Catriona Gray says Ahtisa Manalo is proof 'you should never ever give up on your dreams'

Catriona Gray couldn't be prouder of Ahtisa Manalo, who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025. The two beauty queens competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2018.

On X, the Miss Universe 2018 expressed her pride for the "bunso" of their batch in the Binibining Pilipinas.

"Proof that you should never ever give up on your dreams!" Catriona said. "So proud of you, Ahtisa!"

On Instagram Story, Catriona also celebrated Ahtisa's victory.

"She did it! Thailand, are you ready? Let's go!" she wrote.

Ahtisa is set to represent the Philippines at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Meanwhile, Katrina Llegado of Taguig City was crowned Miss Supranational Philippines, Gabriella Carballo of Cebu City was named Miss Eco International Philippines, and Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat was hailed Miss Cosmo Philippines.

Winwyn Marquez of Muntinlupa was named 1st runner-up, while Yllana Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna as 2nd runner-up. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News