The Miss Philippines-Cosmo Ahtisa Manalo/ARMIN P. ADINA
The Filipino “bayanihan” spirit once again triumphed as the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo finished on top of the “first station” of the 2024 Miss Cosmo pageant’s “Cosmo People’s Choice” online poll.
“Philippines, rejoice! Your very own Miss Cosmo Philippines has emerged victorious in The First Station of the ‘Cosmo People’s Choice’ Award! She’s proven her beauty, grace, and intelligence, and her fans have shown her unwavering support,” the pageant posted on social media past midnight on Friday, Sept. 13.
“As the winner of The First Station, Miss Cosmo Philippines will receive a special ‘Hope Star’ boost (x2 voting points) in the Final Stage: The Big Bang, a private photoshoot, a VIP party, 24-hour media team support, and the chance to take over Cosmo’s Instagram for 24 hours,” the Miss Cosmo pageant shared.
Two more “stations” remain in the polling after the first round. The winner in the final stage will earn a guaranteed spot in the Top 10 during the coronation show. “You have the power to make a difference! Vote for your favorite contestant in the Cosmo People’s Choice and help them achieve their dreams,” the Miss Cosmo pageant continued.
The Miss Philippines-Cosmo Ahtisa Manalo/ARMIN P. ADINA
Manalo is also leading in another Miss Cosmo online poll, the race for the “Cosmo Social Ambassador” award, whose winner will automatically advance to the Top 21. Voting details on the two polls are posted on the pageant’s social media accounts.
The Filipino contender is not new to international pageantry. She competed in the Miss International pageant after earning her national title in the Binibining Pilipinas competition in 2018. Manalo was proclaimed as first runner-up in the global tilt.
She was proclaimed as The Miss Philippines-Cosmo after placing as second runner-up in the 2024 Miss Universe Philippines pageant in May, and earned her ticket to the first edition of the Vietnam-based international competition.
The 2024 Miss Cosmo coronation night will be held at the Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 5. Delegates have started to arrive in Vietnam today, Sept. 13, including Manalo, who left the Philippines early morning.