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SM MOA Arena celebrates inclusivity at Miss International Queen PH 2025 pageant

By MBrand
Published Jul 20, 2025 04:14 pm
Forty-four candidates from regions across the country gathered to celebrate beauty in all its forms at the Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 competition held last July 9 at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. The crowned queen, Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz, will represent the Philippines at the international finals in Thailand.
The pageant is recognized as one of the affiliated branches of the largest global pageant for transgender women since its inception in 2004, continuously raising awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community and the fight against acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This is the first time the SM MOA Arena has hosted a transgender pageant, making it a meaningful milestone for the world-class venue.
Allies in confidence and beauty
Thousands of attendees flocked to the Arena, showing their support for the event and what it represents through glamorous outfits that celebrated individuality, pride, and the vibrant spirit of the community.
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Miss International Queen Philippines attendees show off regality and elegance in their formal outfits for the event.
Fans roared as the Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 competition lit up the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Fans roared as the Miss International Queen Philippines 2025 competition lit up the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Among the lively activities in the venue was an array of interactive booths around the Arena, encouraging attendees to discover their potential and embrace self-love through advocacy booths and innovative technology.
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LoveYourself Inc.’s glam bot simulation booth sets the bar for fan interaction at the event. Photo source: LoveYourself Inc. on Instagram.com.
Onstage with pride and purpose
With returning hosts Sean Kyle Ortega and Jervi Wrightson (KaladKaren), the pageant kicked off with electrifying energy. The Arena was filled with awe-inspiring cheers from the excited crowd. Standing with pride and purpose, the candidates aimed to get their messages heard by claiming the title and ultimately representing the nation on a global scale.
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44 Miss International Queen candidates make a spectacle for their opening act with the pageant’s reigning queen Sofia Nicole Arkanghel.
The top 10 Miss International queens pose with confidence as they take on the swimwear competition.
The top 10 Miss International queens pose with confidence as they take on the swimwear competition.
The top 5 queens stand on stage, ready to present themselves during the Question-and-Answer portion.
The top 5 queens stand on stage, ready to present themselves during the Question-and-Answer portion.
The new queen takes her first walk
As the event neared its end, the crown witnessed the last walk of Miss International Queen Philippines 2024, Sophia Nicole Arkanghel before passing on her title and crown to the new queen.
Sophia Nicole Arkanghel reminisces on her journey as she takes her last step as the current Miss International Queen Philippines.
Sophia Nicole Arkanghel reminisces on her journey as she takes her last step as the current Miss International Queen Philippines.
With grace and pride, the newly crowned Miss International Queen Philippines 2025, Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz, sashayed through the stage for the first time. The crowning moment brought tears to her eyes. 
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Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz's crowning moment as she is announced as Miss International Queen Philippines 2025.
The   Miss International Queen Philippines International 2025 is in partnership with Aquila Crystal Palace Inc. taking pride in bringing meaningful and inspiring event to the stage—encouraging Filipinos to embrace their identity and celebrate their self-worth.
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