BAGUIO, Philippines – Preparations are underway in Baguio City to give beauty queen Tarah Valencia a hero’s welcome after she was named Miss Supranational Philippines 2025, and emerged as the 3rd runner-up in the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant. Alec Mapalo, Baguio City tourism officer, said on Thursday, May 23, that the special welcome for Valencia is part of Baguio’s tradition of celebrating the victories of its beauty queens. Baguio Mayor Benjamin Magalong lauded Valencia on social media, expressing pride in her representation of not just Baguio but the entire country.
“Big congratulations to Tarah Valencia for winning the Miss Supranational Philippines 2025 title. We are with you as you represent not just Baguio but the entire country. Congratulations and good luck!” Magalong wrote on his Facebook page.
The 23-year-old Valencia is the holder of the title of Miss Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio 2023. That same year, she was also crowned Miss Baguio Turismo. She graduated cum laude from the University of Baguio with the degree Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management major in International Tourism.
Valencia was named Miss Supranational Philippines 2025 before an exhilarating night at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, May 22, where Bulacan’s Chelsea Manalo emerged as the top winner, besting 52 other contestants and bagging the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 crown . The other winners are as follows: Stacey Gabriel of Cainta, 1st runner-up Ma..
