Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and reigning Miss Universe Fatima Bosch

And the chaos in the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) continues.

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of the host committee of the 74th Miss Universe in Thailand, has taken legal action against the pageant’s reigning queen Fatima Bosch over her “false” claims.

Miss Universe Thailand made the announcement in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, December 3.

It said Itsaragrisil filed a criminal complaint against Bosch in Thailand last November 12 as he sought to clarify his side of their heated exchange during an orientation with this year’s delegates.

The Thai pageant executive apologized for the incident after being called out publicly by MUO president Raul Rocha.

“We wish to reaffirm that Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil never called Ms. Fatima Bosch a ‘dumbhead.’ What he said was ‘damage,’ which is clearly audible in the voice recordings that have already been widely circulated across various platforms,” read the statement, which was released by Itsaragrisil’s Miss Grand International (MGI) organization.

“The said sentence ‘If you follow the order from your national director you’re damage, if you not you can do it. I very happy and the good report will go to organize.'”

In the statement, MGI said Bosch “continued to falsely accuse” Itsaragrisil in multiple interviews, “seemingly for personal gain and to justify herself throughout the competition.”

The organization also warned other individuals and publications, telling them to “refrain from cooperating with or amplifying” the beauty queen’s allegations.

Read the full statement below:

Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch of Mexico. Lillian Suwanrumpha, AFP/File Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch has finally set the record straight amid allegations that her victory was rigged, saying these were a result of a “campaign of hate.”

In an exclusive interview with ABC7, the Mexican beauty queen defended her crown, saying she did not win because of her father’s supposed business ties with Miss Universe Organization president Raul Rocha.

Bosch was responding to claims made by French-Lebanese musician Omar Harfouch, who claimed to have stepped down as a member of the Miss Universe jury just days before the grand finals.

“They make this campaign of hate,” she said. “My father has nothing to do with the organization.”

She added: “It’s crazy, how are you going to buy a crown? Maybe in Walmart you can buy a crown, yeah. But not in Miss Universe, for sure.”

Bosch, who was crowned in Thailand last November 21, earlier declared on social media that she will “not back down” despite all the hate she has received.

Even before the coronation night, she was the subject of controversy because of her heated exchange with Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil, who has already apologized for his outburst.

When asked if she thinks that the Miss Universe crown is her “reward” for speaking out, Bosch replied: “Of course not. I make the same effort that all the pageant [contestants] make.”

She went on to deny rumors that she is considering giving up her title.

“I will never step away from this crown,” she stressed. “I’m not here for fame or modeling or searching for a husband. I’m here because God put a purpose in my heart.”

“I have a mission and I will do that all year,” added the beauty queen, who referred to her Miss Universe crowning moment as a “dream come true.”

Pia Wurtzbach at the 2025 British Fashion Awards. Wurtzbach/Instagram

Pia Wurtzbach continues to mark milestones in her rising career as a style influencer.

The former Miss Universe attended the 2025 British Fashion Awards as a guest of Bulgari (where she is a Friend of the House), her first time to walk the London red carpet.

She was a vision in blue — her signature color — as she graced the event in a couture creation by Hong Kong-born, London-based fashion designer Robert Wun.

“A night of firsts. My first London red carpet + my first time at the Royal Albert Hall = a night I’ll never forget,” Wurtzbach wrote in an Instagram post.

“Thank you to the British Fashion Council for such a special evening,” she added.

Wurtzbach made history in 2015 as the Philippines’ third Miss Universe titleholder. In 2023, she began dipping her toes as a style influencer, attending Fashion Week events in Milan and Paris.

She has been slowly making her way to the top, winning accolades from magazines both in the Philippines and abroad.

But beyond her Fashion Week stints, Wurtzbach makes sure to continue using her platform for good, promoting causes ranging from HIV awareness to mental health.

MANILA — Face of Beauty International 2025 titleholder, Nikki Buenafe Cheveh touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport on Tuesday to a heartwarming reception from her supporters.

Overflowing with gratitude, she expressed her appreciation for the love and support she has received from both Filipinos and her dedicated team.

Cheveh shared that she feels “so happy, grateful, and so blessed” for the support that helped her secure the international crown.

“I could not have gotten the crown without everyone. Thank you so much… everyone who is in the organization and in the Philippines organization at sa mga Pinoy na nag-help sakin, maraming maraming salamat po,” she said.

Designer Rian Fernandez, who crafted her stunning competition gown, joined in the celebration, noting that this is his sixth winning gown on the international stage.

Cheveh also thanked the ALV Pageant Circle, proudly highlighting the Philippines’ remarkable “back-to-back” victories, which she called “an impossible thing to do,” yet made possible once again.

“Thank you ALV for believing in me. And thank you mga Pilipino for believing in me, as well, and supporting me. Inuwi ko na ‘yung korona for the second time, Pilipinas,” she said.

With excitement radiating from her, Cheveh hinted at what’s next following her win, promising fans a lineup of “advocacies, charity work, travels and vlogs, and many more.”

Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo. ABS-CBN News

Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo returned to the Philippines in full pride and pageant glory as she held her homecoming parade Tuesday, December 2, delighting fans in Manila and Pasay City.

Manalo began her parade at Manila City Hall, where she was welcomed by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and the city hall staff.

The beauty queen rode a float adorned with fresh flowers as huge crowd gathered outside, cheering and chanting her name. Supporters lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the beauty queen

After an hour of waving and greeting her supporters, Manalo transferred to Pasay City for the second leg of her homecoming festivities.

Miss Universe 2025 third runner-up Ahtisa Manalo. ABS-CBN News

Before the parade began, she expressed her joy at the turnout despite it being a weekday.

“I’m very happy that a lot of people came out even though it’s a Tuesday. I thought there would be no people kasi nga may pasok. I’m very, very happy!” she said.

During the Pasay festivities, Manalo also received one of her Miss Universe Philippines prizes — a brand-new car.

“It’s part of my prize sa Miss Universe Philippines so now they’re finally giving it. I’m very excited,” she said.

While there are no final details yet, plans are underway for another homecoming parade in Quezon Province, where Manalo grew up, giving her local community the chance to celebrate her Miss Universe achievement.

Photo courtesy of Aika Events & Productions

The recently concluded Miss International 2025 coronation in Tokyo, Japan was a glittering affair, featuring 80 candidates competing for the coveted crown.

Behind the scenes, the event was orchestrated by a team from Aika Events & Productions, the production arm of the Filipino-owned creative collective A3 Group of Companies.

“This production is more than a show — it’s a statement. It proves that Filipino creatives can design, direct, and deliver world-class experiences anywhere in the world,” said A3 Group of Companies CEO Joemel Ramos.

“We wanted to represent the Philippines not just through our delegates, but through our craft,” Ramos said.

(From left) Jerik Santos (president, Aika Events), Joanne Yuson (project manager, Aika Events) and Joemel Ramos (CEO of Aika Events and production director of Miss International 2025). Photo courtesy of Aika Events & Productions

The Miss International 2025 production follows Aika Events’ track record of mounting pageants, including Binibining Pilipinas for the past three years.

It also reflects the A3 Group’s advocacy of championing Filipino creativity on the global stage.

“Every Filipino creative who steps onto the global stage carries the story of our people,” said A3 Group president Jerik Santos.

“This is just the beginning of what Filipino-led teams can achieve internationally,” he added.

Nawat Itsaragrisil files complaint vs Miss Universe Fatima Bosch

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Published Dec 03, 2025 06:41 PM PHT

Nawat Itsaragrisil (left) and reigning Miss Universe Fatima Bosch

And the chaos in the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) continues.

Nawat Itsaragrisil, president of the host committee of the 74th Miss Universe in Thailand, has taken legal action against the pageant’s reigning queen Fatima Bosch over her “false” claims.

Miss Universe Thailand made the announcement in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, December 3.

The Thai pageant executive apologized for the incident after being called out publicly by MUO president Raul Rocha.

“The said sentence ‘If you follow the order from your national director you’re damage, if you not you can do it. I very happy and the good report will go to organize.'”

In the statement, MGI said Bosch “continued to falsely accuse” Itsaragrisil in multiple interviews, “seemingly for personal gain and to justify herself throughout the competition.”

The organization also warned other individuals and publications, telling them to “refrain from cooperating with or amplifying” the beauty queen’s allegations.

Read the full statement below:

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Bosch recently set the record straight in an interview amid allegations that her Miss Universe victory was rigged, saying these were a result of a “campaign of hate.”

She also mentioned her clash with Itsaragrisil, admitting she was “scared” but nevertheless chose to speak out.

“Your dignity is more important than any price or any dream that you have,” she said.

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