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Catriona Gray says Ahtisa Manalo is proof 'you should never ever give up on your dreams'
Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray expressed immense pride in Ahtisa Manalo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
Gray, who won the Philippines' fourth Miss Universe crown in 2018, referred to Manalo as the "bunso" of their 2018 Binibining Pilipinas batch.
She highlighted Manalo's victory as proof that "you should never ever give up on your dreams."
Manalo is set to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gray, who previously offered encouragement and her willingness to share advice, celebrated Manalo's achievement on X and Instagram Story.
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Ma. Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province has been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025.
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Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 2.
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Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant.
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Ahtisa Manalo, the newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025, was deeply touched by her fellow queens' genuine happy reaction when she won the title on May 2.
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Ahtisa Manalo, crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 on May 2, has claimed her signature walk as the "Pambansang Manika Walk."
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