Ahtisa Manalo's final headshot before crowning successor stirs fan emotions
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Fans get emotional over Ahtisa Manalo's headshot before crowning her successor
The Pambansang Manika is now signing off. But before Ahtisa Manalo crowns her successor at the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 pageant tonight at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, she shared a stunning new headshot on Facebook that quickly went viral.
Fans of the Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up are feeling a bit of separation anxiety as their beauty queen prepares to pass the torch to the next Filipina who will represent the country on the international stage.
One fan even commented on her headshot, “Ikaw pa rin ang Pambansang Manika namin.”
Another netizen chimed in, “Hindi pa po ako ready.”
Loyal supporters of Ahtisa need not worry, as the mestiza beauty is set to embark on an exciting new journey after her reign.
Back in March, she inked a contract with premier talent agency Sparkle GMA Artist Center. Ahtisa also made waves on primetime after appearing as Bathalumang Haliya in the hit telefantasya series Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
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