By Rio Bassong

The Kalinga’s newly crowned queen took home several prizes including P60k from the PLGU, P10k worth of McDonalds gift certificate, and P10K from Miss Gandang Lanie Salon Aesthetic Center, during the Search for Miss Kalinga 2025 coronation night held at the Kalinga Sports Center, on February 10.

Fatima Rose Peralta, a 19-year-old stunner from Barangay Tanglag, Lubuagan, is a second year criminology student at the Kalinga State University.

Peralta also won special awards, including Best in Creative Attire and Best in Evening Gown. She is the first-ever representative from Lubuagan to win the title.

Tabuk City’s Ezra Kiser Lagasi bagged the Miss Kalinga Tourism title while Claire Bagitan from Rizal was crowned Miss Kalinga Environment.

Ehdrian Nicole of Lubuagan, sponsored by the Pallayoc Club, was named first first runner-up, and Mary Ann Solog of Tinglayan finished second runner-up.

With the theme “Elevating Timeless Beauty and Elegance,” the event was part of Kalinga’s 30th Founding Anniversary and 6th Bodong Festival.