The Philippines' Dia Mate dominated the national costume competition of Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 in Bolivia. 

The Filipina beauty queen received the top award in the pre-pageant event after showcasing a masterpiece designed by Ehrran Montoya. 

The costume, titled "Banaag," is inspired by Baroque churches in the Philippines and is adorned with over 150,000 crystals to mimic stained glass windows.

A salakot headpiece and feather and lamp accessories completed her look.

Mate has been making waves in the pre-pageant activities of Reina Hispanoamericana 2025. Prior to winning the Best in National Costume award, she placed in the Top 5 of the Miss Tourism competition.

The singer-songwriter is aiming for the Philippines' second Reina Hispanoamericana crown after Winwyn Marquez in 2017. 

This year's pageant will be held in Bolivia on February 9.

PH's Dia Mate sizzles in red in Reina Hispanoamericana's Miss Tourism event