Ahtisa Manalo shares heartfelt reflection on her Miss Universe journey
- Ahtisa Manalo shared her thoughts on her Miss Universe 2025 experience, looking back on the journey that led her to a third runner-up finish
- She highlighted her pride in representing the Philippines and thanked her supporters for their encouragement
- Beyond the competition, she emphasized the importance of using her platform for advocacy and positive change
- Fans responded warmly, commending her grace, dedication, and meaningful message
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Ahtisa Manalo took a moment to reflect on her Miss Universe 2025 journey, sharing heartfelt posts that offered insight into what the experience meant to her personally and professionally. Through video clips from the pageant, she highlighted not only her achievements but also the sense of purpose she felt in representing the Philippines on the global stage.
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In one post featuring the announcement of her third runner-up finish, Ahtisa emphasized the deeper significance of her participation. “Winning goes beyond the title and the crown. I am proud to have represented the entire Philippines in the Miss Universe stage. Thank you for being with me until the end. Maraming salamat po mga kababayan!” she wrote, expressing gratitude to her supporters and underscoring the pride she felt in her role.
She continued her reflection with a video montage of her elegant pasarela in a Val Taguba evening gown, using the post to contemplate her journey and future goals. “After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination that is to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe stage. My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want —a better Philippines and a better universe,” she shared, highlighting her commitment to advocacy beyond pageantry.
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Ahtisa’s reflections resonated with fans and followers, who celebrated not just her placement but also the maturity, grace, and sense of purpose she brought to the Miss Universe stage.
Ahtisa Manalo is a Filipina beauty queen and businesswoman best known for representing the Philippines in international pageants, where she has earned recognition for her grace, intelligence, and advocacy work. She first rose to prominence after winning Binibining Pilipinas International 2018, later finishing as 1st Runner-Up at Miss International 2018 and becoming one of the Philippines’ strongest contenders in global competitions. Beyond pageantry, Manalo is an entrepreneur and an advocate for youth empowerment, working with organizations like Alon Akademie to provide opportunities for young people from low-income backgrounds. Known for her poise and warm personality, she has built a reputation as one of the Philippines’ most admired and respected beauty queens.
In a recent report, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach was among those who publicly acknowledged the Philippines’ representative, Ahtisa Manalo, following the conclusion of the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. On Instagram Stories, Pia shared a stunning photo of Ahtisa in her evening gown designed by Val Taguba, accompanied by a heartfelt message. Pia began by congratulating Ahtisa on her achievement. She then recognized the pride Ahtisa brought to the country. Pia closed her message with some words of encouragement.
Meanwhile, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray shared her admiration for Ahtisa Manalo following the Miss Universe 2025 pageant. On Instagram Stories, she posted the official art card announcing Ahtisa’s third runner-up finish. In her post, Catriona highlighted Ahtisa’s dedication and the impression she left on stage. The heartwarming message reinforced the pride Filipinos felt for Ahtisa.
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