Miss Universe Philippines bets Tarah Valencia, Ahtisa Manalo, Alexie Mae Brooks and Christi Lynn McGarry. Image: screengrab from YouTube/Empire Philippines Many people are expecting a “bloodbath” in this year’s edition of the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, with international pageant veterans among the aspirants. But national contest rookies have stepped up their game, not making it a walk in the park for the seasoned contenders.
Binibining Pilipinas alumnae Ahtisa Manalo and Christi McGarry, along with 2021 Miss Universe Philippines-Charity Victoria Velasquez Vincent, are leading the charge among the veterans, while newbies Alexie Mae Brooks and Tarah Valencia have presented themselves as formidable contenders as well. READ: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 prelims glitches, delayed airing dismay fans The Miss Universe Philippines 2024 coronation night will be on Wednesday night (May 22) at 8PM at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where reigning queen Michelle Marquez Dee will crown the winner, who will compete in the 73rd Miss Universe competition in Mexico later this year. Here are the ladies who have been making an impact since the competition began in February: Ahtisa Manalo, Quezon Province Ma.
Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province. The 2018 Miss International first runner-up received encouragement from her Bb. Pilipinas batchmate and 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray the moment she confirmed her return to the national pageant stage.
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