Ahtisa Manalo is the new Miss Universe Philippines

Pageant veteran Ahtisa Manalo was officially crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on Friday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Manalo stood out among 66 candidates in this year’s pageant. She is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant, which will be held this November in Bangkok, Thailand.

This is not her first time on the international stage. In 2018, Manalo represented the Philippines at the Miss International pageant in Tokyo, Japan. In 2024, she also dazzled at Miss Cosmo, where she landed in the Top 10 finalists.

During the coronation night, other queens were also named to represent the Philippines in upcoming international pageants. Sultan Kudarat was crowned Miss Philippines Cosmo 2025, Taguig as Miss Philippines Supranational 2025, and Cebu City as Miss Eco International 2025.

Meanwhile, Siniloan, Laguna was named 2nd runner-up, and Muntinlupa was the 1st runner-up.