By: Celso M. Cajucom

GAPAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — Novelyn Natividad, representing the Philippines, secured the Mrs. Asia Pacific Cosmopolitan International 2025-2026 title at the finals in Singapore on December 7, 2025.

She garnered significant recognition with three special awards, Mrs. Noble Beauty award, the Special Queen Ambassador recognition, and the People’s Choice award.

This impressive sweep placed her among the top six distinguished winners in the pageant’s court of honor.

The prestigious 2025 Mrs. Asia Pacific court of top six winners includes Han Lamarroza (Global), Usova Anastasiia Viktorovna (Intercontinental), Misa Sugitani (All Nation), Sunhi Kim (Tourism), Novelyn Natividad (Cosmopolitan), and Jiyoung Kim (International).

In her official statement released on social media, Natividad expressed deep gratitude, “First, I want to thank God for guiding and protecting me throughout my journey.”

She extended thanks to her family and friends for their prayers and support, noting that winning was a “destiny” she had never dreamed of and an achievement she owes to all of them.

She also acknowledged the professional team that prepared her for the international stage, as well as her friends, including national media based in Nueva Ecija, for their help with promotion before the pageant.

Beyond the stage, Novelyn is a respected businesswoman in her hometown, known for her compassion and dedication and she is a true “Batang Gapan” (child of Gapan).

She noted that Rodrigo “Boy” Pascual, the current Barangay Captain of Barangay Pambuan and father of Congressman Emerson Pascual, served as her wedding godfather.

Gapan City Mayor Emary Joy Pascual, her brother Congressman “Emeng” Pascual, and local residents were quick to congratulate Natividad on their official social media Facebook pages.

The Mrs. Asia Pacific pageant is an international competition designed to empower married women and help them become agents of change, drawing participants from over 30 countries across Asia.

Natividad emphasized that this platform provides contestants with a vital opportunity to advocate for important issues and inspire their respective communities.