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Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News

Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024.

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Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo

Anna Cerezo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1717834291885060824_Chelsea Manalo.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN NewsMiss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo during her homecoming parade in Bulacan, June 8, 2024. <em>Anna Cerezo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Proud residents of Bulacan came together as a community to give the Philippines&#x27; bet in Miss Universe 2024, Chelsea Manalo, a homecoming parade fit for a queen on Saturday morning.</p><p>Manalo rode an elegantly decorated float for her victory parade that took off at the Capitol Compound and ended at the Malolos-Guiguinto Boundary Arch.</p><p>&quot;We wanted her to look like a queen. We put Kawayan, items that showcase the province. We also used  earth colors because Bulakenya, para very native sa Bulacan ang colors,&quot; said Anthony Ramos, the designer of the float.</p><p>Manalo was moved to tears by the support she received from the residents of Bulacan, and promised to uplift the province.</p><p>&quot;On my way here, it was very emotional. I started here, I started dreaming here in my home town. It is not easy but if you pursue with all your might. Just keep people who are close to you,&quot; she said. &quot;Always keep your faith, always believe in yourself.</p><p>&quot;If you stay humble and kind, you will be uplifted. You will get a crown. And it is my time… thank you to everyone who was here,&quot; she added.</p><p>&quot;I am thankful for all the support. I know this can help Bulacan as well, I want to make it even more known and bring it to the international stage,&quot; she said. </p><p>Manalo was welcomed at the Capitol Building in Bulacan by governor Daniel Fernando and  Vice Governor Alex Castro.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/6/6/bulacan-to-hold-homecoming-parade-for-miss-universe-philippines-2024-chelsea-manalo-1600">READ: Bulacan to hold homecoming parade for Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/6/3/miss-universe-philippines-2024-chelsea-manalo-to-be-honored-by-alma-mater-1418">READ: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo to be honored by alma mater</a></div><p>&quot;The most beautiful woman in the Philippines is now with the Bulakenyos. We have been waiting for you for a long time, they missed you so much,&quot; Fernando said. &quot;Your victory is the victory of every Bulakenyo. Congratulations. We love you.&quot;</p><p>The Reyna La Bulakenya was also presented with unique gifts made by locals such as a woven flower arrangement made of coconut leaves called puni.</p><p>&quot;We are trying to revive the art of Puni. It is a Bulacan art. It became obsolete. We wanted to make it modern,&quot; said Jhoanna Garcia, owner of Punique PH.</p><p>Elma Baltazar, who taught Manalo street dance in high school, said the beauty queen was &quot;one of the best students.&quot;</p><p>&quot;She is really good at street dancing. I am proud of her. She is smart, you see how smart she is. She is very humble,&quot; she added.</p><p>&quot;We have been supporting her even as she ran for Miss World,&quot; Agnes Cayaban, a supporter of Manalo, said. &quot;It is an honor really for all of us, for all Filipinos. We are so proud.&quot;</p><p>Manalo, who hails from Bulacan, won the MUPH 2024 crown last month. She will represent the country in the next Miss Universe pageant. </p><p>The Philippines currently has four Miss Universe titleholders. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/5/23/fast-facts-miss-universe-philippines-2024-chelsea-manalo-1556">FAST FACTS: Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2024/5/30/chelsea-manalo-admits-she-almost-gave-up-on-miss-universe-ph-journey-1513">READ: Chelsea Manalo admits she almost gave up on Miss Universe PH journey</a></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6ov7VkK4Vu0?&amp;t=1s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Proud residents of Bulacan came together as a community to give the Philippines' bet in Miss Universe 2024, Chelsea Manalo, a homecoming parade fit for a queen on Saturday morning.</p>

Proud residents of Bulacan came together as a community to give the Philippines' bet in Miss Universe 2024, Chelsea Manalo, a homecoming parade fit for a queen on Saturday morning.

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Miss Universe PH Chelsea Manalo feted in Bulacan homecoming

Anna Cerezo,

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Published Jun 08, 2024 04:15 PM PHT

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