FAVORITES: Miss Universe Philippines 2025 grand coronation night
Miss Universe Philippines 2025, the sixth edition of the annual pageant has culminated last night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Heavy favorite Maria Ahtisa Manalo, 27, from Candelaria, Quezon Province, bagged the crown among 66 contestants following a tough competition.
The Philippines last won the Miss Universe crown in 2018 with Catriona Gray when the pageant was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year, with another strong representation expected from the country, especially since it's being held in the same host location, the possibility of clinching the fifth crown seems quite achievable.
Ahtisa's victory in her third try was a testament of her perseverance and determination to follow her dream of becoming Miss Universe despite a few setbacks.
Last night's competition wasn't an easy one. With numerous strong contenders vying for the crown, any of the finalists would have made a deserving winner.
If we were to hand out some special awards from the coronation night, here are the winners:
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FACE OF THE NIGHT
2nd - Sultan Kudarat, Chelsea Fernandez
3rd - Taguig, Maria Katrina Llegado
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BEST IN SWIMSUIT
2nd - Sultan Kudarat, Chelsea Fernandez
3rd - Siniloan, Laguna, Yllana Marie Aduana
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BEST IN EVENING GOWN
2nd - Siniloan, Laguna, Yllana Marie Aduana
3rd - Taguig, Maria Katrina Llegado
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BEST IN INTERVIEW
2nd - Siniloan, Laguna, Yllana Marie Aduana
3rd - Sultan Kudarat, Chelsea Fernandez
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TOP MODEL
2nd - Quezon Province, Maria Ahtisa Manalo
3rd - Siniloan, Laguna, Yllana Marie Aduana
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MOST ELEGANT
2nd - Sultan Kudarat, Chelsea Fernandez
3rd - Quezon Province, Maria Ahtisa Manalo
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Photos: Miss Universe Philippines