Miss Universe Philippines 2025 took place on May 2, 2025.
This national pageant crowned its winner at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines, marking the sixth edition of the standalone competition.

Event Details

The coronation night featured 69 candidates competing for the title previously held by Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan, who passed the crown to Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon.

Preliminary competitions occurred on April 28, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.

Hosts included Xian Lim and Gabbi Garcia, with performers like James Reid and Marlo Mortel, and a delayed telecast aired on GMA Network on May 4.

Key Timeline

  • Announcement : March 13, 2025, via social media—"Save the date, PILIPINAS!"
  • Preliminaries : April 28, 2025
  • Coronation : May 2, 2025 (one week before midterm elections)
  • Post-Event : Winner Ahtisa Manalo competed at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand on November 21, placing third runner-up; send-off event on November 2.

Trending Context

In Philippine pageant circles, this edition buzzed with fan votes (e.g., Piña PH, Bingo Plus) advancing semifinalists, blending tradition with real-time audience input.

Forums like Reddit highlighted excitement around schedules, though some confused it with the international Miss Universe event later that year.

Ahtisa Manalo's crowning continued the Philippines' strong legacy, echoing wins like Catriona Gray's in 2018.

"Save the date, PILIPINAS! The much awaited Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Coronation is happening this May 2, 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena."

TL;DR: The event was on May 2, 2025, already held last year—with Ahtisa Manalo as winner.

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