The Emmazing Emma Tiglao
The Grand and Emmazing Comeback
26 August 2025
Hail the newly crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025, Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao from Pampanga!
The beloved beauty queen has definitely paid her dues in the colorful pageant circuit. She first gained national pageant attention when she joined the 2012 Mutya ng Pilipinas pageant, where she placed as first runner-up to Camille Manalang Guevarra.
At Binibining Pilipinas 2014, she finished at the Top 15, when MJ Lastimosa won the Miss Universe Philippines title.
She was declared the Fourth Princess at the 2015 Miss World Philippines search, won by Hillarie Parungao.
She finally won a crown, as Binibining Pilipinas InterContinental in 2019. Unfortunately, she stopped at the semifinals round at the global finals.
A seasoned model, Emma is a news anchor at Eagle Broadcasting Corporation's Mata ng Agila News. She is also a sought-after host for regional pageants, such as Queen Isabela 2025 in the City of Ilagan.
Emma will embark on a back-to-back journey of clinching the Miss Grand International crown, as the reigning queen is our own CJ Opiaza. She will represent the Philippines at the global finals in Bangkok, Thailand this October 18, 2025.
Gown by: @rianfernandez888
Photo by: @philip.viktor
Like an apparition of light, the gown emerges with a sweeping throbe and a bodysuit encrusted in Swarovski crystals, where green glass embellishments ignite an otherworldly radiance.
Ensemble | La Rosa Studio by Jason Castillo @larosastudioph
Photos l @philip.viktor
Creative Direction | Jason Castillo @jaysuhn.castillo
Assisted by | Jef Tolentino @jctolentinoxx
Glam | Jerome Phokz Bognot @makeupbyphokz
Hair | Heart Zafra @heartyabadzafra
Locale l Tutulari Avatar Gorge
From the depths of elegance, she rises — Emma, a golden goddess radiating light and power in her evening gown.
Designer | Rian Fernandez / @rianfernandez888
Styled by l Vhee @vheecostyle
Jewelry: Christopher E Munar /@christophermunar
Photos l @philip.viktor
Creative Direction | Jason Castillo @jaysuhn.castillo
Glam | Jerome Phokz Bognot @makeupbyphokz
Hair | Heart Zafra @heartyabadzafra
Shoes : Jojo Bragais / @jojobragais
Set Design | Jeremy Xing / @fleurbyjeremyxing
Singsing ning Aslag — the ring of light that radiates the soul of Pampanga. At its heart, the golden parul shines as a beacon of the province’s artistry, embraced by intricate woodcarving and the elegance of solihiya weave. Bathed in gold, she becomes a living masterpiece—each bead shimmering like lantern rays in the night sky, each gilded detail echoing the hands of Pampanga’s master craftsmen. The cascading fringes flow with every step, like the Kapampangan people themselves—resilient, vibrant, and united—carrying forward the brilliance of their heritage for the world to see.
Designer | Patrick Isorena @patrick_isorena
Styled by l @vheecostyle
Team l @crownandconceptco25
Photo l @ahleks4u
Glam | @japethmike_purog
Hair | Heart Zafra @heartyabadzafra
Special Thanks:
Powered by | The Crown and Concept Co.
x Philip Viktor x GieVhee
@msgrandphilippines @missgrandinternational @nawat.tv
@teresa.mgi @arnold_vegafria @alvpageantcircle
@crownandconceptco25
Pageant Mentor & Pasarela Coach | Georgette “Mommy Gie” Garrido @mommy.gie
Q&A Mentors @johnmaunes @michpadayhag @miguelwest @atty_grego @gregonuega @jeromebalute
Fit Coach: Jeff Alagar @jeffalagar
SocMed Team: @krishnahgravidez + @jctolentinoxx
