More than a month after her coronation, on January 26, Runner-up Miss Cosmo 2025 – Chelsea Fernandez officially embarked on a meaningful homecoming journey to her native Philippines. Accompanying Chelsea on this return were Mr. Tran Viet Bao Hoang, CEO of Miss Cosmo and Head of the Organizing Committee, along with representatives from the Miss Cosmo Organization. The homecoming activities are scheduled to span six days, from January 26 to January 31.
Recently, Runner-up Miss Cosmo 2025 – Chelsea Fernandez officially returned to her hometown of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, for her post-coronation homecoming journey, carrying the prestigious “Impactful Tiara” of the Miss Cosmo Organization. Notably, within the very first few days, information and images of Chelsea’s homecoming rapidly rose to the top of TikTok’s trending searches, demonstrating the queen’s undeniable influence both in her homeland and across digital platforms.
Immediately after crowning as the 2025 International Runner-up, Chelsea Fernandez embarked on a demanding schedule of engagements with press and media agencies, attendance at prestigious award ceremonies, and preparations for upcoming brand ambassadorships and commercial partnerships. The title of Miss Cosmo 2025 Runner-up marks not only a significant milestone in her career but also reaffirms the trust of the public and international partners. This serves as a vital foundation for her to amplify the mission and cultural values that Miss Cosmo pursues throughout the region.
As part of her homecoming series, Runner-up Miss Cosmo 2025 – Chelsea Fernandez is holding celebratory parades in Sultan Kudarat province (January 28) and the capital city, Manila (January 30). These events have drawn significant local attention, serving as a meaningful connection between her personal achievements and the collective pride of the Filipino community.
On the morning of January 30th, Runner-up Miss Cosmo 2025 Chelsea Fernandez took part in an exclusive interview on the TV show Good Morning Kapatid on TV5, one of the leading television networks in the Philippines. Although she had just returned home, Chelsea quickly received attention from major media outlets in her country. Her appearance at the filming attracted many reporters and fans who arrived early to see her.
During the live talk show, Chelsea shared her feelings about her first homecoming parade in Sultan Kudarat Province. The Miss Cosmo 2025 Runner-up said:
“I thought it would be just a normal trip home, but Miss Cosmo Organization and my provincial government made it very grand and memorable. I was deeply touched to see thousands of people come out to welcome and celebrate with me. This is truly a beautiful memory that I will never forget in my life.”
In the program, TV5 also acknowledged the professionalism and growing scale of Miss Cosmo after two seasons. Representing Miss Cosmo Organization, CEO Bao Hoang shared the vision for the next three years:
“We believe Miss Cosmo has built a strong foundation in its first two years. In the next three years, we aim to elevate the value of the competition through the international-standard Cosmo+ ecosystem, and continue spreading the message ‘Impactful Beauty’ from Miss Cosmo Organization.”
Throughout her homecoming journey, Runner-up Miss Cosmo 2025 Chelsea Fernandez made a strong impression through a series of meaningful community and external relations activities, especially the recognition from the Sultan Kudarat provincial government. She was officially appointed as the Provincial Tourism Ambassador and was also honored with a special commemorative day named “MISS CHELSEA’S DAY,” to be celebrated annually on December 20th.
The establishment of a dedicated day for the reigning international runner-up not only reflects the local government’s appreciation, but also affirms Chelsea Fernandez as an inspiring role model for the younger generation in her hometown. This meaningful milestone further elevated the significance of her homecoming, connecting her personal achievements with her role in serving and inspiring the local community.
