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This year’s Miss Universe Philippines competition welcomes a new era of queens—those who lead with intellect, advocate with empathy, and walk with a purpose larger than themselves. With platforms rooted in education, empowerment, and sustainability, these ten women represent the evolving face of the modern Filipina queen: confident, committed, and ready to lead. MEGA presents its top 10 predictions for the queens poised to lead with purpose and take the Miss Universe Philippines stage by storm.
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Ahtisa Manalo, Quezon Province
Advocacy: LGBTQ+ rights, women’s health, education, and youth empowerment
Experience:
- Binibining Pilipinas International 2018 Winner
- Miss International 2018 1st Runner-Up
- Miss Universe Philippines 2024 2nd Runner-Up
- Miss Cosmo 2024 Top 10 Finalist
Ahtisa’s return is less a comeback and more a masterclass in presence and purpose.
Unique Edge: Her polished track record, compelling advocacies, and undeniable crowd appeal—especially during the MUPH 2024—make her not just a fan favorite, but a force with both heart and history behind her.
Winwyn Marquez, Muntinlupa
Advocacy: Women’s reproductive health, mental well-being, and access to education
Experience:
- Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Top 15 Finalist
- Miss World Philippines 2017 Winner
- Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 Winner
A consistent crowd favorite, she brings a winning blend of grace, grit, and grounded advocacy—earning not just applause, but genuine admiration.
Unique Edge: With a background that blends public service and pageantry, she exemplifies discipline, grace, and leadership in equal measure.
Yllana Aduana, Siniloan, Laguna
Advocacy: Environmental education, sustainability, and menstrual equity
Experience:
- Miss Philippines Earth 2021 1st Runner-Up
- Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Top 12 Finalist
- Miss Philippines Earth 2023 Winner
- Miss Earth-Air 2023 Winner
Yllana possesses a regal disposition who commands the stage with elegance, eloquence, and earned experience.
Unique Edge: With her firm grasp of climate issues and public health, she embodies the kind of queen who informs, inspires, and innovates.
Tyra Goldman, Bohol
Advocacy: Agricultural sustainability and farmer welfare
Experience:
- Mutya Pilipinas Tourism International 2019 Winner
- Miss Global 2020 Winner
On stage, Tyra doesn’t need to demand the spotlight—it finds her naturally.
Unique Edge: Her deep understanding of farming communities adds a refreshing layer of authenticity to her cause, making her voice especially relevant in today’s economic landscape, and her strong pageant track record shows she knows how to deliver—on stage and in substance.
Gwendoline Soriano, Baguio
Advocacy: OFW welfare and the emotional realities of migrant families
Poised and heartfelt, Gwendoline’s strength lies in how deeply she feels—and how clearly she communicates it.
Unique Edge: Though a major pageant newcomer, her lived experience as both an OFW child and former OFW herself makes her platform emotionally resonant and deeply personal, allowing her to connect with millions of Filipino families worldwide.
Eloisa Jauod, Laguna
Advocacy: Mental health awareness and women’s empowerment
A fresh face with a steady voice, Eloisa enters the national scene with clarity and calm.
Unique Edge: New to major pageants, her message is timely and universally important. With a grounded sense of empathy, she presents a new kind of strength—soft-spoken, but impactful—a quality increasingly vital in today’s leadership-driven pageantry.
Chelsea Fernandez, Sultan Kudarat
Advocacy: Youth empowerment and environmental volunteerism
Experience:
- Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2019 Winner
- Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 Winner
- Miss Globe 2022 Top 15 Finalist
Chelsea carries herself with the confidence of a champion, backed by the credentials to prove it.
Unique Edge: Her impressive pageant résumé speaks for itself, and her hands-on work with youth programs and environmental causes shows she’s just as accomplished off-stage; she understands impact beyond appearances, which elevates her beyond the typical mold.
Katrina Llegado, Taguig
Advocacy: Educational access, women empowerment, and civic service
Experience:
- Miss World Philippines Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2019 Winner
- Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 5th Runner-Up
- Miss Universe Philippines 2022 2nd Runner-Up
A queen that carries the kind of presence that doesn’t need to be loud to be lasting—measured, steady, and always in control.
Unique Edge: With years of experience under her belt and a platform grounded in education and service, Katrina is a candidate who leads with both polish and purpose.
Chanel Olive Thomas, Nueva Ecija
Advocacy: Trans visibility and inclusive access to education and employment
Experience:
- Miss Philippines Earth–Air 2015 Winner
- Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Winner
- Miss Supranational 2017 Top 10 Finalist
Chanel returns to the stage not just to be seen, but to make space for others to be seen too.
Unique Edge: As a pioneer for trans advocacy on the national stage, she brings barrier-breaking representation with empathy and resolve. Her message is clear: equality isn’t optional, it’s essential. With confidence, clarity, and conviction, she stands for visibility in spaces where it matters most.
Gabriella Carballo, Cebu City
Advocacy: Environmental sanitation and equitable health access
The Cebu representative brings quiet force to every stage she steps on—sharp, sincere, and effortlessly composed.
Unique Edge: With her early start in advocacy and community service, she brings a sense of direction and commitment rare for her age—forward-thinking and grounded in purpose.
Photos and Featured Image: MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES (via Instagram)
