Chelsea Manalo's inspiring journey to the Miss Universe Philippines crown
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Chelsea Manalo has just been crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
The queen from Meycauayan, Bulacan is soaring to greater heights and getting ready to take on the international pageant stage. And while she is a fresh face to many, Chelsea has been joining pageants and serving as an inspiration for quite some time.
According to her Miss Universe Philippines profile, she is an advocate of youth empowerment. She supports children's education, especially among indigenous communities in the Philippines. She aims to provide educational opportunities for indigenous youth and help them in sustaining their goals.
She has also worked with Kids for Kids, a youth-led organization that aims to create an environment to assist and guide less fortunate children. Chelsea also advocates the welfare of the Dumagat people of Norzagaray, Bulacan.
Chelsea also promotes inclusivity in physical appearance. The Filipina-American beauty queen admitted that she was bullied for her skin color. She wants to use her platform to raise awareness and promote healthy beauty standards to inspire women in finding self-acceptance.
Take a look at Chelsea Manalo's inspiring journey:
