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 Ogie Suayan’s Facebook page. The beauty queen kicked off her homecoming with a courtesy call with Suayan where she posed for photos at city hall. […]... Keep on reading: Ahtisa Manalo welcomed by supporters as she returns home to Quezon Province