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Miss Bulacan Chelsea Manalo has emerged victorious in the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant, which held its coronation at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Chelsea won over the judges with her response in the question and answer portion.

To the question “You are beautiful and confident. How would you use these qualities to empower others?” Chelsea had this response: “As a woman of color, I've always been told that beauty has standards. But I have always listened to my mother to always believe in yourself and uphold the vows that you have in yourself. Because of these, I am already influencing a lot of women who are facing me right now. As a transformational woman, I have here with me 52 other delegates who have helped me become the woman I am."

Fourth runner-up honors went to Miss Taguig Christi McGarry, while third runner-up went to Miss Baguio Tarah Valencia. Clinching the second runner-up position was Miss Quezon Province Ahtisa Manalo, while first runner-up honors went to Miss Cainta Stacey Gabriel.

The Miss Universe Philippines organization also awarded four more crowns after the coronation night. The crowns were for Miss Supranational Philippines, Miss Charm Philippines, Miss Eco International Philippines, and Miss Cosmo Philippines.

Chelsea triumphed over more than 50 candidates and will soon be competing in the 2024 Miss Universe pageant.

Audiences can relive Chelsea Manalo's path to the crown during the broadcast on GMA Network to 12 noon.

Meanwhile, check out the gallery below to look back at Michelle Dee's reign as Miss Universe Philippines.