A week before the grand coronation night for Binibining Lapu-Lapu 2025, the twenty candidates paid a courtesy visit to Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
A Fiesta of Gratitude and Recovery
During their meeting, Mayor Cindi King-Chan emphasized that this year's city fiesta would not be a grand celebration. In light of the recent calamities that have affected the community, the focus has shifted. This year's fiesta is not about celebration—it's about thanksgiving, Mayor Chan stated. She described it as the perfect time for the community to express gratitude, help one another, and move forward together.
Beauty with a Purpose: Relief Operations
Beyond their preparations for the upcoming pageant night on November 20 at the Hoops Dome in Barangay Gun-ob, the candidates and organizers are actively participating in relief efforts. They are assisting families impacted by the recent Typhoon Tino. The beauty queens helped in distributing relief packs to various affected communities, showcasing the pageant's commitment to genuine public service during a time of need.
The Complete List of 2025 Candidates
The twenty women vying for the Binibining Lapu-Lapu 2025 crown represent different barangays across the city. The official list of candidates includes:
- Abegail Catherine Alburo (Agus)
- Lady Mae Lobitaña (Babag)
- Janelle Kryshan Flores (Bankal)
- Mica Villaruel (Basak)
- Era Godinez (Buaya)
- Hope Repolido (Calawisan)
- Kasandra Sofia Tampus (Canjulao)
- Natasha Testa (Gun-ob)
- Loury Kate Encabo (Ibo)
- Mary Honeylette Laug-Laug (Looc)
- Jasmine Anne Añora (Mactan)
- Jessa May Samson (Maribago)
- Jiselle Laureen Ongco (Marigondon)
- Ma. Ezra Borbon (Olango Island)
- Cassandra Mamon (Pajac)
- Ellisen Rylan Duero (Pajo)
- Ana Marie Tumulak (Poblacion)
- Ricaella Mae Superable (Punta Engaño)
- Cyrill Marie Payot (Pusok)
- Kyle Annika Raboy (Subabasbas)
The community eagerly awaits the coronation night, which promises to be an event highlighting not just beauty and grace, but also resilience and compassion.
