Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Tiglao was welcomed by a throng of supporters at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), a month after winning the golden crown at the global tilt.
Tiglao, who made history as the first back-to-back titleholder after her predecessor CJ Opiaza, was greeted with a group of supporters giving small gifts and waves at Terminal 3 of NAIA on Sunday, November 23. She was joined by the pageant’s founder and president Nawat Itsaragrisil.
“Pilipinas, na-miss ko kayo,” she captioned her post while posting a clip of her arrival in the country.
Meanwhile, Itsaragrisil also shared snippets of Tiglao’s return to the country, where he was seen greeting the beauty queen’s supporters with a big smile on his face.
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“I am here with your victory queen @emmatiglao Philippines,” he wrote.
Tiglao and Itsaragrisil is also joined by Miss Grand International 2025 first runner-up Gotchabell Sarunrat Puagpipat, who arrived at a later flight, where she was welcomed by pageant fans as well.
“This is my first time in the Philippines. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I’m so happy that I can’t stop smiling. I love you,” she said.
Puagpipat seems to be enjoying her time in the Philippines so far, as she shared a clip of herself trying balut with Tiglao in what appears to be a street market.
“First time to eat ‘balut’ The first time to eat duck egg. I’m crying. I feel sorry for the little one,” she wrote in Thai.
Tiglao is set to greet her supporters in a grand homecoming celebration, with a parade to be held in Makati on Monday, November 24. The route will start at the Tower One & Exchange Plaza, and will traverse through Ayala Avenue, Paseo De Roxas, Makati Avenue, before ending at Ayala Triangle Gardens.
Also gracing the homecoming parade in Makati is Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza.
Tiglao will also be returning to her hometown in Pampanga, where another homecoming parade will be held in her honor on Tuesday, November 25 at Puregold DAU in Mabalacat. /edv
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