{"id":76,"date":"2025-11-21T20:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinoyrevelations.com\/?p=76"},"modified":"2025-11-21T20:13:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T20:13:04","slug":"ahtisa-manalo-makes-history-finishes-as-3rd-runner-up-in-miss-universe-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinoyrevelations.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/ahtisa-manalo-makes-history-finishes-as-3rd-runner-up-in-miss-universe-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahtisa Manalo makes history: finishes as 3rd Runner-Up in Miss Universe 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bangkok, Thailand \u2014<\/strong> In a dazzling night at the 74th Miss Universe coronation held at the Impact Challenger Hall in Bangkok, Ahtisa Manalo<\/strong> brought pride to the Philippines, clinching the 3rd Runner-Up<\/strong> spot in a fiercely competitive global field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crown ultimately went to F\u00e1tima Bosch<\/strong> of Mexico, while Praveenar Singh of Thailand<\/strong> and Stephany Abasali of Venezuela<\/strong> were named first and second runners-up, respectively. Olivia Yac\u00e9 of C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire<\/strong> rounded out the Top 5 as fourth runner-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Victory Steeped in Resilience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manalo\u2019s journey was more than just a quest for a crown \u2014 it was a deeply personal story of perseverance. She has competed in pageants since childhood, entering her first at just 10 years old to help finance her education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a powerful moment during the Q&A portion, she shared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI want to be the hope of the people \u2026 I come from a very poor background. \u2026 I was hardworking, I was persistent, and I fight for what I want.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Her words resonated deeply \u2014 reflecting not only her own story but her long-standing advocacy through Alon Akademie<\/strong>, the youth empowerment organization she works with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Poised Run to the Top<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ahtisa navigated each stage of the competition with grace \u2014 advancing from the Top 30, then to the Top 12, and finally into the Top 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the evening gown segment, she turned heads in a see-through crystal corset with a cape designed by Val Taguba<\/strong>, a bold and elegant choice that highlighted both her presence and her resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Pride & Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Her performance drew praise not only from Filipino fans but from beauty royalty as well. Catriona Gray<\/strong> (Miss Universe 2018) and Pia Wurtzbach<\/strong> (Miss Universe 2015) both publicly expressed their pride in Manalo\u2019s strong showing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On social media, reactions ranged from tears of joy to calls for celebration \u2014 many hailed her as a symbol of hope and an inspiration for young Filipinas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, some voices expressed frustration. Comedian Vice Ganda<\/strong>, for instance, tweeted that the Philippines was \u201crobbed,\u201d echoing a sentiment shared by other fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Than a Pageant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For Manalo, this was never just about beauty. Her story of rising from humble beginnings \u2014 collecting empty bottles as a child to help her family \u2014 has long been part of her public narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShe started pageants to lift her family out of poverty,\u201d her interviews reveal \u2014 and now, with her Top 5 finish, she has a larger platform to continue her work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for the Philippines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Her placement marks a strong return for the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant. According to reports, this is the country\u2019s best showing in recent years<\/strong>, last matching a Top 5 finish back in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pageant watchers say Manalo\u2019s success could inspire a new generation of Filipino women who see pageantry not just as a competition, but as a channel for social change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Manalo didn\u2019t take home the crown, her message \u2014 rooted in hope, hard work, and giving back \u2014 clearly struck a chord. With her global visibility and advocacy platform, many believe this is just the beginning of bigger things for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As she returns to the Philippines, she carries more than a sash. She brings a renewed sense of mission \u2014 and a reminder that sometimes, the most meaningful victories live beyond the crown.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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