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Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach commend performance of Ahtisa Manalo in Miss Universe 2025
Ahtisa Manalo, representing the Philippines, secured the 3rd runner-up position at the 74th Miss Universe pageant held in Thailand.
She competed in an elegant, studded off-shoulder white gown designed by Val Taguba.
Manalo's placement marks the Philippines' return to the Miss Universe Top 5, following Beatrice Luigi Gomez's achievement in 2021.
Former Miss Universe titleholders Catriona Gray and Pia Wurtzbach commended Manalo's performance and inspiring journey.
During the pageant, Manalo shared her personal story of overcoming poverty through pageantry when asked about her contribution to humanity.
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Philippines' delegate Ahtisa Manalo is in Bangkok for the Miss Universe 2025 pageant, with coronation set for November 21.
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Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines finished as the third runner-up in the 74th Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Ahtisa Manalo concluded her Miss Universe journey as the third runner-up in the 2025 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Ahtisa Manalo, representing the Philippines, was named third runner-up in the Miss Universe 2025 pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Ahtisa Manalo has arrived in Manila early Tuesday morning after her stint at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant.
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