Ahtisa Manalo sizzles in blue swimsuit at Miss Universe 2025 preliminary competition

Ahtisa Manalo was a scene-stealer during the swimsuit round of the Miss Universe 2025 preliminary competition on Wednesday evening in Bangkok, Thailand. 

The Philippine bet sizzled in a striking blue two-piece swimsuit as she showcased a confident and poised walk on the runway.

Ahtisa had her hair in loose waves and wore gold dangling earrings and a pair of nude heels.

Ahead of the preliminary competition, Ahtisa was a vision as a "festival queen" during the pageant's national costume competition held on Wednesday afternoon. 

She donned a Mak Tumang piece that features a flesh-colored Filipiniana top, with a wide bright colored skirt. She also wore a green and gold headpiece, and gold jewelry with colorful beads.

Online voting for different categories in the Miss Universe 2025 competition is open on the pageant’s app.

Ahtisa was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025 in May.

The coronation event is happening on November 21 at the Impact Muong Thong Thani Arena in Bangkok, Thailand.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News