Victorias City crowned Natasha Francinn Myles Soriano as Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2025 during a dazzling, Las Vegas-themed coronation night at the Victorias City Coliseum March 21.
Soriano, a 3rd year BS Pharmacy student from Riverside College Inc. and hails from Barangay II, bested 11 other candidates to claim the prestigious title. She took home P80,000 in cash prize, a scholarship grant from the City of Victorias covering her schooling until graduation, and a monthly stipend of P10,000, the city said in a press release March 23.
Princess Raiza Mae Dazo was 1st runner-up and Christine Jean Inao was 2nd runner-up, who also received cash prizes and scholarship grants.
The 12 candidates competed in three rounds – swimwear, evening gown, and preliminary Q&A – before the Top 5 finalists advanced to the final question and answer round.
Completing the Top 5 were Kristine Claire Catapang and Juliana Rose Penetrante.
The winners were selected by a distinguished panel of judges, including Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne, Miss Grand Uzbekistan Amaliya Shakirova, Mister Supranational 2024 2nd runner-ip Brandon Espiritu, Celebrity DJ & Miss Universe Philippines 2024 4th runner-up Christi McGarry, and Miss Universe Philippines 2020 1st runner-up Ysabella Ysmael.
Hosting the grand event were DJ and actor KC Montero and Miss Supranational 2023 1st runner-up Pauline Amelinckx.
Singer Sam Concepcion delivered a high-energy performance during the swimwear competition, while ultimate heartthrob Piolo Pascual made the crowd go wild when he serenaded the ladies.
Sidlak Kadalag-an Queen 2024 Jada Biaxyl Celeste took her final walk before passing on the crown, highlighted by a dramatic dress reveal and performance.
Several special awards were also given during the night, including Miss GCash to Noor Tarek Hammoud, Miss Victorias Foods to Anya Jezella Arnaez, and Best in Swimwear to Kristine Claire Catapang.
Meanwhile, Rushane Flor Dequito received the Miss Congeniality award and was also named Best in Evening Gown.
Gianne Precess Boyero went home with four awards, including Darling of Social Media, Miss Photogenic, Best in Festival Costume, and Best Festival Costume Designer, with her VNHS Football Pitch-inspired costume designed by Mark Rojo.
The coronation night was graced by Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel Benitez, Vice Mayor JunB Bantug, and councilors Francis Frederick Palanca, Teresita Bartolome, Deilen Hofileña, Hermie Millan, Dino Jose Maria Acuña, Warlito Undar, Dexter Senido, Danilo De Asis Jr., Joji Larraga, Audie Malaga, Eric Alcobilla, and Trisha Mae Majan.
Also in attendance were NikkiCares Foundation president and founder Dominique Lopez Benitez and reigning Lin-ay sang Negros Kyla Rose Romarate, as well as City Administrator Lindolf De Castro, barangay and SK officials, and city department heads, among others.
Spearheaded by the Victorias City Information Office, led by CIO Joy Famini, the highly anticipated event was made possible through a collaboration with Team Acids Production, and the SKQ 2025 creative team. ||
