Ikinatuwa ng pageant fans ang pagiging sport at pagsasapuso ni Ahtisa Manalo ng Quezon Province sa salitang "sisterhood" dahil sa pagbati niya kay Chelsea Manalo ng Bulacan.
Si Chelsea ang kinoronahang Miss Universe Philippines 2024, gayong ang hula ng marami ay si Ahtisa ang mag-uuwi ng titulo.
Read: Chelsea Manalo wins Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Sa Instagram, nagbahagi si Chelsea ng kanyang nararamdaman bilang bagong hirang na Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Mensahe niya, "I once thought that a fallen star can never be reborn. For years it kept itself absorbed in the dark void. But it once again found its light.
"I was that star and last night I shone brightest because of all the love and support I received."
Read: Meet Chelsea Manalo, Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Malaki rin ang pasasalamat ni Chelsea sa kanyang inang si Contessa Manalo at sa stepfather nitong naging karamay niya sa lahat ng pinagdaanang hirap sa pageant.
Sila raw ang tumayong production assistants, make-up artists, at kung anu-ano pa matuloy lamang ang kanyang laban para sa pinakaasam-asam na korona.
Read: Chelsea Manalo dedicates MUPH 2024 crown to parents
Patuloy ni Chelsea, "Mom and Dad, you both served as my pillar of strength and inspiration. I never stumbled as I envisioned myself walking with you.
"I was calm because I imagined you were holding my hands. Every word I spoke came from the genuine heart you both nurtured.
"Every step I made on the stage, led us to achieving the crown we all dreamed of. You, both, deserve my eternal gratitude."
Read: Chelsea Manalo's mother reacts to daughter's MUPH 2024 win
BULACAN TEAM, MUPH SISTERS, supporters
Hindi rin nakalimutan ni Chelsea na pasalamatan ang kanyang team na umalalay sa buong pageant journey niya.
Saad niya, "To my Bulacan Team, you all are my heroes. The challenges I was confronted with was overcome by your magic, kindness and generosity.
"You never made me feel I was alone. I was empowered because I knew you were all by my side."
Read: Tamang Manalo ba ang nanalong Miss Universe Philippines 2024?
Gayundin sa 52 candidates na nakalaban niya sa Miss Universe Philippines 2024.
Sabi ni Chelsea, "To my MUPh sisters, my home. The past months have allowed me to find a home away from home. You treated me like family. I learned many lessons from you that I would carry throughout my journey."
Read: Celeste Cortesi, nag-react sa resulta ng MUPH 2024
Mensahe naman niya sa kanyang supporters, "To those who supported me, it was beautiful to know you were all cheering Bulacan even if I didn’t know all of you.
"Your voices echoed in my head, reminding myself that I should believe in myself because there were people believing in me."
At sa bansang kanyang minahal...
Saad niya, "Sa’yo mahal kong Pilpinas, gagawin ko ang lahat para iuwi ang pang-limang korona. Hindi kita bibiguin. Ilalaban natin ito. Maraming Salamat po.
"Again, this is Chelsea Manalo
"from Bulacan Philippines to the Universe."
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AHTISA MANALO, OTHERS CONTRATULATORY MESSAGE
Si Ahtisa ang unang nag-comment sa post ni Chelsea.
Aniya, "Congratulations Chelsea! [heart emoji]"
Para sa maraming netizens, malaking bagay ang ginawa ni Ahtisa dahil ipinakita raw nitong hindi siya nagsa-sourgrape matapos mabigong makuha ang korona.
Si Ahtisa ang hinirang na second-runner up at Miss Cosmo International Philippines.
Read: Ahtisa Manalo, Alexie Brooks also win titles at MUPH 2024
Narito pa ang ilang mensahe ng netizens kina Ahtisa at Chelsea:
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