The Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo is off to a strong start at Miss Universe 2025, impressing attendees at the swimsuit fashion show in Pattaya, Thailand.
She confidently walked the runway in a green two-piece swimsuit with gold dangling earrings, representing one of the 120 delegates.
Bench, a Filipino clothing brand, was the official swimsuit provider for the event.
For other key competition segments, Manalo is collaborating with Filipino designers Mak Tumang for her national costume and Val Taguba for her evening gown.
The candidates will return to Bangkok for pre-pageant activities leading up to the coronation on November 21.
Manalo aims to secure the Philippines' fifth Miss Universe crown, succeeding the reigning titleholder Victoria Kjaer Theilvig.
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