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Ma. Ahtisa Manalo, who finished second in the Miss International 2018 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan last Nov. 9, says that she is dedicating her pageant victory to the Filipinos around the world. "Pilipinas Kong Mahal, binigay ko lahat para sa iyo, lahat lahat. Philippines, you were my motivation every step of the way, " Manalo says on Instagram on Nov. 11. She adds: " My crown and my wholehearted thanks goes to: The Filipinos, all over the world, for the love and support. Quezonians for cheering me on ever since.  The Miss International Organization, for giving me a new set of family and a great stay in Japan. Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. headed by Mrs Araneta, for giving me the honor of representing the Philippines. Also to Miss Liliana and Sir Gines for taking care of us queens." This is the first time that the Philippines won first runner-up in the 58-year history of the prestigious beauty contest. Mariem Velazco of Venezuela was crow...

Miss Philippines Ma. Ahtisa Manalo is now enjoying the sights in Japan as she gains new friends at the Miss International 2018 beauty contest on-going in Tokyo. Manalo, 21, is aiming to be the 7th Miss International title holder from the Philippines. Other Filipinas who have won in the 58-year-old pageant were Gemma Cruz (1964), Aurora Pijuan (1970), Melanie Marquez (1979), Precious Lara Quigaman (2005), Bea Rose Santiago (2013) and Kylie Verzosa (2016). In one of her latest Instagram posts, Manalo shared a photo of her roommate in the pageant. She wrote:  "Meet my new roommate for the whole Miss International activities, Martha! Martha is from Poland and is an Urban Planner; but she's now focusing on modeling and teaching little girls horse jumping. One thing in common immediately! Our love for animals! 💖🇵🇭🇵🇱" Athisa and her roommate Miss Poland. The grand finals of the 58th Miss International beauty contest will be held on Nov. 9. Days before she lef...

Reigning Miss Earth Karen Ibasco is set to crown her successor at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Nov. 3. But Karen admits that she doesn't want to give up her crown just yet. "If I were to choose, I honestly don’t want to give up my crown just yet. I cherish my reign that much. One year flew very fast before my eyes, but I know there’s a deserving lady to whom I will pass my crown and I can’t wait for her to experience the unforgettable journey I have had," says Karen on her post on Instagram recently. "To all the Miss Earth 2018 delegates, dream big! The sky is your limit. If it happened to me, it can happen to you anyone of you; "Now, I’m enjoying every moment I have left as Miss Earth 2017. No more tears, just keeping more memories," Karen says. Karen chats with POP NEWS PHILIPPINES on her plans, goals and other stuff after her reign, during welcome dinner for the 90 official candidates of Miss Earth 2018 beauty pageant at the Car...

Reigning Bb. Pilipinas International Ahtisa Manalo leaves for Tokyo, Japan as she set sights on 7th Miss International crown for the Philippines. "I'm excited because I've prepared for this. I've been waiting for this for several months already. I'm gonna give my all. I will do my best. I'm very proud of what I have become," says Manalo, during press send-off for her at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City last Oct. 11. Manalo, 21, is the youngest in the batch of Binibinis this year. But she determined to win the crown during the grand finals of the Miss International 2018 beauty contest in Japan on Nov. 9. Among those who wished her during send-off were reigning Miss Universe Philippines Catriona Gray, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Jehza Huelar and Ahtisa's mom Elsie Manalo. A huge fan of crime-busting television series "Charlie's Angels," Manalo says she wanted to be a police officer when she was younge...