Myrna Esguerra is Philippines’ bet for Miss International 2025

Abra’s very own Myrna T. Esguerra will represent the Philippines in the Miss International 2025 pageant after winning the Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 crown at the grand coronation held on June 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Esguerra, who hails from a humble background, emerged victorious among 40 contestants and earned five special awards: Best in National Costume, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Miss Ever Bilena, and Jag Denim Queen.

In the Top 15 question-and-answer round, the 22-year-old beauty queen was asked: “If a time machine brings you back to 1964, when Binibining Pilipinas began, what message would you tell the Filipino women of that time about the women of 2024?”

“I will tell the women of the past that we have achieved our goal to empower women,” she answered. “Standing here at the age of 17, I started to finance my own studies and help my family financially. I was able to do this because of all those women who paved the way for us, to always reach for our goals, no matter what they are. Because in life, we can always achieve our dreams as long as we believe that we can.”

Her win is a testament to grit and grace. Dressed in a custom Rich Sabinian gown and styled by top creatives, Esguerra brought elegance and authenticity to the stage.

“Philippines, let’s write a new story, one of hope, courage, and love,” she declared.

Myrna Esguerra now sets her sights on the global stage as she vies for the Philippines’ seventh Miss International crown in 2025.