Miss CDO 2025: A Celebration of Beauty, Culture, and Empowerment

Cagayan de Oro, fondly known as the City of Golden Friendship, is more than a growing metropolis—it’s a community rich in tradition, resilience, and warmth. With a population nearing 838,000 in 2025, this Northern Mindanao hub continues to flourish both economically and culturally. From the vibrant Higalaay Festival to its adventurous white-water rafting spots, CDO offers a unique blend of urban dynamism and provincial charm. At the core of its development lies the people of Cagayan de Oro—compassionate, hardworking, and deeply rooted in tradition. Every celebration here is more than just spectacle; it’s a communal expression of pride, identity, and joy. And no celebration captures this spirit better than the Miss Cagayan de Oro pageant. The Legacy: From Pia Wurtzbach to Today’s Candidates

The Miss Cagayan de Oro pageant is not just a local event—it’s a legacy. Held annually as part of the Higalaay Festival, it serves as a platform to highlight empowered Kagay-anon women with beauty, intellect, and heart. Past queens have gone on to inspire, lead, and even represent on national stages.

Did you know that Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach once walked the same stages in CDO’s pageant circuit? Her rise to global fame began with humble pageant beginnings, and her story continues to inspire countless young women across the country, especially here in Mindanao.

As we look ahead to Miss Cagayan de Oro 2025, expectations are high. With a dazzling showcase of intelligence, culture, and elegance, this year’s candidates are set to redefine what it means to be a modern-day queen. Meet the 12 Inspiring Women of Miss CDO 2025

Let’s get to know the exceptional women competing for the crown this year:

These young women are more than just faces of beauty—they are student leaders, professionals, and advocates with diverse aspirations for themselves and their communities. In Partnership with Sophia Jewelry

Sophia Jewelry, a name synonymous with timeless elegance and fine craftsmanship, is proud to be a sponsor of Miss CDO 2025. Just as each jewel tells a story of refinement, each candidate embodies a unique narrative of grace and purpose.

Sophia Jewelry supports empowered women—because beauty, like every precious gem, deserves to be celebrated with honor and brilliance. Be Part of the Celebration!

As the coronation night approaches this August, we invite you to take part in one of Cagayan de Oro’s grandest cultural events. Support your favorite candidate, share the excitement online, and join us as we crown the next queen who will carry the pride of the city into the future.

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