The Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo has advanced to the Top 5 finalists in the 74th Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Thailand.
She competed in the swimsuit competition and donned a custom silver gown by Val Taguba in the evening gown segment.
The Top 5 delegates include representatives from Philippines, Thailand, Venezuela, Mexico, and Cote d'Ivoire.
Manalo is now on course to win the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe crown, a feat last achieved by Beatrice Luigi Gomez in 2021.
Puerto Rico was announced as the host for the Miss Universe 2026 pageant.
The reigning queen Victoria Theilvig of Denmark will crown her successor at the end of the show after the question and answer portion.
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