The Province of Palawan has a new reigning queen: Mutya ng Palawan 2025 Mechelle del Rosario. This dusky beauty from the Municipality of Narra bested 18 other candidates to win the most coveted beauty title in the province held last 22 June at the Provincial Convention Center, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The colossal venue was packed and was overflowing with supporters from different municipalities.

The prestigious pageant hosted by Mister Grand International 5th Runner-Up Jessie Guinto and Universal Women Philippines 2025 Jasmine Omay is one of the highlights of the annual Baragatan sa Palawan Festival, which celebrates the founding anniversary of Palawan’s civil government… Baragatan is a Cuyuno word that means “convergence” or getting together.

In his message, Palawan Governor Victorino Dennis M. Socrates lauded the organizers of Baragatan and expressed the hope that the festival will once again unite Palawenos after a particularly divisive election.

Meanwhile, the other winners of the pageant are Mutya ng Turismo Sunshine Llaniguez of Magsaysay, Mutya ng Baragatan Althea Claire Parroco of San Vicente, 1st Runner-up Richgie Mae Dalingding of Cuyoand 2nd Runner-up Laksmi Escandod Toelle of Taytay. One of the highlights was a special performance by sax diva Nicole Tejedor. Sax Diva Nicole Tejedor.Mutya ng Palawan Committee’s Ma. Elizabeth Sabando, Frieda Mondragon and May Lacao.