Chelsea Manalo bids farewell to the Miss Universe PH crown
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Chelsea Manalo says her time as Miss Universe Philippines was an “opportunity to inspire.”
Former Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo is looking back on her reign after the Miss Universe Philippines crowned a new queen last week.
In one of the more recent posts on her personal Instagram account, Chelsea Manalo shared multiple photos of her in her step-down gown as well as with the La Mer en Majeste crown. In the caption to the post, Chelsea wrote that she saw the crown as “a responsibility, an opportunity to inspire, and a chance to grow.” Chelsea also said that while her reign is ending, this is just the beginning of her journey and that she will “carry the lessons, memories, and friendships” with her forever.
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Before handing over the crown, Chelsea, along with current reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjaer Theilvig and the current reigning Miss Universe Continental queens took part in the Miss Universe Philippines Charity Gala Night.
Aside from attending the Charity Gala Nigh, Chelsea also took part in different activities since winning the Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe Asia crown. For one, she was awarded the Gawad Lasallianeta 2025 - Lasallians' Choice Award as well as an Alumna Achiever award by the DLSAU Alumni Association, Inc.
Chelsea also visited All-Out Sundays to pay tribute to Cebu's famed Sinulog festival. Chelsea also treated the All-Out Sundays audience and viewers with a song.
Advocacy work has also been a constant in Chelsea's post-Miss Universe schedule. She visited Hope for Change, an organization that is “dedicated to eradicating the effects of hunger, illiteracy, and disease ravishing impoverished communities,” last month.
Chelsea also attended the Department of Migrant Workers' “Pamaskong Handog Para sa OFW Family” celebration held at the grounds and Heroes' Hall of Malacanang.
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