So much light disappears when a life is cut short. Whether measured in successes reached or dreams still unfolding, its loss is felt most deeply by the people who knew the person behind the name.
Years before she became a pageant titleholder, Lullete Jane Ramilo had already understood what it means to hold one’s own ground.
In a past interview, she spoke candidly about enduring bullying in her childhood and how it forced her to depend on herself, and to grow stronger in the face of intimidation.
That lesson molded the woman she became — a voice that challenged what she believed was wrong. The very values she carried so fiercely would come to define her life.
She was more than the crown she earned. She was resolve wrapped in gentleness and conviction. In losing her, those who loved her and the community she served are the poorer for it.
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And yet, light does not vanish without leaving warmth behind. The courage she embodied cannot be replaced, but it can ignite.
In the lives she protected, in the children she raised, in the students she defended, new flames burn because she once stood where others could not.
Lullete Jane De Guzman Ramilo
Photo/s: Screengrab from Facebook | Florida De Guzman Ramilo
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EARLY LIFE
Full Name, Birthday, Age
Lullete Jane De Guzman Ramilo was born on January 22, 1994, under the astrological sign Aquarius.
She was 32 years old when her life was taken on February 13, 2026.
To her family, she was affectionately called “Jing.” In school and pageantry circles, she was known as “Ate LJ.”
Hometown
She proudly represented San Manuel, Isabela, throughout her pageant journey
The quiet agricultural town in northern Luzon is known for its affable communities, rice fields, and provincial calm.
It was a hometown she carried with pride onto the national stage.
Young Lullete in Isabela
Photo/s: Screengrab from Facebook | Florida De Guzman Ramilo
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Family and Childhood
Lullete was born into what loved ones describe as a tight-knit family.
She was the eldest of three siblings, with two younger brothers she remained close to.
On social media, her parents fondly referred to her as their “unica hija,” a term of endearment reflecting how deeply cherished she was.
In an April 2013 interview during her Miss Philippines-Earth journey, she described her childhood as “full of fun and excitement.”
From a young age, she immersed herself in both outdoor and indoor activities, engaging in martial arts and playing volleyball.
When asked about the lessons she learned growing up, she shared that being subjected to bullying taught her to depend on herself and take care of her own well-being.
The experience shaped a self-reliance that would later influence how she guided her students and protected those under her care.
EDUCATION
A lifelong desire to teach led her to pursue a Bachelor of Secondary Education at the University of Perpetual Help System Laguna – Isabela Campus.
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The path was not incidental. In earlier interviews, she spoke of becoming a professional educator as a long-held dream rather than a secondary option.
During her years in pageantry, education remained central to her ambitions.
This was reflected when she joined Ms. Univeristy of Perpetual Help in 2012, and consequently bagging the title.
Lullete Jane Ramilo joins Ms. Univeristy of Perpetual Help in 2012
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CAREER
Teacher
Her aspiration materialized in 2015 when she passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers, held on September 27, with results released on November 30.
More than just a credential, earning her license was the fulfillment of something she had persistently worked toward prior to gaining public recognition.
The school where she eventually taught has not been publicly disclosed, but those who encountered her in that role describe an educator who balanced firmness with empathy.
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Beauty Queen
In 2013, the Philippines came to know of Lullete, who participated as one of the delegates of Miss Philippines-Earth 2013.
The coronation night ended with Angelee Claudette delos Reyes from Olongapo being crowned champion, among 47 candidates.
Lullete, on the other hand, was part of the runners-up completing the 10 placements of the event.
She also received minor awards, including Miss Global International and Miss Genuine Person.
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During her introductory interview, she spoke of joining pageants to empower women: “There are many things I love to do. But joining a pageant is something I see that could help me and millions of women.
“I also know it it will make my family proud. I want to show the world that even in things like this we could initiate change.
“We can advocate that women can be proactive and engage themselves in programs that could help alleviate the rampant women exploitation.”
Because Miss Earth is tied to environmental calls for change, she also expressed the advocacy she chose.
“I want to start with literacy. I believe if everybody would become aware and be educated about what is really happening now in our environment—how this could tragically affect us soon and motivate them to act to preserve the environment—will follow.”
Lullete Jane De Guzman Ramilo
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On water cooperation in the Philippines, she answered: “People living in the city may have the notion that water is in abundance in rural areas.
“That may be true but not to all. There are some areas where water is scarce. A community shares a single water pump.
“So, to save water, they have to do household tasks (which need water) in creeks and rivers, which are not guaranteed safe.
“This situation sometimes could send some folks to hospitals. I suggest that these areas should be checked and if possible be provided with safe water system.
“I know it is a lot of work but I think this is a time for us to mind them before bigger problems occur.
“Moreover, for some rural areas where water is highly available, they should be educated in saving water.”
PERSONAL LIFE
Lullete as a Mother and Partner
Outside the klieg lights of the pageant stage and the walls of the classroom, Lullete built a life rooted in family.
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She shared three children with her partner, a physician based in Roxas, Isabela.
On social media, their pages often reflected a household centered on milestones and small victories: school recognitions, proud parent moments, and affectionate exchanges that revealed a deeply involved mother.
Two of their children are already in school and have consistently appeared on honor rolls. Every recognition day, she was present, holding her kids’ certificates with them.
Lullete Jane De Guzman Ramilo (left) with her partner Clifford (right).
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In one post, her partner proudly shared a video of their eldest son explaining how the circulatory system works, describing how the heart pumps blood and delivers oxygen to the lungs.
He captioned it with optimism, adding the hashtag #futurecardiologist.
Lullete responded with playful pride, attributing their son’s brilliance to his father and expressing how proud she was of him.
“Ang galing galing talaga ng balong kong yan mana kay daddy [emoji] nakakaproud ka kuya [emoji].”
Lullete Jane Ramilo’s Death
According to police reports cited by various media outlets, Lullete Jane Ramilo-De Guzman, 32, was shot inside her sport utility vehicle in front of her residence in Barangay Cabaritan, Roxas, Isabela, at around 6:45 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
Authorities said she was inside the vehicle with her three children when a gunman riding a motorcycle reportedly entered the area and fired at her.
She sustained gunshot wounds and was later declared dead at Manuel Roxas District Hospital.
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Her children were physically unharmed but were left traumatized after witnessing the incident.
The assailants fled the scene, and investigations are ongoing.
In a series of emotional posts, her partner described her as a fighter — someone who stood up against bullying and intimidation, and who spoke on behalf of parents and students who were afraid to do so themselves.
He called for justice, writing that while her voice had been silenced, her courage would not be forgotten.
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