Ahtisa Manalo kicks off grand homecoming parade in Manila

Ahtisa Manalo has kicked off her grand homecoming parade in Manila!

On social media Tuesday, the Miss Universe Philippines organization shared a video of Ahtisa’s arrival at the Manila City Hall, where she was welcomed by a sea of fans and a live band. 

In the video, the Miss Universe third runner-up looked ethereal in her white Mak Tumang gown, which the designer said is inspired by "angels and the heavens." The gown is called “Seraphim: A Fiery One." 

Ahtisa was accompanied by MUPH 2025 National Director and MUPH President and CEO Jonas Gaffud.

“Our Miss Universe 2025 3rd Runner Up has arrived in Manila City Hall as the starting point of her Homecoming Parade,” the caption read. 

MUPH previously announced that Ahtisa has two homecoming parades. A parade in Manila, and a parade in Pasay City at the Mall of Asia complex that will start at 3:30 p.m. 

Ahtisa arrived in the Philippines on November 25. 

 

 

 

 

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The Miss Universe 2025 marked the end of pageantry for her after 18 years of competing. 

She finished as third runner-up in the international pageant and also placed third in the Beyond the Crown category. 

Mexico's Fatima Bosch was hailed Miss Universe 2025. 

 

 

 

 

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— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News