Miss Universe Philippines 2025: What to know about the coronation night
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Reigning Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo. Image: Instagram/@manalochelsea, @themissuniverseph
The pageant community is beaming with excitement as there are only few more days left before the crowning of the next Miss Universe Philippines titleholder, who will inherit the crown from reigning queen Chelsea Manalo.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming finals night:
When and where is the MUPH coronation night?
The finals night will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 6 p.m at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
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How can I watch the MUPH finals night?
Pageant fans can avail themselves of tickets — priced at P10,590 for VIP, P5,270 for lower box premium, P3,730 for lower box regular, P1,600 for upper box, and P550 for general admission — through SM Tickets’ website.
A livestream of the event will also be available via Empire Philippines’ YouTube channel. GMA will air a delayed telecast as well on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m., then another telecast via GTV at 8 p.m.
How many candidates are competing in this year’s MUPH?
A total of 66 candidates will grace the 2025 Miss Universe Philippines finals night stage and compete for the title. Originally, there were 69 delegates introduced by pageant organizers but three of them — Cabanatuan City, Cebu Province, and Zamboanga City — backed out of the contest.
Who will host the coronation night?
Gabbi Garcia and Xian Lim were tapped to be the main hosts of the event, while Tim Yap and Erika Kristensen-Lee will be manning the events backstage.
Who are the performers and guests at the finals night?
The Miss Universe Philippines organization earlier announced that actors and singers James Reid and Marlo Mortel will deliver performances at the coronation night.
It was also earlier revealed that the Reigning Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig will attend the local event along with her continental queens, namely, Miss Universe first runner-up and Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria; Miss Universe Americas Tatiana Calmell from Peru; Miss Universe Europe and Middle East Matilda Wirtavouri from Finland; and Miss Universe Asia Manalo, who will crown her Miss Universe Philippines successor.
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Until when is the MUPH online voting?
The online voting has been extended until Friday, May 2. The three delegates who will emerge with the highest number of votes will advance to the semifinals, while the two ladies with the most votes will gain slots in the succeeding round. The highest vote-getter will earn a spot in the final round.
The delegate who will win this year’s crown will represent the Philippines in the 74th Miss Universe pageant which will be held in Thailand in November.
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