Ahtisa Manalo represented Quezon, Philippines at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and competed against 52 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. She was second runner-up to Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, Philippines.
On May 2, 2025, Ahtisa represented Quezon at Miss Universe Philippines 2025 and competed against 65 other candidates at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. She won the title.
Miss Universe Philippines 2026 contestants
In April 2026, Ahtisa will go back to the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City to crown her successor. It is the seventh edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Miss Universe candidate of the Philippines.
More than 60 women will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:
This is an ongoing list. It will be updated regularly.
- Alexandra Krishna Oriño, 21, Albay
- Megan Larisse Baldevia, 23, Bacolod
- Felicia Fran Aldana, Bacoor
- Kathleen Dale B. Caseñas, 22, Batangas
- Cristeta Longey, 24, Benguet
- Princess Ryla Hernandez, 22, Cabanatuan
- Alicia Buendia, 19, Cagayan de Oro
- Erica Jean Cadayday, Camiguin
- Jensel Caña, Cavite
- Apriel Smith, 29, Cebu City
- Nicole Yance Borromeo, 24, Cebu Province
- Tyra Jane Godino, Dasmariñas
- Maria Chessa Bendigo, Davao City
- Avegail Kultsar, Florida, United States’ Filipino community
- Trexy Paris C. Roxas, 19, Iligan
- Zestah Shalom Espinosa, 21, Iloilo City
- Nicklyn Jutay, 22, Iloilo Province
- Prima Joy Alamban, 24, Isabela
- Imelda Bautista Schweighart, 30, Kalibo, Aklan
- Ysabel Cecilia Prats, Laguna
- Charieze Lianne Cacayorin, 23, Laoag
- Kareyl Mae Cabahug, Leyte
- Scarlett de Mesa, 31, Los Baños
- Ashley Victoria Montenegro, 25, Luisiana, Laguna
- Adela-Mae Marshall, 28, Muntinlupa
- Alexandria Margarette Colmenares, Negros Occidental
- Maria Fatima Al-Sowyed, 32, Negros Oriental
- Jaia Lyne Aluning, Nueva Vizcaya
- Neil Camille Silva, 22, Occidental Mindoro
- Patricia Ella Evangelista, Padre Burgos, Quezon
- Allyson Hetland, 24, Pampanga
- Donna Reign Nuguid, Pangasinan
- Marie Guizelle de Leon, Parañaque
- Nicole Cruz, Pasay
- Kristen Marcelino, Pateros
- Catherine Wardle, Samar Island
- Rose Ann Albania, San Carlos, Pangasinan
- Jayka Noelle Munsayac, 23, San Jose, Negros Oriental
- Rachel Hanna Gozum, Santo Tomas, La Union
- Renee Rose Patual, Southern Leyte
- Jenrose Javier, Sultan Kudarat
- Jacqueline Gulrajani, 31, Tacloban
- Maria Ysabella Ysmael, 29, Taguig
- Chrystel Mae Azarcon Correos, 29, Tandag, Surigao del Sur
- Marian de la Cruz Arellano, Tarlac
- Janica Francen Aquino, Tuguegarao
- Michelle Tantoco Burchell, United Kingdom’s Filipino community
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