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Tomorrow, all eyes will be glued to the screens, watching every queen’s walk, judging every woman’s poise, and scrutinizing every answer. In the Philippines, pageantry is a national obsession. It’s no surprise that the buzz of this year’s Miss Universe Philippines is louder than ever.
To get a sense of where the crown might land, MEGA spoke with seasoned correspondents, insiders, and fans to find out who their top three bets are. Their choices might surprise you—and maybe even sway your own picks.
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For the Philippines by Oyelle
Oyelle believes that it’s about time for Quezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo to take the Miss Universe Philippines crown. She is a queen beloved by many with her relatability, charm, and undeniable face card.
Next on For the Philippines’ list of bets is Taguig City’s Katrina Llegado, whose A game has been present from the styling department and runways to the engagements. With her experience representing the Philippines internationally and now on her second time at Miss Universe Philippines, the beauty queen certainly knows how to perform her best at all times.
Lastly is crossover queen Sultan Kudarat’s Chelsea Fernandez, known for her explosive and unexpected performances. Whether it’s her pasarela, stage presence, or energy, she’s always giving it her all, making sure the audience will remember her.
The Philippine Powerhouse
Sitting at the first bet is Laguna’s Eloisa Jauod, whose towering height and fresh face give her an edgeagainst Latina contenders. With her consistency and strong stage presence, she stands out, making her a worthy crownholder.
Next on The Philippine Powerhouse’s list is Ahtisa Manalo. Her doll-like beauty and relatable charm earned her a loyal fan base. Hungry for the crown, Manalo stands as a worthy and great compeition for the crown.
Last is Muntinlupa’s Winwyn Marquez. Being a veteran in the pageant scene, she brings fire and an unpredictable performance to the competition, keeping the rest of the contenders on their toes.
Lex Librea
In no particular order, passionate pageant fan (from the viral Venus Raj celebratory video) Lex Librea has listed out his bets with great analysis, starting with the proven pedigree Ahtisa Manalo. With beautiful features paired with her strong personality, Librea believes that she’s got the right chops to succeed internationally again.
Joining his roster of bets is Eloisa Jauod. Being new to the national scene, the beauty queen could still use some refinement, however, her rawness and authenticity can be a great advantage to the Miss Universe Philippines stage.
He also adds Winwyn Marquez to his list of bets. The beauty queen has been proven a worthy competitor who hasn’t slowed down. While her only hindrance in the competition is her height, she more than makes up for it with her signature Marquez beauty queen line and her competitive fire.
The Crown Chronicles
Their top bet belongs to Ahtisa Manalo. Even with all her years in the pageant scene, The Crown Chronicles noted her growth. From her interviews alone, she has become more relaxed and ready, even easier to connect with. From her killer walk to the yellow gown that made her glow, Manalo is a strong competitor to look out for.
Sitting at a close second is Chelsea Fernandez, who, in The Crown Chronicles’ opinion, gave one of the best preliminary performances ever. The bombshell body, her pasarela in the swimsuit round and the chic way she played with the sarong, and her mermaid-like blue dress—all these secured her as one of the top beauty queens to keep an eye on. As a pageant geek herself, Fernandez knows the ins and outs of the scene, giving her a distinct edge.
Baguio’s pageantry training didn’t go unnoticed by The Crown Chronicles, which is why she is also betting on Gwendoline Soriano. While some thought she was too sweet for the crown, she certainly dispelled those doubts, bringing out the diva in her during the swimsuit round. While she doesn’t have the experience of Manalo or Fernandez, Soriano’s winning glow in the preliminaries could push her to the top.
Titas of Pageantry
Ahtisa Manalo immediately takes Titas of Pageantry’s first place. With her undeniable face card, celebrity-like figure, and relatively large fanbase, it makes perfect sense for the beauty queen to represent the Philippines in Thailand.
Second on their list is Chelsea Fernandez, who aced the preliminaries from her powerful swimsuit performance to her regal evening gown. With a reliable veteran such as her, it won’t be a surprise for her to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines.
There are many veterans in the competition, but emerging as a fresh face is Eloisa Jauod, whose statuesque figure feels like a combination of Miss Universe Philippines titleholders Venus Raj, Janine Tugonon, and Shamcey Supsup, with a hint of Ara Arida.
With just hours left before the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation night, one thing is clear: Quezon Province’s Ahtisa Manalo is the consensus favorite, appearing on all five correspondents’ lists. Laguna’s Eloisa Jauod and Sultan Kudarat’s Chelsea Fernandez also prove to be strong and popular contenders, offering a mix of fresh promise and veteran firepower.
While each queen brings something unique to the table, the ultimate decision lies in tonight’s performance. Until then, the excitement continues to build, and the crown remains anyone’s for the taking.
Tune in to the finale tonight to see who will be crowned this year’s Miss Universe Philippines.
Featured Image and Photos: MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES, AHTISA MANALO, KATRINA LLEGADO, CHELSEA FERNANDEZ, ELOISA JAUOD, WINWYN MARQUEZ, GWENDOLYN SORIANO (via Instagram)
