Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray expressed her pride and joy over Ahtisa Manalo’s recent crowning as Miss Universe Philippines 2025. The two beauty queens were batchmates in Binibining Pilipinas 2018.
On X (formerly Twitter), Catriona referred to Ahtisa as the “bunso” of their batch and wrote, “Proof that you should never ever give up on your dreams! So proud of you, Ahtisa!”
She also took to Instagram Stories to cheer on Ahtisa’s upcoming Miss Universe journey: “She did it! Thailand, are you ready? Let’s go!”
Ahtisa will represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe pageant on November 21 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Other winners of the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 pageant include Katrina Llegado of Taguig City as Miss Supranational Philippines, Gabriella Carballo of Cebu City as Miss Eco International Philippines, and Chelsea Fernandez of Sultan Kudarat as Miss Cosmo Philippines.
Winwyn Marquez of Muntinlupa was named 1st runner-up, while Yllana Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna placed as 2nd runner-up.