We had the incredible honor of welcoming Ms. Canada World 2024, Melanie Quimson, as a live guest in Lokal Bayong Canada. Melanie is not only a proud Filipina-Canadian queen, but also a strong advocate for women empowerment, culture, and community. During her visit, she shared her story, talked about her passion for Filipino heritage, and showed her support for small businesses that carry meaning and purpose.
But that’s not all—we’re also excited to share that Melanie will soon be representing Canada in an international pageant at the Ms. World Universal 2025 pageant, taking place from June 7 to 14, 2025, in Phuket, Thailand! We are incredibly proud of her and all that she stands for, and Lokal Bayong Canada is honored to support her journey every step of the way.
“Support local, support Filipino,” she said—and we couldn’t agree more. Let’s continue to uplift one another, wear our heritage with pride, and cheer on queens like Melanie who represent us with heart. Follow us on Instagram @lokalbayongcanada for new updates, events, and more inspiring collaborations.
Congratulations to Ms. Melanie Quimson for winning Ms. World Universal 2025 at Phuket, Thailand. The event took place from June 7-14, 2025, at the Athena Theatre and other locations on the island. You make us very proud as Filipino-Canadians!