Quezon Province, Taguig, and Bacoor bets are Missossology and Sash Factor’s final top picks for Miss Universe Philippines 2024
The same three candidates—Miss Quezon Province, Taguig, and Bacoor—emerged as the final top picks of pageant sites Missosology and Sash Factor for the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant happening on Wednesday, May 22.
Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province topped both lists. While she was not part of Missosology’s previous hot picks as her interview proficiency and catwalk skills “need polishing,” the pageant page said that they have an “overwhelming feeling that she’s ‘the one’”—and it “can’t be denied.”
“One beauty expert who saw the prelims first—hand confessed that Ma. Ahtisa is one of those contestants who aced the competition. The rest of the panel who saw the competition online also agreed,” Missosology said, adding that it’s her “overall aura and vibe” that made them their final hot pick for the upcoming local tilt.
Ahtisa took home the most awards during the pageant's preliminaries at eight. She was also among the top five delegates of Jojo Bragais' runway challenge that took place in May.
Next on their lists is Christi Lynn McGarry of Taguig. “She is in fact the logical choice considering her elegance onstage thanks to her mile—long legs,” Missosology explained. “While her experience is brimming, the panel of beauty experts had decided that she is good enough for the second place.” They said they think she can “absolutely” handle the Miss Supranational tilt, “but her age makes her ineligible to join.”
According to Missosology, Victoria Velasquez Vincent of Bacoor—the third hot pick of both pages—”shone when it matters.” They called her a “delight onstage,” but noted her lack of experience in pageantry. “For sure, she can handle minor international pageants and there’s more opportunities waiting for her in case she fell short.”
Other standouts on their lists are Miss Iloilo City Alexie Brooks, Miss Cebu Kris Janson, and Miss Cainta Stacey Gabriel.
Here are Missosology’s final hot picks for MUPh 2024:
- Quezon Province – Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
- Taguig – Christi Lynn McGarry
- Bacoor – Victoria Velasquez Vincent
- Iloilo City – Alexie Mae Brooks
- Baguio – Justine Tarah Marie Valencia
- Cebu – Kris Tiffany Janson
- Cainta – Stacey Daniella Gabriel
- Laguna – Alexandra Mae Rosales
- Palawan – Raven Doctor
- Bulacan – Chelsea Anne Manalo
- Pampanga – Cyrille Payumo
- Zambales – Anita Rose Gomez
- Hawaii – Patricia Bianca Tapia
- United Kingdom – Christina Chalk
- Southern California – Janet Hammond
- Leyte – Angel Rose Tambal
- Mandaue – Victoria Leslie Ingram
- Northern California – Kayla Jean Carter
- Bohol – Bianca Gaviola
- Cavite – Deanne Marie Maté
Here are the final hot picks of Sash Factor for the upcoming competition:
- Quezon Province — Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
- Taguig — Christi Lynn McGarry
- Bacoor — Victoria Velasquez Vincent
- Bulacan — Chelsea Anne Manalo
- Cebu — Kris Tiffany Janson
- Cainta — Stacey Daniella Gabriel
- Baguio — Justine Tarah Marie Valencia
- Zambales — Anita Rose Gomez
- Iloilo — Alexie Mae Brooks
- Palawan — Raven Doctor
- Bantayan Island — Juvel Ducay
- Pampanga — Cyrille Payumo
- Leyte — Angel Rose Tambal
- Laguna — Alexandra Mae Rosales
- Tacloban — Tamara Ocier
- Northern California — Kayla Jean Carter
- Australia — Kymberlee Street
- Cavite — Deanne Marie Maté
- Hawaii — Patricia Bianca Tapia
- Nueva Ecija — Maica Cabling Martinez
- United Kingdom — Christina Chalk
- Camiguin — Rethiana Rosa
- Southern California — Janet Hammond
- Quirino — Steffy Gerona
- Pasig — Selena Antonio Reyes
- Naic — Mary Rose Guiral
- Davao — Maria Isabel Pelayo
- Florida — Matea Mahal
- Talisay — Josephine Paaske
- Bacolod — Yvonne Catamco
This year's pageant has 53 delegates vying for the crown as Michelle Dee's successor. The winner will eventually go on to represent the country at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico.
The Miss Universe Philippines grand coronation night will take place on May 22, 8 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.