25 May 2024 – BingoPlus, the comprehensive entertainment platform in the country and provider of your favorite online tongits, bingo, and perya games, hosted a fun-filled and truly entertaining event for the pageant scene in the country by successfully presenting Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2024.
This year, BingoPlus is the lead presenter for MUPH. This gives the brand the opportunity to host significant events for the pageant throughout the entire competition. These events will be enjoyable not only for the queens and the organizations involved but also for all supporters across Filipino communities.
Some of the activities included a press conference at LimaPark Hotel in Batangas City, a visit by MUPH to BingoPlus at Bonifacio Global City and BingoPlus Studio in Quezon City, Sponsors Night and the Preliminary Night at the Manila Hotel, and the Grand Coronation Night at the Mall of Asia Arena.
BingoPlus has found its partnership with Empireph Holdings Inc. to be crucial in advancing its efforts to nurture culture and communities, expand initiatives to protect biodiversity and create safe spaces and opportunities for wellness. The brand has also made sure that its programs empower women through the launch of its #GandaPlus campaign, which aims to provide a platform for queens and fans to express their definitions of beauty and purpose, ensuring a diverse and boundless understanding of beauty.
BingoPlus in the Grand Coronation Night
BingoPlus and MUPH made this year’s competition more fun and exciting by awarding titles and special honors to the queens while acknowledging their efforts to promote social and community growth.
This year, DigiPlus Interactive Corporation Chairman Eusebio Tanco joined the panel of judges. Additionally, DigiPlus Interactive Corporation President Andy Tsui and AB Leisure Exponent Inc. President Rafael Jasper Vicencio awarded Miss Nueva Ecija Maica Martinez from BingoPlus the title of Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024 along with a cash prize of ₱250,000.00.
The event also showcased the initiatives and projects of the BingoPlus Foundation, offering valuable insights into the foundation’s significant impact on communities. These include education and technology programs, access to healthcare, community safety and resilience, and responsible digitalization.
Miss Bulacan Chelsea Anne Manalo was crowned Miss Universe 2024. The 1st runner-up was Miss Cainta Stacey Daniella Gabriel, and the 2nd runner-up was Miss Quezon Province Maria Ahtisa Manalo, who also won the title of Miss Philippines Cosmo International 2024. Justine Tarah Marie Valencia from Baguio was the 3rd runner-up and was also crowned Miss Philippines Supranational 2025, and Christi Lynn McGarry from Taguig was the 4th runner-up.
Additionally, Alexie Mae Brooks of Iloilo City was appointed as Miss Philippines Eco International 2025, while Miss Pampanga Cyrille Payumo was named Miss Philippines Charm 2025.
Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo
In an exclusive interview, Miss Universe 2024 Chelsea Manalo shared her excitement after winning the title.
“Right now, I feel really ecstatic; it’s still surreal to me that I have actually won Miss Universe Philippines 2024. But I know that there are so many great things that will come my way. And because of this, I’m ready to take the opportunity to work well with the organization and, of course, to better work with the purpose that is really close to my heart.”
Manalo also shared the importance of the Miss Universe Philippines platform in pursuit of her advocacy for youth empowerment and education.
“It’s really important to be Miss Universe Philippines 2024 because this will open so many opportunities for me to work with the purpose that is close to my heart, which is youth empowerment through the education of the indigenous people. And I know I can better help them reach a little bit closer to their dreams.”
She also shared her fond memory with BingoPlus, “This was when we went to shoot in Batangas. It was a little bit of a time to get away as a candidate, but you know, to be with my sisters and to shoot with the brand.”
Manalo also described her BingoPlus journey with 3-bingo letters.
“B, beautiful. You know that experience is really, really beautiful. I don’t think there’s anything else I would ever trade at this moment right now. I, I know I have come a long way through so many things that have happened in my life, and because of that, I can really see how independent I have become to be where I am right now. And O, because I know that this is the opportunity that I am waiting for in my life.”
Meanwhile, Miss Universe Philippines 1st runner-up Stacey Gabriel gave advice to the aspiring queens. “Know that you have everything that you need within you to conquer the universe. I believe in you, so I hope you believe in you, too.”
Miss Universe 2nd runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo added that knowing your purpose is your core to surviving the competition.
“I think you know the purpose of why you are joining a beauty pageant. It is very important for you to know your purpose and the reason why you are doing it. It is very important to know your core so that you’d be able to stick by that and survive the pageant world.”
Manalo ended the interview after expressing her gratitude to BingoPlus and said, “Thank you so much, BingoPlus, for bringing this opportunity. I know that this will commend me and all of the other ladies here. It doesn’t stop here. Thank you so much!”
Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024
BingoPlus guarantees a fun and truly entertaining experience for MUPH. This year, BingoPlus awarded the title of Miss Universe BingoPlus 2024 to the queen with the most online votes, granting her an express ticket to the final 20 and a cash prize of Php250,000. The title was given to Miss Universe Nueva Ecija, Maica Martinez.
In an exclusive interview, Martinez expressed her gratitude after knowing she had won the award. “I am so grateful because, technically, I won the first title tonight, and I’m so proud to be Miss BingoPlus Universe 2024. And I’m so grateful to all who supported me all throughout this year.”
Martinez also recalled her experience with BingoPlus, “My memorable experience with BingoPlus was when we visited the BingoPlus office. I’m so happy because I received so much love and support from my BingoPlus family. We received flowers and messages from them that helped us boost our morale and really pump up our journey to the universe.”
In addition, Martinez described her MUPH journey as inspiring, empowering, and transformational. Her journey with MUPH made her realize that dreaming is limitless, and so we must continue to dream bigger.
She also expressed her gratitude for the support from her hometown and to BingoPlus.
“To my family and friends all around the world, thank you very much! This is not only my success; this is the success of the entire Nueva Ecija. To BingoPlus, thank you so much for this wonderful title. I can’t wait to contribute to the BingoPlus family and, at the same time, work hand-in-hand, especially with the BingoPlus Foundation. Laging panalo at masaya sa BingoPlus!”
BingoPlus #PurpleLuckPurpleLove and #GandaPlus
The MUPH excitement extended not only to the candidates but also to everyone. BingoPlus launched the #PurpleLuckPurpleLove summer campaign, in which the brand gave away prizes such as MUPH VIP tickets, an iPhone 15 Plus, and cash prizes. This ensures that, in addition to providing top-tier entertainment, the brand offers everyone a chance to win prizes that add fun and enjoyment anytime and anywhere.
BingoPlus recently launched the #GandaPlus online campaign. The campaign’s goal is to create a platform for queens and fans to share their own definitions of beauty and purpose, embracing diverse and limitless meanings of beauty. Fans are encouraged to share their #GandaPlus stories through video stitching and uploads on their social media accounts such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
Netizens are also invited to mark their #GandaPlus traits on a customized #GandaPlus bingo card. There were ten (10) winners of Php 20,000.00 each, who also received an exclusive dinner with Miss Universe winners.
The success of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 is part of BingoPlus’ commitment to the entertainment and leisure industry of the Philippines, embracing all forms of enjoyment that have become important fixtures in Philippine culture. The brand’s partnership with MUPH is an opportunity for it to operate on a level that encompasses a wider range of what “leisure and enjoyment” mean to Filipinos, ensuring the experience is both accessible and memorable.
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