Ahtisa Manalo welcomed by supporters as she returns home to Quezon Province

Ahtisa Manalo welcomed by supporters as she returns home to Quezon Province

The magic of Ahtisa Manalo’s Miss Universe journey continues to be felt by pageant fans, as she was welcomed by supporters at a homecoming event in her hometown in Candelaria, Quezon Province.  Manalo — who looked elegant in a white, body-hugging gown with a thigh-high slit complete with gold-toned pearls and her Miss Universe Philippines tiara — was treated to a homecoming parade in Candelaria on Monday, December 15, as seen in photos on Mayor …