Mister & Miss Chinatown Philippines 2025

 QC delegates chosen as Mister & Miss Chinatown Philippines' "Darling of the Press"

 By Earl D.C. Bracamonte 

Naia Ching and Maria Yza Thalia Uy, male and female delegates from the 1st District of Quezon City, were chosen by mediamen as "Darlings of the Press" during the Press Presentation held at the Glass Ballroom of Okada Manila.

"This pageant is rooted in the Chinoy culture. It's more than just a presentation. This is the start of an exciting journey for our candidates; something bigger than themselves. Mister & Miss Chnatown Philippines (MMCP) espouses the values of unity, representation, and advocacy. It's a platform that will inspire future leaders," intimated MMCP Foundation president Vanessa A. Lo.

This year's official roster of candidates is comprised of:

Male

1) Jury Vicencio Sioson (Navotas)

2) Raymond Lee (Taguig)

3) Reymart Olasiman (Las Piñas)

4) John Loren Yu Aytona (5th District, Quezon City)

5) Bryan Tubongbanua (Parañaque)

6) Naia Ching (1st District, Quezon City)

7) Nathan Zeb Teng Mendiola (Manila)

8) Rico Monzon (Cavite)

9) Tyrone Tecson - Malabon

10) Miltton Abraham Chua Li (Bulacan)

11) Kobe Zhang Chan (Cebu)

12) Delmyn Herrera Delmo (Quezon Province)

13) Matt Daniele Tio Ng (San Juan)

14) Justin Philip Yuhengco (2nd District, Quezon City)

Female

1) Rachel Ann Jao (Gingoog City)

2) Raiko Hong (Cebu Province)

3) Joanna Joyce Uy (Makati)

4) Francesca Dominique Chua (Baguio)

5) Dhennery Gel Mendegia (6th District, Quezon City)

6) Maria Yza Thalia Uy (1st District, Quezon City)

7) Tiffany Tan Lim (Sta. Lucia, San Juan)

8) Rain Pizaña (Pasay City)

9) Sheena Durano (Cebu City)

10) Desiree Joyce Dee Soriano (Manila)

11) Juliana Izabel Lim Huang (San Juan City)

12) Graziel Dianne Tan (Greenhills, San Juan)

13) Mikaela Lee (Zamboanga)

14) Rochele Ann Rulloda (Taguig)

15) Angelica Datu Legurpa (Parañaque)

"This is the 12th edition of this pageant. We at the Sparkle Center are committed to support the careers of these young people in the best way we can. We await the winners to be part of our growing family," enthused guest-of-honor Vic del Rosario, VP for Sparkle GMA Artist Center.

Fans and supporters are also encouraged to vote for their favorite candidates in the ongoing online poll on social media. The top two most voted delegates in both categories will automatically advance to the semifinal round, while the male and female delegates who will be voted as People's Choice Awardees will automatically advance to the Top 6.

The Mister and Miss Chinatown Philippines 2025 coronation night will unfold in mid-September at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City. The organizers will announce the pageant finals date soon. Reigning titleholders Denver Chang and Lourdes de Leon will crown their respective successors. Stay tuned!