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Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo and MUPH national director Ariella Arida at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, February 16, 2025. Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News

Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo and MUPH national director Ariella Arida at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, February 16, 2025

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Miss Universe

ARIDA MANALO

Dyan Castillejo

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1739698737206021625_MUPH.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo and MUPH national director Ariella Arida at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, February 16, 2025. Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News"/>Miss Universe Asia Chelsea Manalo and MUPH national director Ariella Arida at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City, February 16, 2025. Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA -- Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo said the new candidates for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) are &quot;in good hands&quot; and wants them to &quot;enjoy&quot; the journey to the crown.This, after MUPH announced Miss Universe 2013 3rd runner up Ariella Arida as its new national director.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people/2025/2/16/from-queen-to-mentor-ara-arida-is-miss-universe-philippines-new-national-director-1453">From Queen to Mentor—Ara Arida Is Miss Universe Philippines&#x27; New National Director</a></div>&quot;I got a little emotional because I know how it feels to be in their shoes. It’s so fast! So, I just want them to have the best time, of course, with the new member of MUPH, Ariella Arida, our new national director,” Manalo said.&quot;I know they&#x27;re gonna have the best time... I just want them to enjoy it. This is a new set of batch of girls competing, but not for the crown but  within themselves,&quot; she added.Meanwhile, Arida said the new position is &quot;a big responsibility&quot; on her part shared that her first goal was to have a Miss Universe titlist in her debut year as a national director.&quot;Everyone is unique. At the end of the day, you&#x27;re competing within yourself and don&#x27;t forget to have fun. I think that&#x27;s one of the reasons why I enjoyed my journey during my time,&quot; Arida said.

Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo said the new candidates for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) are "in good hands" and wants them to "enjoy" the journey to the crown.

Miss Universe Asia 2024 Chelsea Manalo said the new candidates for Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) are "in good hands" and wants them to "enjoy" the journey to the crown.

Chelsea Manalo on new MUPH candidates: 'I just want them to enjoy it'

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Chelsea Manalo on new MUPH candidates: 'I just want them to enjoy it'

Dyan Castillejo,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 16, 2025 05:42 PM PHT

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