Ahtisa Manalo shared what she felt after the pageant
Miss Universe 2025 3rd runner-up Ahtisa Manalo said that she is feeling happy and content after the coronation show.
The Pinay beauty queen made a lot of Pinoy pageant fans proud with her performance in the 74th edition of one of the most prestigious pageants in the world. Many fans expected her to be the winner or at least the 1st runner-up, but they were heartbroken when the result was not what they had expected.
One of those frustrated fans was Unkabogable Star Vice Ganda, who thought that the Philippines was robbed again.
After the pageant, Kapamilya reporter Dyan Castillejo was able to have an interview with Ahtisa Manalo. The Pinay beauty queen was asked about her thoughts after the pageant. “What are your emotions right now?” Dyan asked.
“I’m very happy. I’m happy and content,” Ahtisa said, adding that she did her best and this was all she could do. Dyan commented that she did her 100 percent and did everything she planned, and the beauty queen agreed with this.
In another video that Dyan shared on her X, formerly Twitter, account, she interviewed Ahtisa with Miss Universe 2025 4th runner-up Olivia Yace from Cote d’Ivoire.
Olivia said that she is proud as she represented her country, and she dedicated her success to her people.
Ahtisa was hopeful that as long as there was no crowning moment yet, she still had the chance to be victorious. “Laban pa rin yun,” she said. After doing her best, she said that it was already up to everyone.
Dyan lauded both of the candidates for their answers during the Q&A portion. The reporter also let Ahtisa and Olivia talk about their gowns. When asked about their plans after the pageant, they still have no exact plan yet because they are still waiting for the organisation’s instructions.
Ahtisa Manalo also shared her message for her fans. She said, “Maraming-maraming salamat po sa suporta, always sa pagmamahal niyo.”