Miss Universe Philippines explains why coronation night started late

Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) on Friday aired their side on why the coronation night started hours later than the announced time.

The organization said in a Facebook post that the show started late on May 22 to “give way to the numerous requests of ticket-holders who were coming straight from work that day.”

MUPH added that since the coronation ceremony was livestreamed but taped as live, it took “longer than an actual live broadcast.”

“Enough time was needed to be devoted to tabulations, production set-ups, and costume changes to make sure that we give you the best possible edited, geared-for-a-global-audience and made-for-tv-airing version of the event,” they said.

The organizers then thanked fans for their patience and understanding.

“A universe of gratitude for all of you who helped make The Coronation of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 a sold-out event! It is one of the few events in SM MOA Arena's history to fill the venue to capacity on a weekday,” they said.

MUPH also announced that a shorter version of the full show is now available on Empire Philippines’ YouTube channel.

Shamcey Supsup, Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011 and Miss Universe third runner-up, currently serves as MUPH National Director.

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

Aside from Chelsea, more newly crowned queens are: Alexie Brooks of Iloilo as Miss Eco International Philippines 2025, Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province as Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024, Tarah Valencia of Baguio as Miss Supranational Philippines 2025, and Cyrille Payumo of Pampanga as Miss Charm Philippines 2025.

—Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News