Maureen Montagne Confirms She Won’t Compete in Miss Universe Philippines 2025

MAUREEN MONTAGNE – Beauty queen Maureen Montagne has officially confirmed that she will not be competing in Miss Universe Philippines 2025.

Miss Globe 2021 Maureen Montagne has officially addressed speculation regarding her potential participation in Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2025. The beauty queen, who has garnered a strong following in the pageant industry, was rumored to be considering another shot at a major crown. However, she recently put an end to the discussions through a statement on social media.

Over the weekend, Montagne took to Instagram Stories to clarify her position. “Hello everyone, I would like to thank you all for your support within the pageantry community. I would like to formally announce that I will not be competing in MUPH. I have international modeling contracts I cannot break,” she explained.
Miss Globe 2021 Maureen MontagnePhoto Source: @maureenmontagne IG
Maureen Montagne’s announcement comes as a disappointment to some fans who were hoping to see her on the MUPH stage, but many continue to admire her accomplishments and support her future endeavors. Despite choosing not to compete, Montagne remains a positive force in the industry. She expressed her well wishes to the candidates vying for the crown, stating, “May the best woman win. Wishing everyone love and light!”
IG StoryPhoto Source: @maureenmontagne IG
Montagne is no stranger to success in beauty pageants. In 2021, she made history when she secured a back-to-back win for the Philippines at Miss Globe, following her victory as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2021. Her triumph added to the country’s growing list of international beauty titles. Notably, her Binibining Pilipinas batchmate Cindy Obenita also earned international recognition, winning Miss Intercontinental 2021 just a week before Montagne’s coronation.

With MUPH 2025 gearing up for an exciting season, the competition is expected to feature both pageant veterans and fresh faces eager to make their mark. The gradual unveiling of candidates has already sparked excitement among pageant enthusiasts, who are eager to see who will represent the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage.

While Montagne won’t be part of this year’s national pageant, her influence and achievements continue to inspire aspiring beauty queens. Fans will surely be watching closely to see what’s next for this accomplished Filipina in the world of fashion and entertainment.