Emma Tiglao

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Franciscoand the surname or paternal family name is Tiglao.

Emma Mary Tiglao
Tiglao in 2020
Born	Emma Mary Francisco Tiglao (1994-12-08) December 8, 1994 (age 30)
Education	Holy Angel University, (Tourism)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Mutya ng Pilipinas Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019 Miss Grand Philippines 2025
Major competition(s)	Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 (1st Runner-up) Binibining Pilipinas 2014 (Top 15) Miss World Philippines 2015 (4th Princess) Binibining Pilipinas 2019 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental) Miss Intercontinental 2019 (Top 20) Miss Grand Philippines 2025 (Winner) Miss Grand International 2025 (TBD)

Early life and education

Tiglao studied tourism at Holy Angel University ^[1] and graduated as a dean's lister in 2014. ^[2] She mainly worked as model in Cambodia and Malaysia before becoming a news anchor for Eagle Broadcasting Corporation's program Mata ng Agila. ^[3]

Pageantry

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012

Tiglao competed at Mutya ng Pilipinas 2012 and placed as 1st Runner up to Rizzini Alexis Gomez who won.

Binibining Pilipinas 2014

Tiglao competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2014 and reached the top 15. Mary Jean Lastimosa won. ^{[4] [5]}

Miss World Philippines 2015

In 2015, Tiglao entered Miss World Philippines 2015 and was the fourth princess. ^{[6] [7]}

Binibining Pilipinas 2019

Tiglao competed in and won Binibining Pilipinas 2019 on June 9, 2019, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. She won two special awards during the ceremony; Best in National Costume and Miss Pizza Hut. She was crowned by the previous winner, Karen Gallman, Miss Intercontinental 2018. ^{[8] [9]}

Miss Intercontinental 2019

Tiglao represented the Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2019 on December 20, 2019, in Egypt and finished as a top 20 semifinalist. ^[10] She also won the Miss Popularity and Miss May Care awards. ^[11]

In 2022 Tiglao confirmed that she was leaving pageantry. ^[12]

Miss Grand Philippines 2025

Tiglao has announced her return to pageantry after three years. On July 1, 2025, she became one of the official candidates of the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 representing Pampanga. ^[13]

At the coronation night, she wore gown designed by Rian Fernandez. At the end of the event, she was crowned Miss Grand Philippines 2025. ^[14]

Miss Grand International 2025

Tiglao will represent the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2025 pageant in Thailand on October 18, 2025. ^[14]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role
2019	Rated K	Guest
	Magandang Buhay
	The Bottomline with Boy Abunda
2020–2023	Mata ng Agila	News Anchor
2021–present	Kada Umaga	Host
2023	Mata ng Agila sa Tanghali	News Anchor

Movies

Year	Title	Role
2015	No Boyfriend Since Birth	Bride 4

TV commercials

Year	Title
2021	Chowking Siomai Chao Fan Family Platter

References

1. Tulabut, Noel G. (June 15, 2019). "Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental's winning gown made by detainees". Sunstar. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
2. Yap, Jade Veronique (August 27, 2025). "Who is Emma Tiglao? Get to know our Miss Grand Philippines 2025". GMA News. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
3. "Dàn hoa hậu Philippines thi quốc tế năm nay". VnExpress (in Vietnamese). Retrieved June 15, 2021.
4. "FULL LIST: Winners at the Bb Pilipinas 2014 coronation night". Rappler. March 30, 2014. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
5. "Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Winners: The Complete Results List". The Summit Express. March 31, 2014. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
6. "Nueva Vizcaya beauty named Miss World Philippines 2015". ABS-CBN News. October 18, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
7. "Hillarie Danielle Parungao is Miss World Philippines 2015". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
8. "Who is Emma Mary Tiglao, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019?". Rappler. June 11, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
9. "LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2019 winners, top 25, special awards, highlights". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
10. "Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental bid landing in top 20". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
11. "Emma Tiglao ends Miss Intercontinental campaign with Top 20 finish". ABS-CBN News. December 21, 2019. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
12. "after a decade emma tiglao says goodbye to pageantry". ABS-CBN News.
13. "Pageant veteran Emma Tiglao eyes Miss Grand Philippines 2025 crown". ABS-CBN News.
14. Adina, Armin P. "Emma Tiglao crowned Miss Grand International Philippines 2025" . Retrieved August 24, 2025.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by CJ Opiaza (Castillejos)	Miss Grand Philippines 2025	Succeeded by Incumbent
Preceded by Karen Gallman (Bohol)	Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019	Succeeded by Cindy Obeñita (Cagayan de Oro)