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Philippines' Myrna Esguerra Shines as Miss International 2025 Runner-Up

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Myrna Esguerra represented the Philippines at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo on November 27, 2025, finishing as the fourth runner-up.
This result reinforces the Philippines' strong legacy in international beauty competitions, following Kylie Verzosa's 2016 win.
Esguerra advocates for education and sustainability and earned multiple awards at Binibining Pilipinas 2024, including Best in National Costume.

History

Historical Context

The Philippines has excelled in international beauty pageants, achieving a historic feat by winning all four major titles between 2013 and 2018. Pia Wurtzbach's Miss Universe victory in 2015 and Kylie Verzosa's Miss International win in 2016 exemplify this success. The emphasis on advocacy in these competitions reflects a growing trend of promoting social issues alongside beauty, enhancing national pride and global recognition.

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Story summary

Myrna Esguerra represented the Philippines at Miss International 2025 in Tokyo on November 27, 2025, finishing as the fourth runner-up.
This result reinforces the Philippines' strong legacy in international beauty competitions, following Kylie Verzosa's 2016 win.
Esguerra advocates for education and sustainability and earned multiple awards at Binibining Pilipinas 2024, including Best in National Costume.

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