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What's next for Ahtisa Manalo after her Miss Universe journey?

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<p>Ahtisa Manalo shared that the Miss Universe pageant marked the final chapter of her pageantry journey.</p><p>&quot;I feel like this is the perfect way to close that chapter of my life,&quot; the Filipino beauty queen said in a podcast interview with Kara David.</p><p>Ahtisa added that she is happy with how her pageantry career concluded. &quot;I&#x27;m happy because I feel like I closed that chapter of doing pageants in a nice manner,&quot; she stated.</p><p>When asked about her next plans after stepping away from pageantry, Ahtisa shared that she might venture into entrepreneurship again. &quot;Maybe I will go back to business. I think I want to do something with health and wellness,&quot; she shared.</p><p>Ahtisa previously ventured into food business. </p><p>With a background in accounting, she noted that her education could still play a role in her future plans. &quot;It is useful, it is very useful having a finance background and accounting background kasi you use it every day especially if I get into business again, I&#x27;m sure it&#x27;s going to be very useful,&quot; she said. &quot;But in terms of getting the license, parang di ko na kayang mag-aral ulit,&quot; she said.</p><p>The beauty queen also pointed out that she remains open to whatever comes next in her life. &quot;All my life, I&#x27;ve planned all my life, and this is one of the first times that I&#x27;m simply letting life be and that&#x27;s okay,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxGMCCknTr/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A59162.90000000002%2C%22ls%22%3A58486.59999999998%2C%22le%22%3A58823.09999999998%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="566" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Ahtisa placed 3rd runner-up in this year&#x27;s Miss Universe pageant.</p><p>In a recent interview with Boy Abunda, when asked if she felt disappointed by her Miss Universe journey, Ahtisa replied: &quot;Not at all. I was living my dream and I was focused on getting the goal of Miss Universe 2025 and frankly everything else around me, I didn&#x27;t really care that much for whatever was happening around me. In the sense that ang goal ko was to be Miss Universe 2025 and there will always be drama wherever you are in life, so sa akin focus lang ako.&quot;</p><p>Following the pageant, Ahtisa took a trip down memory lane and posted a video of her performance during the competition. &quot;After 18 years, I have finally arrived at my ultimate destination that is to represent the Philippines [on] the Miss Universe stage,&quot; she said in an Instagram post on November 23.</p><p>She added: &quot;My pageant journey may end, but the work continues. Let’s continue fighting for what we want —a better Philippines and a better universe. 🇵🇭🤍.&quot;</p><p>The Filipino beauty queen also vowed that she would continue working with the non-profit organization Alon Akademie following her Miss Universe journey.</p><p>&quot;I will continue working with @alonakademie using my platform to make sure that people who come from low-income backgrounds are given the same opportunities as everyone else,&quot; she said in another Instagram post.</p><p>Ahtisa also shared more information about the organization. &quot;Alon Akademie is a non-profit dedicated to growing each child&#x27;s greatness. Through action-based learning, we create spaces where children can explore, create, and lead—turning ideas into impact. We guide them to become makers and leaders, shaping a future where every child, no matter their background, has the opportunity to thrive and change the world,&quot; she posted.</p>

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Published Dec 18, 2025 09:09 AM PHT

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