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Current reigning Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is making sure to recognize the people that have been with her throughout her pageant journey.

In one of the more recent posts on her Instagram account, Chelsea posted a photo of her in the white evening gown she wore for the Miss Universe Philippines coronation night along with a lengthy caption where she expressed her gratitude to all the different people that have been a part of her pageant journey.

Calling them her pillar of strength and inspiration, Chelsea thanked her parents for nurturing her genuine heart and holding her hand throughout her journey. Meanwhile, she called her Bulacan team her heroes as they overcame the challenges she faced with “magic, kindness and generosity.”

Chelsea also had kind words to say to her fellow competitors, who she said allowed her to find her “home away from home.” Finally, she thanked her supporters who she said reminded her to believe in herself because they believed in her.

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Chelsea was crowned Miss Universe Philippines during the coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Other winners during the coronation night were first runner-up Miss Cainta Stacey Gabriel, second runner-up and Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024 Miss Quezon Province Ahtisa Manalo, Third runner-up and Miss Supranational Philippines 2025 Miss Baguio Tarah Valencia, and fourth runner-up Miss Taguig Christi McGarry.

Miss Iloilo Alexie Brooks was also named Miss Eco International Philippines 2025 while Miss Pampanga Cyrille Payumo was named Miss Charm Philippines 2025.

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