HAU alumna Emma Mary Tiglao returns as Miss Grand International 2025

By Hannah Pineda, CLTV36 News Citizen Journalist

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA — Holy Angel University (HAU) celebrated the homecoming of its alumna and the newly crowned Miss Grand International 2025 Emma Mary Tiglao in a grand ceremony held on Monday, December 1. 

Tiglao, a graduate from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), was warmly welcomed by HAU President Leopoldo Valdez, together with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students from various colleges.

The program highlighted Tiglao’s remarkable journey from a dedicated HAU student to an international titleholder, highlighting her achievement as a source of pride for the entire HAU community. Representatives from different departments joined the celebration, emphasizing how her success resonates across the institution.

Speeches from university officials and the enthusiastic presence of students made up the heart of the ceremony. Faculty and administrators emphasized that Tiglao embodies the values of excellence, perseverance, and leadership that HAU fosters among its learners.

For many students, the homecoming served as an inspiring reminder that pursuing dreams on both national and global stages is possible. Tiglao’s triumph, they said, motivates them to aim higher in their own fields.

The event concluded with a formal acknowledgment of Tiglao’s contributions and her representation of the university’s core values. Her return marks a significant milestone for the university, reinforcing HAU’s reputation for producing graduates who achieve distinction on the global stage. #