
Miss Universe Bacolod 2025 Louise Lian Enumerable Bobe has pledged to showcase Bacolod’s vibrant culture and empowered women on the national stage at the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant.
Bobe made the pledge in her her speech before the Bacolod Sangguiang Panlungsod, a press release said Sunday, Jan. 19.
Bacolod councilors Em Ang, Simplicia Distrito, and Celia Flor expressed admiration for her advocacy and praised her as a role model for Bacoleñas and women everywhere, the press release said.
Bobe, a proud wife and mother, received pledges of support from Vice Mayor El Cid Familiaran and Rep. Greg Gasataya.
Bobe is scheduled to meet Mayor Alfredo “Albee” Benitez to further discuss how Bacolod can rally behind her journey.
She emphasized the significance of her participation in this year’s Miss Universe Philippines pageant, which celebrates the strength, grace, and resilience of women from all walks of life, including married women and mothers like herself, the press release said.
Her journey is backed by the newly established local franchise of Miss Universe Philippines for both Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, recently granted to local director Kashmere Granada.
Granada expressed full confidence in Bobe’s capability to make Bacolod shine on the national stage.
“Lian embodies the true spirit of a Bacoleña – strong, graceful, and compassionate. She is more than ready to show the world what Bacolod has to offer,” Granada said.
Bobe, in her speech before the SP, highlighted her commitment to bringing Bacolod’s vibrant culture and values to the forefront.
“This journey is not just mine – it’s for Bacolod. It’s for every woman who dreams of breaking barriers and every Negrense who wants to see our city shine”, she said.*