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The Sunday Times Magazine > Cover Story
Driving her own lane
By Moises Cruz
Feb 22, 2026 12:12 am

How Miss Universe Philippines Bacoor 2025 built an all-women car collective and turned passion into purpose

FILIPINO-Japanese multihyphenate Natsumi Sekiguchi is redefining what it means to be a modern Filipina, seamlessly blending pageantry, advocacy and an unexpected automotive passion into a life propelled by courage, community and clear-eyed purpose.

Crowned Miss Universe Philippines Bacoor 2025, she previously won the Miss Bacoor 2024 and Miss Philippine Youth Princess 2021 titles, showcasing her discipline, poise, and ambition that extend far beyond the stage lights.

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