Miss Cosmo Philippines 2024 Ahtisa Manalo. Manalo/Instagram

Ahtisa Manalo is set to visit Vietnam to attend the launch of the Miss Cosmo International pageant.

She was chosen to represent the country in the first edition of the international competition, following her second runner-up finish in Miss Universe Philippines 2024.

On Instagram Stories, Manalo expressed her excitement to fly to Vietnam as she shared the invitation to the Miss Cosmo launch, which will happen on June 11 in Ho Chi Minh City.

"I am excited to visit Vietnam for the first time," she said. "Thank you for this opportunity."

Screengrab from Manalo's Instagram Story

The first-ever Miss Cosmo International is set to be held in October. More than 60 candidates have been confirmed to join the pageant.

Manalo has gained a following in the pageant scene after her first runner-up finish in Miss International 2018. She belongs to the batch of Binibining Pilipinas candidates led by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. 

Aside from being a beauty queen, Manalo is also a model and entrepreneur.