Philippine bet Ahtisa Manalo kept the countryโs Miss Universe streak alive after securing a coveted spot in the Top 12 during the finals night in Bangkok, Thailand. Her announcement as a semifinalist drew loud cheers from Filipino fans in the arena and online, marking a strong continuation of her standout performance throughout the competition.
Manalo impressed early in the evening with a striking white two-piece halter swimsuit, her walk and stage presence solidifying her place among this yearโs strongest contenders. As her name was called, a short feature flashed onscreen highlighting her journey from national pageantry to the global stage โ a reminder of her long-prepared comeback and dedication to the crown.
Joining her in the Top 12 are the representatives of Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Guadeloupe, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, China, Thailand, Malta, and Cรดte dโIvoire. With the crown set to be passed on from reigning Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig, all eyes are now on whether Manalo can power through the next rounds and bring home another win for the Philippines.
Image from Ahtisha Manalo FB