Pia Wurtzbach says Chelsea Manalo is 'a deserving winner' of Miss Universe Philippines 2024

Pia Wurtzbach has shown her all-out support for newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo.

Miss Universe Philippines 2015 reposted a photo of Chelsea on her Instagram Stories and congratulated the new queen.

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“A deserving winner,” Pia wrote. “We’re excited to witness your journey!”

Chelsea, a beauty queen from Bulacan, was crowned the new Miss Universe Philippines on Wednesday. She will compete at the upcoming international pageant in Mexico.

Aside from Chelsea, more newly crowned queens are: Alexie Brooks of Iloilo is Miss Eco International Philippines 2025, Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province is Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024, Tarah Valencia of Baguio is Miss Supranational Philippines 2025, and Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga is Miss Charm Philippines 2025. —Carby Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News