicto, Emily Paalisbo – Miss Siquijor, Hannah Eureka Carriedo – Miss La Carlota, Savannah Brinkman – Miss Dauin, Jian Batisla-ong – Miss Pulupandan, Queen Ann Toledo – Miss Cadiz, Jonalyn Grace Diamena – Miss Valladolid, Cindy Valencia – Miss Bacolod, Althea Nicole Gadingan – Miss Talisay, and Merian Paulynne Gajardo – Miss Sipalay.*
