Manalo, a former Binibining Pilipinas titleholder, has been among the pageant’s top favorites, impressing both in preliminary segments and in her evening gown presentation despite her dramatic fall.

Coincidentally, the Philippines' fourth and most recent Miss Universe crown was won by Ahtisa's Binibining Pilipinas 2018 batchmate Catriona Gray in Thailand.

Miss Universe Philippines Ahtisa Manalo welcomed the Thai ambassador alongside Mister Pilipinas Eco International 2025 Kitt Cortez. The Miss Universe pageant coronation is still a long way off, but ...

Ahtisa and Chelsea, together with (from left) Mister Pilipinas Worldwide Global 2025 Jether Palomo, Miss Universe Philippines 2025 first runner-up Winwyn Marquez and Mister Supranational 2025 ...

Catch Ahtisa Manalo, CJ Opiaza, Krishnah Gravidez trying on pageant heels By: Armin P. Adina INQUIRER.net / 04:09 PM July 11, 2025 Share: ...