Barangay Paltok, Quezon City recently celebrated its annual Binibining Paltok pageant, showcasing the beauty, grace, and talent of its young women. Emerging victorious was Pielle Malapit, who was crowned Binibining Paltok 2025 during the vibrant event.
The pageant also recognized Patricia Edulan as the 1st Runner Up and Jairyn Gabon as the 2nd Runner Up, both of whom impressed the audience and judges with their poise and talent.
The winners and other contestants were also recognized for their outstanding performances in various categories:
• Jairyn Gabon received special awards for Best in Talent, Best in Funwear, and Miss Photogenic.
• Patricia Edulan was awarded Best in National Costume, Best in Talent, and was named Darling of the Crowd.
• Pielle Malapit was recognized for Best in Summer Wear.
The successful event was spearheaded by the Sangguniang Kabataan ng Barangay Paltok, under the leadership of SK Chairwoman Jane Cleverly Aguilar, who were commended for fostering a platform that celebrates the youth and community spirit.
A pivotal moment of the evening was the question and answer portion, where candidates articulated their views on relevant social issues. The winning question posed to the finalists was: “Kung ikaw ang magiging Binibining Paltok 2025. Paano mo hihikayatin ang mga kabataan na bumoto nang tama?” (If you were to become Binibining Paltok 2025, how would you encourage the youth to vote correctly?)
Pielle Malapit’s winning answer resonated deeply with the audience and judges. She stated, “I believe―if I will be crowned as Binibining Paltok 2025―I will use this opportunity to use my voice and the essence of my initiative [to educate] that will benefit not only our era, but the future of our community.” Her response highlighted the importance of using her platform to educate and empower the youth to make informed decisions during elections.
The Binibining Paltok 2025 pageant not only celebrated the beauty and talent within the barangay but also underscored the importance of youth engagement and responsible citizenship.
