Ahtisa Manalo is crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 after winning in a shining coronation night of grace, purpose, and cutthroat competition. As the representative of Quezon Province, Manalo wooed both the judges and the crowd with her eloquence, poise, and elegance of beauty. Her response during the last Q&A round, which was on climate change and women’s empowerment, elicited thunderous applause and made her a strong contender for the crown. With this victory, Manalo is now poised to represent the Philippines on the international Miss Universe stage, where she aims to win the crown and make history.
The pageant, which took place at the Mall of Asia Arena, was a celebration of Filipino beauty, strength, and cultural pride. Manalo was joined on the winners’ stage by Winwyn Marquez, who was crowned 1st runner-up, and Yllana Aduana, who won the 2nd runner-up title for Siniloan. Marquez, a pageant veteran and fan favorite, won over the judges with her poise and passion for education. Aduana, a board-passed medical technologist, utilized her platform to comment on public health and youth engagement in science. The three of them embodied the diversity and richness of contemporary Filipina womanhood.
This year’s Miss Universe Philippines edition featured a competitive batch of candidates from all over the country and overseas Filipino communities. The show had high-level preliminary rounds, national costume shows, and secretive interviews, all building up to a spectacular finale where the best representatives of Filipino identity were showcased. The top five were not just praised for their looks but also for their cause-oriented advocacies and clear answers to social concerns. Among the judges were well-known fashion designers, former beauty queens, and global players in the pageantry world.
And now that the crown is within her grasp, Ahtisa Manalo is set for the world stage through intensive training in catwalk, speech, and global advocacy. Her mission not only is to win the fifth Miss Universe crown for the country but also to fight for causes nearest to her heart, namely sustainable development and women’s leadership. Pageant supporters and enthusiasts have already shown support for her on social media, expecting another powerhouse performance from the Philippines in the global stage.
