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After Miss Universe 2025, Ahtisa Manalo says, 'Philippines, you're worth fighting for'
The Miss Universe 2025 marked Ahtisa Manalo’s final participation in pageantry after 18 years of competing.
On Instagram, the beauty queen from Quezon Province wrapped up her Miss Universe journey by posting clips from her performance in various segments of the international pageant held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Ahtisa began by sharing her introduction on the Miss Universe stage, where she proudly shouted, “Pilipinas!”
She also posted videos of her swimsuit and evening gown performances, as well as both rounds of the question-and-answer portion.
Quoting her answer from the first Q&A round, Ahtisa wrote: “I fight for what I want,” and added, “Philippines, you’re worth fighting for.”
The Filipina beauty queen also said that “winning goes beyond the title and the crown,” and that she is proud to have represented the Philippines on the Miss Universe stage.
“Thank you for being with me until the end,” she said. “Maraming salamat po mga kababayan!”
Ahtisa concluded her Miss Universe 2025 stint as 3rd runner-up. She also placed third in the “Beyond the Crown” category.
Meanwhile, Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was declared Miss Universe 2025. —Hermes Joy Tunac/KG, GMA Integrated News
