Miss Universe Philippines 2025: Ahtisa Manalo crowned, aims for global title next

Move over, world—Quezon Province just served you a queen.

Ahtisa Manalo is officially your Miss Universe Philippines 2025, and she didn’t just win—she owned that stage. Beating out 65 fierce contenders at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 2, the seasoned stunner is now set to bring her A-game to the global stage in Thailand this November for the 74th Miss Universe pageant.

And guess what? This isn’t her first rodeo. Ahtisa’s been stacking crowns and receipts for years. She was first runner-up at Miss International 2018, placed second runner-up in last year’s MUPH, and landed a Top 10 finish at Miss Cosmo. Basically, she’s been quietly collecting trophies like it’s a hobby.

Oh—and in a wild twist? She’s taking over the crown from another Manalo (Chelsea), who just casually made history last year as the first-ever Miss Universe Asia. No pressure, Ahtisa.

• Ahtisa Manalo (Quezon Province) – Our reigning queen

• Winwyn Marquez (Muntinlupa) – Runner-up royalty

• Yllana Aduana (Siniloan, Laguna) – Second runner-up, still slaying

• Chelsea Fernandez (Sultan Kudarat) – Miss Cosmo PH

• Katrina Llegado (Taguig) – Miss Supranational PH

• Gabriella Carballo (Cebu City) – Miss Eco International PH

And yes, the rest of the Top 12 and Top 24 brought the heat—but Ahtisa? She lit the whole arena on fire.

With four Miss Universe titles already under our belt (hello, Catriona, Pia, Margie, and Gloria!), the Philippines isn’t just showing up—we’re a pageant powerhouse. And with Ahtisa leading the charge, Thailand better roll out the red carpet and maybe a crown or two.

Watch this space. The queen is coming.