Manila, Philippines – Miss Bulacan, Chelsea Manalo has been crowned as new Miss Universe Philippines 2024, held at the MOA Arena on Wednesday.
Miss Universe 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee passed the crown to Manalo.
First runner up winner was Miss Cainta Stacey Gabriel, 2nd runner up was Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province, while Tarah Valencia from Baguio, and Miss Taguig Christi Lynn McGarry, bagged 3rd and 4th place respectively.
Highlights of the pageant includes an opening number featuring Michelle Dee and drag queen Philippines Marina Summer.
Miss Universe Philippines candidates also showcased their swimsuit and long gowns made by Filipino designers with performances from singer and Thai actor Win Metawin.
Miss Universe announced the representatives for other international pageants like Tarah Mae Valencia for Miss Supranational, Cyrille Payumo for Miss Charm, Alexie Mae Brooks for Miss Eco International, and Maria Ahtisa Manalo for Miss Cosmo.
Manalo will represent the Philippines for upcoming Miss Universe held in Mexico.