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Charmie Joy Pagulong - The Philippine Star
July 17, 2025 | 12:00am
Ahtisa and Chelsea, together with (from left) Mister Pilipinas Worldwide Global 2025 Jether Palomo, Miss Universe Philippines 2025 first runner-up Winwyn Marquez and Mister Supranational 2025 fourth runner-up Kenneth Cabungcal, grace the meet-and-greet segment of international shoe designer Jojo Bragais’ anniversary event.
Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2025 Ahtisa Manalo and Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez are busy gearing up for their upcoming international competitions.
Ahtisa is poised to compete at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in November in Thailand, while Chelsea is bound for the second edition of Miss Cosmo, which will take place in December in Vietnam.
“You know, with all the very positive comments that I’m receiving from all the supporters that we have all over the Philippines and sometimes not even in the Philippines, I will be very proud to carry the name Philippines in Thailand when I compete for Miss Universe,” Ahtisa shared on the sidelines of the Jojo Bragais Anniversary Outlet Sale event that included a meet and greet with titleholders.
“And of course, it just motivates me to give the best fight ever that I can give for the Philippines when I get there because you, guys, inspire me to be my best.”
Miss Universe Philippines 2025 Ahtisa Manalo is set to compete at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in November in Thailand.
Chelsea, on the other hand, has set her sights on winning the first crown for the country at Miss Cosmo.
“I’ve started my preparations because I know, all of us know, that Miss Cosmo, it has a debate segment. So, I’m really focused on that. I already began my workout and, of course, my communication classes with my coaches,” she said, adding that she wants to go to Vietnam fully prepared. “And of course, with the help of Jojo Bragais shoes, I know I can start anything with pride and confidence.” She also asked for the support of the Filipino pageant community for her Miss Cosmo journey.
MUPH 2025 first runner-up Winwyn Marquez, for her part, affirmed her support for both queens.
As to what to expect from her career, the Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 winner shared that she’s resuming her acting projects at GMA Network.
Miss Cosmo Philippines 2025 Chelsea Fernandez is bound for the second edition of the Miss Cosmo international pageant, which is happening in December in Vietnam.
“I’m very thankful to go back to GMA. And I’m going back to acting, sa pagiging kontrabida. So, watch out for my forthcoming projects,” Winwyn enthused.
She will also be starting her YouTube channel dubbed “Winwyn Situation.” “I am documenting everything that I am doing right now so that I can share it with my fans and everyone in the world,” she said.
Meanwhile, Mister Pilipinas Worldwide Global 2025 Jether Palomo and Mister Supranational 2025 fourth runner-up Kenneth Cabungcal also attended the Jojo Bragais event. The store’s anniversary sale runs until today at 4 p.m. at its flagship store along Scout Borromeo in Quezon City.
Miss Grand International 2024 CJ Opiaza and the Miss Grand Philippines 2025 candidates will be present on the last day of the sale.
