Emma Tiglao emotional after heartfelt welcome by fans, pageant sisters

November 25 ------ It was an emotional homecoming for Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao, who was given a heartfelt welcome by her pageant sisters, executives of the national tilt, and fans. Tiglao, who scored a back-to-back victory at the Miss Grand International 2025 tilt, met her fans at a homecoming parade along Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati. She was also joined by Miss Grand International (MGI) founder Nawat Itsaragrisil and first runner-up Gotchabell Suranrat Puagpipat.

The reigning titleholder, who looked spectacular in a fiery orange gown with an off-shoulder neckline resembling flames, was emotional throughout the parade. She was perched on a motorcade with a black crown with orange accents and shrubs lined with orange flowers.

Riding on a separate vehicle are Puagpipat and Itsaragrisil, while queens under the ALV pageant franchise, such as Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate and Miss World Asia 2025 Krishnah Gravidez, rode on a white motorcade with a crown perched on top. Before Puagpipat and Itsaragrisil rode on their vehicle, they were seemingly overwhelmed by the support of the fans. They were also spotted entertaining photo requests, giving warm smiles to the fans, and even gamely joining in their interactions.

Despite the unpredictable weather — as it rained at some point during the parade — the energy among Tiglao, the MGI team, and her fans never wavered all throughout. A homecoming media con followed afterward, where Tiglao changed into a sultry green gown showing off her curves. “Grabe, ‘yun ang una kong masasabi. Grabe ang inyong pinakita. Mainit ang inyong pinakitang suporta sa akin. I missed you all so much. I’ve stayed in Thailand for a month, and now, we’re here. We’re bringing a back-to-back win,” she said in her opening speech.

After messages from Puagpipat and her pageant sisters, Tiglao couldn’t help but tear up again after receiving a heartfelt lookback from her predecessor, CJ Opiaza. “I’ve seen you for how many years, and I’ve seen how you put your heart, your dedication, and perseverance into your goal to get the crown and represent the country,” Opiaza said. “You represented our country for the second time, and I think that everything happens for a reason… I already know how dedicated [you are] as a person, I know how [you put your heart into things] and I want to acknowledge that.”

Source: inquirer.net