The national costume presentation and the preliminary competition for the beauty pageant's 73rd edition took place in Mexico, Thursday, November 14, 2024 (November 15 in the Philippines). Designed by Manny Halasan,

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray also made an appearance! She previously shared that she's returning as a backstage correspondent to the Miss Universe pageant, for the third time in a row. She's now also in Mexico and has voiced support for Chelsea Manalo.

Pokwang has taken to social media to react to Chelsea Manalo’s meaningful national costume for the Miss Universe 2024 pageant. The costume is called ‘Hiraya.’

Chelsea Manalo shared the story behind her Miss Universe national costume, which was inspired by the religions in the Philippines.

CHELSEA MANALO NATIONAL COSTUME - The PH bet was stunning and here are some details of what she wore during the preliminary competition.

The intricate costume of Miss Universe Philippines Chelsea Manalo showcases Christian and Islamic influences introduced during the Galleon Trade

Chelsea Manalo paid homage to the Philippines' religions with her national costume during the Miss Universe preliminary competition on Friday.

Chelsea Manalo was resplendent in her national costume at the preliminary show for the 2024 Miss Universe pageant held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 14 (Nov. 15 in

Chelsea Manalo received loud cheers as she presented her national costume for the Miss Universe 2024 during the preliminaries that took place today in Mexico City.

Manny Halasan. "This national costume is a symbolism of the far and profound history and relationship between the Philippines and Mexico," she shared on Instagram. "It reflects the shared deep devotion of both countries to religion.