03/05/2025
She walked in with grace, spoke with soul, and represented Benguet not just as a place, but as a powerful story.
Maiko Wai-tan Ibarde has earned her rightful spot in the Miss Universe Philippines Top 24, and what a journey it has been!
With every stride, she carried the spirit of the Cordilleras resilient, radiant, and rooted. She didn’t just check the boxes of beauty and brains, she rewrote them in her own dialect of excellence.
Maiko, your name will forever echo in the mountains you came from and in the hearts of those you’ve inspired. The Universe is better with you in it.
From your Miss Universe Philippines - Benguet family, we are proud of you!
