Miss Philippinesโฃ Crowned Winner โof Miss Universe 2025 National costume Competition
Mexico City – Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippinesโ captivated judgesโค and audiences alike,securing โthe “Bestโฃ Nationalโ Costume” award at the Missโฃ Universe 2025 preliminary competition held November 19,2025. Manalo’s stunningโ ensemble showcased the โขrich culturalโ heritage of the Philippines, earning her the coveted title ahead of contestants fromโ nations around the globe.
The national costume competition is a highly anticipated segmentโ of the Miss Universe pageant, โฃoffering a platform for contestants to express their national pride and artistry. This year’s event highlighted diverseโ cultural traditions through elaborate designsโฃ and performances. The win for the philippines underscores the country’s longstanding success in this portion of the competition and generates significant national โexcitement as the overall pageant progresses.โฃ
Puerto Rico’s Zashely Alicea also garnered attention during the preliminaryโ round, impressing viewers with her golden buzzer-inspired costume. The Miss Universe 2025 finale willโ be held in Mexico, whereโฃ Manalo and Alicea will continue toโ compete for the overall crown. (LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA)