Allyson Mei Ee wins National Costume Showcase at Miss Universe PH
The National Costume Showcase segment of the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines competition took place on Wednesday, April 30, at Okada Manila in Parañaque City, alongside the Charity Gala.
Contestants displayed costumes inspired by Filipino mythology, with Allyson Mei Ee from Caloocan winning first place for her Walo costume designed by Patrick Isorena.
Valerie West from Ifugao placed second for her Enkanto costume, Angeline Cordero Kailani from Iloilo took third for her Apoy ni Santelmo outfit, Chelsea Fernandez from Sultan Kudarat finished fourth with her Princess Lawanen-inspired design, and Gwendoline Meliz Soriano from Baguio was fifth for her Lampong costume.
The winners were announced on social media the day after the coronation night instead of during the final competition ceremonies held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Friday, May 2.
Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province won the crown and will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand on November 21.
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