The preliminary gala night of Miss Universe Philippines 2024, held on Sunday, May 19 at the Manila Hotel, saw the distribution of several special awards from various sponsors. The results of these preliminaries were announced during a delayed telecast on May 21. Among the participants, Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province emerged as the standout, securing an impressive eight awards, while Alexie Brooks from Iloilo followed with four wins.
The special awards presented that night included:
- Miss Kemans Award: Victoria Velasquez Vincent from Bacoor
- Miss JellLife: Alexie Brooks from Iloilo
- Miss Smilee: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Miss Buscopan: Alexie Brooks from Iloilo
- Face of Avon: Alexie Brooks from Iloilo
- Miss So-En: Christi McGarry from Taguig
- Miss Fairy Skin: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Miss Jewelmer: Christi McGarry from Taguig
- Miss iColorPlus: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Miss Jojo Bragais: Chelsea Manalo from Bulacan
- Miss Zonrox: Shared by Alexie Brooks from Iloilo, Victoria Velasquez Vincent from Bacoor, and Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Miss Hello Glow: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Hello Glow Body: Victoria Velasquez Vincent from Bacoor
- Miss Danielito’s: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Queen of Hearts: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Icon Doll: Kris Tiffany Janson from Cebu
- Miss Aqua Boracay: Ahtisa Manalo from Quezon Province
- Miss Wuling: Christi McGarry from Taguig
- Miss Mags: Justine Tarah Marie Valencia from Baguio
- Miss Villa Medica: Justine Tarah Marie Valencia from Baguio
- Miss Cream Silk: Dia Mate from Cavite
The competition features 53 delegates competing for the prestigious title, with the winner set to succeed Michelle Dee. This year’s Grand Coronation Night will take place on May 22 at 8 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena. The chosen winner will have the honor of representing the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico.
The preliminary gala night highlighted the diverse beauty and talent of the contestants, setting the stage for an exciting culmination of the pageant season. Fans and supporters eagerly await the Grand Coronation Night, where one of these remarkable women will be crowned the next Miss Universe Philippines.