Michelle Dee calls for ‘bayanihan’ as she rallies votes for Ahtisa Manalo in Miss Universe 2025

Michelle Dee is showing her full support for Ahtisa Manalo, who is currently representing the Philippines in Miss Universe 2025.

On her Instagram Stories, the Sparkle star and Miss Universe Philippines 2023 queen reposted Ahtisa’s rankings in the pageant’s online voting categories and encouraged fans to unite behind her.

“#BAYANIHAN,” Michelle wrote in the caption. “Laban [Ahtisa]!”

In the update she shared, Ahtisa ranked first in the categories People’s Choice, Miss Photogenic, Best in Evening Gown, Miss Congeniality, Beyond the Crown, Most Beautiful People, and Best National Costume. She also placed second in the Best Skin category as of 12 a.m. (Philippine time) on November 11.

To vote, simply download the Miss Universe app on the App Store or Google Play, and earn free votes by watching ads or purchasing votes directly on the app.

Ahtisa was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 in May.

The international pageant is happening on November 21 in Thailand.

Recently, Ahtisa revealed that Mak Tumang designed her national costume, while Val Taguba worked on her evening gown.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News