The search is on: 18 candidates for Miss Tabuk 2025 named

Tabuk City, Kalinga - The journey to crown Miss Tabuk 2025 started as the screening of candidates for the pageant took place on May 27 at the City Conference Hall. 

The Miss Tabuk pageantry is among the highlights of the city’s upcoming 75th Founding Anniversary and Matagoan Festival, scheduled to run from June 12 - June 29. 

According to Tabuk City Pageantry (TCP), 18 iKalinga young women applied online for the beauty contest. Of these, 24 were initially pre-qualified, but only 18 candidates were chosen during the official screening. 

The finalists are Rachel Angela Baday, Rio Beth Agabas Alcazarine, Heizel Castillo Pacleb, Wena Joy Aggayaban Abuyuan, Prinzess Elhyxa Joven Abrena, Genesis Daladag Cadingan, Arrianne Cagaid Lammao, Lea Kim Valdez Salingpet, Rexie Esteras Paguduan Whayenne Belit Manadao, and Kimberly Jireh Lemi Pigao. 

Other that made it to the list include Romelyn Wlading Balunggay, Mary Ann Basawil Solog, Angel Destiny Sangga Garcia, Sheena Vail Gonayon Lingbawan, Kc Alunday Lammawin, Princess Ay-yoc Ducusin, and Sunshine Tongdo Cagdan. 

Many of these contestants are not new to pageants and modeling. Some have joined local beauty contests, while others have already worked as models. 

TCP ensures that there is a thrilling series of events up to the much-anticipated coronation night, which will take place on June 14.

“The city government has planned a series of exciting activities leading up to the coronation night…Stay tuned for more updates on the journey to Miss Tabuk 2025!, ” TCP wrote…

It can be recalled that Ms. Ezra Mae Lagasi won the crown for Miss Tabuk 2024. Apart from getting the major award, the young queen bagged two minor awards— Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown. 

The winner of the pageant this year will represent the city in the search for the next Miss Kalinga in 2026. She will likewise serve in several community-related works, empowering women and inspiring others through advocacy and service.