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Dyan Castillejo

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<p>The most prestigious beauty pageant in the world is set to return as 130 delegates gather in Thailand for the 74th Miss Universe competition, themed “The Power of Love.”</p><p>According to the Miss Universe Organization, this year’s celebration “honors love as a force that empowers, breaks barriers, and inspires positive change across the world.”</p><p>The pageant officially kicks off on November 2 with the arrival of delegates in Bangkok, followed by a series of cultural immersions, rehearsals, and fashion events highlighting the country’s rich traditions.</p><p>Aside from the usual sashing ceremony on November 5 and gala dinner on November 13, there will be city tours and cultural showcases in three locations, namely Bangkok, Phuket, and Pattaya. Among the new activities awaiting the girls will be a Peranakan fashion show on November 10. </p><p>With that, the candidates are promised to experience what Miss Universe describes as “a celebration of life.”</p><p>“In Thailand, every experience is a celebration of life. The country’s heritage, cuisine, art, and festivals are expressions of joy and unity. This is a place where age-old traditions meet modern creativity, creating a cultural mosaic that captivates the world,” the organization shared on its website.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:867px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759904879827MU.jpg" style="width:955px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><em>Screen grab: Miss Universe website </em></span></span></span>The candidates will face the closed-door interviews on November 16, before returning to Bangkok for the National Costume and Preliminary Competitions on November 19.</div><p>Reigning queen Victoria Theilvig of Denmark will crown her successor on November 21, marking the end of a three-week celebration of beauty, culture, and empowerment.</p><p>Here’s the full official schedule for Miss Universe 2025:</p><p>    •    November 2 – Delegates’ Arrival</p><p>    •    November 5 – Rehearsal, Official Press Conference &amp; Sashing Ceremony</p><p>    •    November 6 – Bangkok City Tour</p><p>    •    November 7 – Rehearsal</p><p>    •    November 9 – Cultural Activities in Phuket</p><p>    •    November 10 – Peranakan Fashion Show</p><p>    •    November 11 – Cultural Activities in Phuket</p><p>    •    November 13 – Pattaya City Tour &amp; Gala Dinner</p><p>    •    November 14 – Swimsuit Fashion Show at Columbia Pictures Aquaverse, Pattaya</p><p>    •    November 15 – Rehearsal</p><p>    •    November 16 – Closed-Door Interview; Delegates Return to Bangkok</p><p>    •    November 17–18 – Rehearsals</p><p>    •    November 19 – National Costume Competition and Preliminary Competition</p><p>    •    November 20 – Rehearsals</p><p>    •    November 21 – The 74th Miss Universe Final and Coronation Party</p><p>    •    November 22 – Departure of Delegates</p><p>Representing the Philippines this year is Ahtisa Manalo, who aims to bring home the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEOS:</strong></div><div><br/></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/zBLj_v2gL6g?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><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/nn-xudq4CE8?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><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/PXik0PJIPoI?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>All eyes turn to Thailand as 130 of the world’s most confident, inspiring women vie for the coveted Miss Universe crown in its 74th edition.</p>

All eyes turn to Thailand as 130 of the world’s most confident, inspiring women vie for the coveted Miss Universe crown in its 74th edition.

Busy schedule awaits Miss Universe PH queen Ahtisa Manalo in Thailand

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Busy schedule awaits Miss Universe PH queen Ahtisa Manalo in Thailand

Dyan Castillejo,

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Published Oct 08, 2025 03:02 PM PHT

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