Ahtisa Manalo’s homecoming: What you need to know about her grand parade

Fresh from her stellar performance at the 74th Miss Universe competition, newly crowned 3rd Runner-Up Ma. Ahtisa Manalo is set to return to the Philippines with a celebration befitting a queen. Filipinos will once again gather in unity and pride as the beloved beauty queen embarks on a two-part homecoming parade through the streets of Manila and around the SM Mall of Asia complex.

More than just a motorcade, the event marks a moment of national joy—a chance for fans to honor Ahtisa’s grace, brilliance, and heart for service, which shone brightly throughout her Miss Universe journey. Here’s everything you need to know.

PART 1: Manila Parade — A City’s Pride on Display

Date: Tuesday, 1 December 2025

Time: 1:00 PM

Starting Point: Manila City Hall

Ahtisa’s first homecoming route will wind through some of Manila’s most iconic streets, transforming the city into a festive runway. The motorcade will travel along:

• Taft Avenue

• United Nations Avenue

• Pedro Gil Street

• Quirino Avenue

• Vito Cruz Street

The first leg concludes at Buendia Avenue corner F.B. Harrison, giving fans from Manila’s busiest districts the chance to see the queen up close. Expect cheering crowds, waving flags, and a vibrant celebration of Filipino pride.

PART 2: SM Mall of Asia Parade — A Grand Coastal Welcome

Time: 3:30 PM

Location: SM Mall of Asia Complex

Following her Manila tour, Ahtisa will proceed to Pasay City for the second part of her homecoming festivities. The motorcade will circle through the expansive SM Mall of Asia grounds, gliding past:

• Ocean Drive

• Pacific Drive

• MOA Main Mall

• North Parking Building

• South Parking Building

The Bay Area—often home to the country’s grandest pageant events—will once again serve as a backdrop for a queen’s welcome, with thousands expected to line the route.

A Celebration of Heart, Heritage, and Hope

Ahtisa’s homecoming symbolizes more than a top-tier finish—it reflects her journey of perseverance, intelligent advocacy, and unwavering commitment to uplift Filipino youth through organizations like Alon Akademie. Her Miss Universe stint captured admiration worldwide, but it is her return to her own people that completes the story.

As the Philippines prepares banners, cheers, and streets filled with love, one thing is clear: this homecoming parade is not just for Ahtisa—it’s for every Filipino whose spirit she carried on the global stage.

Let’s welcome her home with all the warmth and pride she deserves.