There is always a FIRST TIME: Lubuagan wins Miss Kalinga 2025

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The whole municipality of Lubuagan is beaming with pride as the most-coveted crown in Kalinga has finally landed to the municipality for the first time.

This milestone was made through Fatima Rose Peralta, a first-year college student taking Bachelor of Science in Criminology at the Kalinga State University, who gracefully walked and brilliantly answered her way to the Miss Kalinga 2025 title in Bulanao, Tabuk City on February 10, 2025.

Fatima wrapped up the grand coronation night with Miss Kalinga 2024 Audrey Magallis passing her the crown after her take on the final question got the nod of the judges and wowed the crowd.

The question reads: ‘Miss Kalinga’s theme is elevating timeless beauty and elegance. As the next Miss Kalinga 2025, how has this theme guided your journey towards winning the Miss Kalinga 2025?’

The beauty answered with confidence that she has never felt empowered until she joined the Search for Miss Kalinga, saying that the theme elevating timeless beauty and elegance reflects women’s sophistication and that comes from being true to one’s self.

“And I believe [that] in joining in this pageantry, I have found what really makes me feel beautiful and confident and that is being authentic of who you are,” she said.

The newly crowned Miss Kalinga likewise took home with her the Best in Creative Attire and Best in Evening Gown awards.

Selling vegetables to help make ends meet

Fatima shared during the competition that she had seen how difficult life can be to the less fortunate, narrating she used to sell snacks, vegetables, and fruits just to help her family make ends meet.    

“…putting this within my mind and heart, it allows me to open my eyes how beautiful life is – allowing me to persevere, to work harder, and always see the beauty of every instances. Ultimately, as an aspiring Miss Kalinga, I want you to take my story as another inspiration that would contain you to resonate and empower others,” she said.

Other crowned beauties   

The other ladies who took home crowns and titles at the grand coronation night include Ezra Kiser Lagasi of Tabuk City who was hailed the Miss Kalinga Tourism 2025; Claire Baguitan of Rizal, Miss Kalinga Environment 2025. Meantime, Ehdrian Nicole Pinated, sponsored by the Pallayoc Clan, won first-runner up, while Mary Ann Solog of Tinglayan was second-runner up.

For the minor and corporate awards: Jemmae Biangdan who was sponsored by the Kilos Mamamayan Ngayon na Partylist was cited Miss EA Aesthetic Choice; Fanlee Valdez of Pasil and Christine Joy Bagwingan who was sponsored by Sustainable Livelihood Program were Miss Personal Collection; Guiajill Garrino of Balbalan, Miss Congeniality; Ezra Kiser Lagasi, Best in Talent and Best in Native Attire; Angel Destiny Garcia who was sponsored by Caroline Cares, Miss Photogenic; and Claire Baguitan was awarded with Best in Swimsuit.