08/05/2026
Did you know?
Ahtisa Manalo is the only Filipina in history to compete in and place in three distinct major international pageants, a legendary "crossover" feat that no other woman in the Philippines has ever achieved.
Here's why:
She is the only active Bb. Pilipinas queen who crossed over to the modern Miss Universe Philippines era to reach the global stage twice more.
History of Ahtisa Her National Achievements:
She is the only person from Quezon Province to deliver back-to-back historic national placements and win its first-ever Miss Universe Philippines title.
Pageant Titles and Rankings
Little Ms Enverga 2005
Miss Candelaria 2012
Reyna ng Aliwan 2017 2nd Runner-Up
Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Winner
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 2nd Runner-Up
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Winner
National Special Awards
Miss Smilee 2024
Miss Fairy Skin 2024
Miss iColor Plus 2024
Miss Zonrox Color Safe 2024
Miss Hello Glow 2024
Miss Danielitoโs Home Kitchen 2024
Queen of Hearts Sleepwear 2024
Miss Aqua Boracay 2024
Miss Hello Glow 2025
Miss Vitress 2025
Miss Jewelmer 2025
Face of Mags 2025
Empowered FiliPINA Award 2025
History of Ahtisa Her International Achievements:
Ahtisa is the only crossover queen to carry the Philippine sash to three different international stages with a perfect placement record.
Pageant Titles and Rankings
Miss International 2018 1st Runner-Up
Miss Cosmo 2024 Top 10 Finalist
Miss Universe 2025 3rd Runner-Up
International Special Awards
People's Choice Award Miss Cosmo 2024
Miss Cosmo Tourism Ambassador 2024
Best National Costume Miss Universe 2025
Beyond the Crown 3rd Place Miss Universe 2025
The 3-Peat National Costume "FESTEJADA"
She made history by securing a 3-Peat of international placements and winning the Best National Costume at Miss Universe 2025. Her FESTEJADA gown by Mak Tumang utilized 65,000 petals to honor the Pahiyas Festival of her home province, Quezon.
The Successor Bea Connection
Poetically, Ahtisa's major national reigns ended with her crowning successors named Bea:
BB Pilipinas International 2019
She passed her crown to Bea Patricia "Patch" Magtanong
Miss Universe Philippines 2026
She completed her 18-year journey by crowning Bea Millan-Windorski on May 2, 2026.
Overall, She's the only filipina who compete 3 international titles.
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