Lin-ay sang Negros 2025 Jada Biaxyl Celeste of Victorias City (center) with Ilog’s Maxine Louise Martin – first runner-up (right) and Manapla’s Julianah Cassandra Makilan – second runner-up.*Ronnie Baldonado photo
Victorias City’s Jada Biaxyl Celeste was crowned the Lin-ay sang Negros 2025 during the 5-hour pageant at the jampacked Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City Friday night, March 28.
Celeste, 21, an advocate of women empowerment and gender equality, bested 26 candidates representing various towns and cities of Negros Occidental during the coronation night that drew a crowd of 9,000.
She received P80,000, a full scholarship from the provincial government, among other prizes.
It was a back-to-back win for Victorias as the city’s contestant last year, Kyla Rose Romarate, was crowned Lin-ay sang Negros 2024.
Celese was also the best in swimwear and best in evening gown winner.
Ilog’s Maxine Louise Martin is the first runner-up, while Manapla’s Julianah Cassandra Makilan is second runner-up.*