Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo was honored when she returned to her hometown of Candelaria, Quezon on Monday, Dec. 15. Manalo was commended by the municipal and provincial governments and her alma mater, the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation-Candelaria, represented by...
Miss Universe third runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo returns to her hometown Candelaria, Quezon on Monday, Dec. 15. The local government unit has prepared a warm welcome for Manalo, days after the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Manalo will be welcomed at the municipal hall grounds and a...
LUCENA CITY, Quezon – House Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David C. Suarez has filed House Resolution No. 513 commending Ahtisa Manalo for fourth place finish in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Nonthaburi, Thailand. "In that single moment on the Miss Universe stage, she did not just answer a...
SARIAYA, Quezon – Alona party-list Rep. Tina Talavera congratulated Ahtisa Manalo for finishing third runner-up in the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand on Friday, Nov. 21. Talavera said she is proud of Manalo 's achievement. She said Manalo is a pride of Quezon province for...
The Miss Universe fever is definitely on as the prestigious pageant hosts its Preliminary Competition in Bangkok, Thailand. On Nov. 19, 2025, 120 women from all over the world graced the stage, showcasing grace, elegance, and poise as they entered the costume, swimsuit, and evening gown rounds of...
Filipino fashion continues to dominate the global stage. The latest to do so is retail giant Bench, which has become the official swimsuit sponsor of the 74th Miss Universe. For the pageant, the candidates will be wearing two collections custom-designed by the “Proudly Filipino” brand. The...
The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) confirmed on June 7 that its leadership remains unchanged. The MUO issued a formal statement to address unfounded rumors circulating online and in certain media outlets, clarifying the status of its executive leadership. "Anne Jakrajutatip remains the Chief...
Philippine Coast Guard personnel carry the cadaver of the captain of M/Tug Sadong 33 after the Philippine-flagged tugboat and Panamanian-flagged MV Universe Kiza collided off Maasim, Sarangani on March 25, 2025. (Photo: PCG) (UPDATED) A Philippine-flagged tugboat and a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship...
MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2024 Chelsea Manalo Some women are born into history, others carve their names into it. Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024, stands among the latter. The first Filipina of African-American descent to represent the country on the Miss Universe stage, she...
Actress and beauty queen Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez said she is proud to represent Muntinlupa City at the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Marquez, a Muntinlupa resident, was a special guest at the flag raising ceremony at the Muntinlupa City hall on Feb. 10. Matagal na po...
Filipino JL Gaspar, who will be debuting in the K-pop boy band AHOF after winning in the Korean TV show “Universe League,” will be holding a special event to thank fans in the Philippines. Agency Show Biz Town (SBTown) made the announcement on Feb. 9 about the Thanksgiving Fan Gathering...
Filipino contestant JL will be debuting in a K-pop boy band after winning in “Universe League,” a survival audition TV program on channel SBS in South Korea. JL, a member of Filipino boy band PLUUS, was one of the 21 finalists who competed in the finale on Jan. 24. "Universe League"...
