Ahtisa Manalo just keeps on winning after being crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2025. People Asia/InstagramThe Filipina beauty queen has been named among this year's women of style and substance by PeopleAsia magazine.
She joins women who excel in different fields, from business and medicine to entertainment and public service. Among them are actress Anne Curtis, broadcast journalist Karmina Constantino, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, and construction entrepreneur Charmaine Lagman, to name a few.
"It is a great honor to stand shoulder to shoulder with women who shape industries, challenge limits, and lead with grace on this People Asia cover," Manalo said in an Instagram post.
"This issue is filled with inspiring stories of courage, purpose, and passion. A reminder that style is so much more than what we wear," she added.
"Thank you for choosing me as one of People Asia's Women of Style and Substance for 2025."
Manalo has been busy training for Miss Universe 2025, which will be held in Thailand this November.
This will be her third time to represent the Philippines, and many have been inspired by her pageant journey. She placed first runner-up in Miss International 2018, and finished in the Top 10 of Miss Cosmo 2024.
Aside from being a beauty queen, Manalo is also an entrepreneur and host. Just recently, she was tapped to be a presenter in the Mister International 2025 coronation night.