Through an Instagram post, Chelsea detailed the meaning behind it. She wrote, " Hiraya is a vision of what will become. It is clear in your mind, and it speaks truthfully in your heart. It is a vision of what and how things are in the future. Believing in once was a dream and aspiration to being able to touch and live it into reality."

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,

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

Chelsea Manalo raised the Philippine flag and finished among the Top 30 candidates at the recently concluded Miss Universe 2024 competition. The 25-year-old beauty queen, hailing from Bulacan, fell short of securing a spot in the Top 12 and advancing to the evening gown competition.

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

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

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.

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

Clad in a striking blue ballgown by Manny Halasan, Philippine bet Chelsea Manalo impresses at the Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries on Thursday, November 14, 2024 (November 15 in the Philippines), at Arena CDMX in Mexico.

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.’