Monyekang monyeka! 🥵

Ahtisa Manalo turns up the heat at Impact Challenger Hall in Thailand as she confidently struts in the swimsuit competition of Miss Universe 2025.

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TOP 12 ANNOUNCEMENT IS NEXT!

MAY LABAN PA, AHTISA!!!! She is in the TOP 12!!!!!!!

One step closer to the crown ✨

Ahtisa Manalo advances to the Top 12 and moves on to the evening gown portion of Miss Universe 2025.

Also part of the Top 12 are:

Chile - Inna Moll

Colombia - Vanessa Pulgarín

Cuba - Lina Luaces

Guadeloupe - Ophély Mézino

Mexico - Ophély Mézino

Puerto Rico - Zashely Alicea

Venezuela - Stephany Abasali

China - Zhao Na

Thailand - Praveenar Singh

Malta - Julia Cluett

Côte d'Ivoire - Olivia Yacé

Like a goddess! 🌌

The Philippines’ bet Ahtisa Manalo stuns in a breathtaking dreamy, white gown on the 74th Miss Universe stage.

She is wearing a design by renowned Filipino designer, Val Taguba.

FINAL 5 ANNOUNCEMENT is here!!!!!

The crown is within reach!! 👑✨

Ahtisa Manalo secures a spot in the Top 5 of the 74th Miss Universe competition.

She now moves on to the first Question and Answer round alongside:

Thailand – Praveenar Singh

Venezuela – Stephany Abasali

Mexico – Ophély Mézino

Côte d'Ivoire – Olivia Yacé

A beacon of hope indeed! 🫨❤️‍🔥

Ahtisa Manalo delivers a powerful response during the Judges’ question round, where she was asked what she would contribute to humanity as a global ambassador:

“I want to be the hope of people. I come from a very poor background. I started pageants at 10 years old to put myself through school and to lift my family out of poverty. And if there’s anything that I want to show the universe, I’m here right now. I’m standing as Miss Universe because I was able to get myself out of any situation because I was hardworking, I was persistent, and I fight for what I want,” she concluded.

A queen with purpose through and through 👑

When asked, “If you win the title of Miss Universe tonight, how would you use this platform to empower young girls?” Ahtisa Manalo shared her commitment to working with an organization that supports girls from impoverished backgrounds, continuing her efforts to provide them with equal opportunities.

“It doesn’t matter what your life circumstances are; it doesn’t define where you will go,” she emphasized.

Ahtisa is your 3rd Runner-up! She evens with 2011's Shamcey Supsup in the same placing!!!!!

We’re proud of you, Queen! 💗

The Philippines’ bet Ahtisa Manalo ends her run in the 74th Miss Universe pageant competition, finishing at third runner up.

Mexico’s Fátima Bosch takes home the crown.

And Ariella Arida 2 years later (3rd Runner-up, 2013)

Day 2 at #TerraMadreAsiaPacific! 🍽️ 🇵🇭

There’s so much to explore at the bustling Street Food Festival. It’s packed with regional delicacies, native produce, and artisanal products from various local communities, and even from our APAC neighbors. 😋 #SlowFoodNegros I’m

Grilling eel from Bago River!

At #TerraMadreAsiaPacific, Chef Miggy Moreno of Michelin-selected Palm Grill proudly gave the crowd a masterclass in making his signature Tausug dish, Piyanggang Manok. 🍗🥥🇵🇭 #SlowFoodNegros

Host Philippines absorbs a 6-0 loss to world No. 14 Poland in its opening match in the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup.

The Filipina5 will play two more games against Argentina and Morocco in Group A.

(📸: Philippine Women's Futsal Facebook page)

TOP EIGHT

Eldrew Yulo finishes 8th in the boys' all-around final of the Junior Artistic Gymnastics World Championships after totaling 78.731 points.

His scores are 14.3 (floor exercise), 13.466 (vault), 13.066 (h bar), 13 (pommel horse), 12.833 (p bars), and rings (12.066).

📸: PSC

BRONZE FOR ELDREW! 🥉

Eldrew Yulo captures the floor exercise bronze in the Junior Artistic Gymnastics World Championships after scoring 13.733 points in the final.

China's Yang Lanbin takes the gold with 13.833, while Italy's Simone Speranza bags silver with 13.766.

Solidaridad Bookshop was sold to Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste, the Ermita bookstore announced on Sunday, November 23.

In a Facebook post, Solidaridad Bookshop said Leviste’s investment was to ensure that the store could continue its operations “and help preserve the legacy of F. Sionil Jose with the continued advice of the Jose family.”

Leviste’s mother, senator Loren Legarda, was the longtime friend of the late F. Sionil Jose — the bookstore’s founder.

This comes just months after the owners told UST’s The Flame that the bookstore had been sold, only to later retract the statement, citing a “miscommunication among siblings.”

More than 20,000 young athletes, 28 sporting events, one great city. This year, General Santos hosted the Batang Pinoy National Youth Games.

In this episode, voices from the General Santos City tell us how local sports tourism works – how excellence in sports is empowered by excellence in tourism.

Show host Pató Gregorio talks to Batang Pinoy gold medalists who hail from GenSan, sharing their journey as budding champions. GenSan Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao also shares her thoughts on how her city has thrived on both sports and tourism.

Homestretch aims to tell the stories of people who inspire us with their struggles and triumphs, and the places that help define our spirit as a nation.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ9VvsIbdrs

DOUBLE BRONZE! 🥉🥉

Eldrew Yulo ends his campaign in the 2025 Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships with multiple medals as he snags the bronze in horizontal bar.

Yulo, also the bronze medalist in floor exercise, tallies 14.000 points as he finishes behind Colombia's Camilo Vera (14.533) and USA's Danila Leykin (14.233).

WINNING IN LOVE AND GYMNASTICS 💕

Brothers Eldrew and Carlos Yulo pose for a photo with their respective partners at the end of the Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships hosted by the country.

Eldrew won a pair of bronze medals in floor exercise and horizontal bar. | via Delfin Dioquino/Rappler

FAMILY AFFAIR 🧑‍🧑‍🧒

Eldrew Yulo shares his success in the Junior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships with his mother Angelica and father Mark Andrew.

The young Yulo won bronzes in floor exercise and horizontal bar. | via Delfin Dioquino/Rappler

Miss Universe Côte D’Ivoire 2025 Olivia Yacé announced her resignation from the title of Miss Universe Africa and Oceania on Monday, November 24. She will also be relinquishing any future affiliations with the Miss Universe organization.

In a social media post, Yacé reiterated her need to stay true to her values and guiding principles — adding that this is what solidified her decision to step away from the title.

“As I stated on stage, it is my greatest wish to be a role model for the new generation, especially young girls. I encourage them to push their limits, to walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and to proudly embrace their identity,” the beauty queen wrote.

Yacé finished as 4th runner-up in the prestigious pageant, while Mexico’s Fatima Bosch was named Miss Universe 2025.