Catriona Gray, Pia Wurtzbach still very proud of Ahtisa Manalo's 3rd-runner up finish

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray (left) and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach (right) praise Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo (center) for giving her all in the recently concluded 74th Miss Universe.
PHOTO/S: Instagram / Miss Universe Philippines on Facebook

Very proud pa rin ang karamihan sa naabot na 3rd runner-up finish ni Ahtisa Manalo sa katatapos lamang na Miss Universe 2025.

Naibalik kasi niya ang Pilipinas sa Miss Universe Top 5.

The last time na nangyari ito ay taong 2021, kung saan si Beatrice Gomez ang Philippine bet.

Ahtisa Manalo is Miss Universe 2025 3rd runner-up.

Ahtisa Manalo is Miss Universe 2025 3rd runner-up. 
Photo/s: Miss Universe Philippines on Facebook

Ginanap ang 74th Miss Universe sa Impact Challenger Hall sa Pak Kret, Nonthaburi, Thailand, nitong Biyernes, November 22, 2025 (Philippine time).

Si Fatima Bosch ng Mexico ang itinanghal na Miss Universe 2025.

Tinalo ni Fatima ang iba pang 119 candidates sa Miss Universe 2025 grand coronation ng pageant.

Hinirang na first runner-up si Praveenar Singh ng Thailand.

Second runner-up si Stephany Abasali ng Venezuela.

Ang pambato ng Pilipinas na si Ahtisa ang third runner-up.

Fourth runner-up si Olivia Yace ng Côte d’ Ivoire.

PIA wurtzbach, catriona gray very proud of ahtisa manalo

Kabilang sa mga nag-congratulate si Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Aniya, simula pa lang ito ng malalaking pangyayari sa karera ni Ahtisa.

“What an inspirational journey you’ve had and this is just the beginning.Thank you for carrying the Philippines with so much beauty, heart, and purpose. We are so proud of you. This is just the beginning of big things for you.. keep shining!! We love you,@ahtisa!”

Pia wurtzbach message to Ahtisa Manalo
Ayon naman kay Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, “So proud. We all saw how you left your heart on that stage. Our queen @ahtisa”

Catriona Gray message to Ahtisa Manalo
May mensahe rin si Vice Ganda, “Philippines let us all CONGRATULATE Ahtisa Manalo!!! She worked hard, performed well and WON it!!!!”

 

Ang post ng Miss World 1993 second-runner up na si Ruffa Gutierrez: “Congratulations to Ahtisa Manalo, the Miss Universe Philippines organization, and the entire team. Your dedication, grace, and hard work were evident. Ahtisa, you remain a queen in our hearts continue to shine and conquer the universe!!! #MissUniverse2025″

 

Read: Live Updates: Ahtisa Manalo makes it to Miss Universe 2025 Top 5

VICE GANDA, ruffa, NETIZENS REACT

Papuri ang mga mensahe para kay Ahtisa, pero pagkadismaya ang naramdaman ng maraming Pilipino sa naging resulta ng pageant matapos ihayag ang mga nanalo.

Habang nanonood si Vice, magkakasunod ang reaction niya sa X: “Hanggang sa Miss Universe ninakawan nyo ang Pilipinas! Grabe!!! #MissUniverse2025″

 

Halata sa mga one-liner posts ng It’s Showtime host ang gulat at galit.

Ha???!!!!! Quing inaniooooo!!!! #MissUniverse2025

Yung magagandang sagot 3rd and 4th??? Tapos yung di mo expected yun ang nanalo?? Ha?? Baka baliktad yung sulat???

ung dalawang walang kwentang sagot ang naglaban hahahaha

Unacceptable!!!!! #MissUniverse2025

 

Sabi naman ni Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee: “I’m so confused.”

 

Dagdag pa ni Michelle, “speechless #missuniverse2025″

 

Sambit namn ni Ruffa: “IM SHOCKED!!”

 

Dagdag niya: “The two strongest contenders, in my opinion, ended up placing the lowest at Miss Universe 2025. They deserved a higher placement! #MissUniverse2025″

 

Read: FULL TRANSCRIPT: Miss Universe 2025 Top 5 1R Q&A portion

MISS UNIVERSE 2025 RESULTS, PABALIGTAD?

Marami talaga ang nagtaka at ang iba ay nag-isip na baka mali ang pagkakabasa at pabaligtad ang actual results for Top 5.

Ang post ni John Lapus, “Nabaligtad yata ang list!”

 

Sabi rin ni GMA News reporter Joseph Morong, “Ndi ba in reverse order to?”

 

Ganito rin ang opinyon ni Awra Briguela: “BALIKTAD HATA PAG KAKABASA #MissUniverse2025”

 

Biro muli ni Joseph: “Pretty much sums it up.”