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.
Miss International Queen Philippines Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz is crowned as winner at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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.
@moa.arena Sashayed and #slayed! 👑 Check out our best dressed of the night during the Miss International Queen PH coronation night! #MissInternationalQueenPhilippines #MIQPHAtMOAArena #ChangingTheGameElevatingEntertainment ♬ Fashion Dance Walk - kesambermusik
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.
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.
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.
@moa.arena Here are your 44 queens of Miss International Queen PH 2025! 👑 Check out as they deliver their opening number with the reigning queen Sophia Nicole.🌟 As the night unfolds, the SM MOA Arena will welcome a new queen who will represent the country on a global scale. #MissInternationalQueenPhilippines #MIQPHAtMOAArena #ChangingTheGameElevatingEntertainment ♬ original sound - SM Mall of Asia Arena
44 Miss International Queen candidates make a spectacle for their opening act with the pageant’s reigning queen Sofia Nicole Arkanghel.
Miss International Queen Philippines Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz is crowned as winner at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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.
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.
@moa.arena WE HAVE OUR NEW MISS INTERNATIONAL QUEEN PHILIPPINES 2025! 👑💐 Check out this crowning moment as our new representative for Miss International Queen Patricia Lorenzo takes on the global finals in Thailand! #MissInternationalQueenPhilippines #MIQPHAtMOAArena #ChangingTheGameElevatingEntertainment ♬ original sound - SM Mall of Asia Arena
Anne Patricia Lorenzo-Diaz's crowning moment as she is announced as Miss International Queen Philippines 2025.
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