Ahtisa Manalo to fly back to Manila on Sunday; fans encouraged to welcome her at airport

Ahtisa Manalo is coming home!

The Miss Universe 2025 3rd Runner-Up will be flying back to Manila on Sunday, Miss Universe Philippines announced.

Fans are encouraged to head to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 at 6 p.m. to welcome her back.

"Let us extend our warmest reception to our queen, who proudly represented the Philippines at the recently concluded 74th Miss Universe Coronation Night," the organization said.

Ahtisa represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. Mexico's Fatima Borsch won the crown.

At the coronation night, Ahtisa stunned in a white two-piece bikini and later in an elegant silver evening gown. For the National Costume competition, she wore a Mak Tumang creation inspired by Philippine fiestas.

Ahtisa also placed third in Miss Universe’s “Beyond the Crown” category.

—JCB, GMA Integrated News