Ahtisa Manalo earns third spot at 'National Pride' challenge of Miss Cosmo 2024
Ahtisa Manalo emerged as one of the frontrunners of Miss Cosmo’s “National Pride” challenge.
The pageant organization recently announced the winners for the second challenge on its social media pages. First in the ranking is Lujeyn Ahmed of Tanzania, followed by Thailand’s Mook Karnruethai Tassabut, and Ahtisa in the third spot. The top 3 candidates will have a special "Hope Star" boost (x2 voting points) in the Big Bang—the ongoing final stage of the voting.
Prior to this, the PH bet won the First Station challenge, where she also earned a special "Hope Star" boost.
The final stage winner will earn a sure spot in the Top 10 finalists on the coronation night on Oct. 5 in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.
Pageant fans can vote for Ahtisa until the grand finale on Miss Cosmo’s official website. As of writing, the Pinay beauty queen is in the second ranking with 610,100 votes, currently leading the rank is Tanzania’s Lujeyn.
On Sept. 29, the Miss Philippines organization announced that Ahtisa experienced a sprained ankle, leading to her absence from recent activities, including an activity where she can interact with supporters, sponsors, and other candidates. The organization, however, assured that she is "safe and opted to rest so she can be well enough to take on the coming challenges."
Ahtisa finished second runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2024. She is vying for PH's first Miss Cosmo pageant crown.