| Miss Philippines Earth | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Beauties for a Cause |
| Formation | 2001 |
| Type | Beauty Pageant |
| Headquarters | Manila |
| Location | Philippines |
| Membership | Carousel Productions Miss Earth |
| Official languages | English |
| President | Ramon Monzon |
| Key people | Lorraine Schuck (Executive Vice President) Peachy O. Veneracion (Vice President & Project Director) Ping Valencia (Vice President for External Relations) |
| Website | missphilippines-earth.com |
The Miss Philippines Earth, originally called "Miss Philippines" in its early years, is a beauty pageant held annually in search of the most beautiful and environmental-friendly woman in the Philippines.[1][2] Miss Philippines Earth is the largest and most widely participated beauty pageant in the Philippines with 50 official candidates participating in 2009.[3][4][5]
The reigning titleholders dedicate their year to promote environmental projects and to address issues concerning the environment.[6] They also serve as spokesperson for the Miss Earth Foundation, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other environmental organizations.[7] The grand winner will represent Philippines in Miss Earth pageant.[4][5] The beauty pageant's current titleholder is Athena Mae Imperial.
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In the first quarter of 2001, Carousel Productions relinquished the franchise for both Mutya ng Pilipinas (Beauty of the Philippines) and Miss Asia Pacific International beauty contests and decided to establish a beauty pageant whose cause is to have its candidates and winners actively promote and get involved in the preservation of the environment and the protection of Mother Earth. As a result, Miss Philippines (currently called Miss Philippines Earth) and Miss Earth pageants were established.[2]
Miss Philippines beauty pageant was formally launched in a press conference on April 3, 2001 with the search of a delegate to represent Philippines in the international Miss Earth pageant.[8] The pageant tied up with the Philippine government agencies such as the Philippine Department of Tourism (DoT), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and at least two international environmental groups such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the American Global Release to further its environmental advocacy.[9][10]
The pageant contestants are called "Beauties for a Cause." The competition includes swimsuit competition, long gown parade, talent competition, but more weight is given to personality and also to ecological and environmental intelligence in the interview portion.[11]
In 2006, Carousel Productions opened the contest to Filipina women of foreign ancestry, or from those living abroad such as Australia, France, Germany, United Arab Emirates and the United States.[2][12]
In 2008, Miss Philippines-Earth broadened its coverage to include candidates from various provinces, cities, and municipalities. The decision to transform Miss Philippines Earth in a larger-scale was made to further the cause of Miss Philippines Earth and with more participants involved, Carousel Productions would be able to reach more people and communities involved in its environmental advocacy.[2][12]
Carousel Production previously held beauty contest in 12 Regions of the Philippines from 2001-2007, through its local franchises. The winners of those contest in turn competed with 12 more contestants from the National Capital Region for the coveted title.[4][5]
In 2006, Carousel Production opened the contest to Filipina women of foreign ancestry, or living abroad. In 2008, Miss Philippines-Earth broaden its coverage to various provinces, cities, municipalities to send in their candidate.[4][5]
The grand winner of Miss Earth Philippines goes on to represent her country in the Miss Earth.[4][5]
From 2007- 2008, the first runner-up or Miss Air, was officially designated the Miss Philippines Tourism Queen International (MTQI) title and competed at Miss Tourism Queen International pageant. However, starting 2009, the Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism titleholder represents the Philippines in the Miss Tourism Queen International pageant.
In 2009, it was also declared that the four elemental court of the Miss Philippines Earth winner namely: Miss Philippines- Air, Miss Philippines- Water, Miss Philippines- Fire, and Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism are all equal winners and the remaining five finalists that failed to advance in the top five are the runners up of the pageant.
Just like in Miss Earth pageant, the winner of the beauty contest is bestowed the title Miss Philippines Earth; her runner ups are also given titles named after the other natural elements:Miss Philippines Eco Tourism (fourth runner-up), Miss Philippines Fire (equivalent to third runner-up), Miss Philippines Water (second runner-up), and Miss Philippines Air (first runner-up). Miss Earth is the only one of the "Big Four" pageants which have individual titles for the runners-up.[4][5]
In 2009, Carousel Productions, the organizer of Miss Philippines Earth, has changed the ranking of the runners up and winners. The judges now select 10 finalists to compete for the top five. The top five then vie for the grand crown (Miss Philippines Earth) and the four other equal crowns. The remaining five finalists who fail to advance in the top five serve as the runners up of the pageant.[13][14]
| Year | Miss Philippines Earth | Miss Philippines Air | Miss Philippines Water | Miss Philippines Fire | Miss Philippines Eco Tourism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Carlene Ang Aguilar | Maria del Carmen Antigua | Anjelly Gamboa | Marites Orjalesa | Gemma Gatdula |
| 2002 | April Ross Perez | Justine Vinluan Gabionza | Gina Ritter | Sheryll Anne Ducusin | Honeylet Christine Gascon |
| 2003 | Laura Marie Dunlap | Evangeline Natalie S. Tarin | Sheryl Lou Franco | Lesley Jean Samson | Mary Joyce Garcia |
| 2004 | Tamera Marie Lagac Szijarto | Nadia C. Camolli | Jasmin Chua | Sheila Margrethe Alonso | Keithley Anne Campos |
| 2005 | Genebelle Francisco Raagas | Nadia Lee Cien dela Cruz Shami | Arleine Villanueva | Antonette Stephanie Yu | April Lynn Villanueva |
| 2006 | Catherine Yu Untalan | Ginger Ann Abadiano Conejero | Katrina Grace Rigets | Francis Dianne Cervantes | Reena Rae Sarmiento |
| 2007 | Jeanne Angeles Harn | Krystle Ann Gonzalez Dizon | Joyce Nocomura | Sarah Katrina Miñoza | Anna Katrina Bautista |
| 2008 | Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry | Marie Razel Triff Eguia | Marian Michelle Oblea | Ma. Kristelle Lazaro | Maria Venus Raj |
| 2009[1] | Sandra Seifert | Michelle Braun | Catherine Loyola | Patricia Tumulak | Grezilda Adelantar |
| 2010 | Kris Psyche Resus | Renee Rosario McHugh | Emmerie Dale Cunanan | Gwennaelle Ruais | Angela Lauren Fernando |
| 2011 | Athena Mae Imperial | Jonavi Raisa Quiray | Murielle Adrienne Orais | Michelle Gavagan | Tarhata Rico |
^1 Note: Starting 2009, Miss Philippines Earth remained the grand title of the event, but the four other titles i.e., Miss Philippines- Air, Miss Philippines- Water, Miss Philippines- Fire, and Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism are all equal winners. The remaining five finalists in the top 10 that failed to advance in the top five are the runners up of the pageant.
Special Titles
| Year | Miss PAGCOR International Tourism Ambassadress |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Melanie Felix |
| 2009 | Grezilda Adelantar |
| 2010 | Sandra Seifert |
| Year | Miss Science and Technology |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Patricia Tumulak |
Table of the top rankings for the Miss Earth pageant, based on all results from the first to the most recent event. From 2001 to 2009 the delegates represented their regions.
| Rank | Regions | Miss Philippines Earth | Miss Philippines Air | Miss Philippines Water | Miss Philippines Fire | Miss Philippines Eco Tourism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Capital Region | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | Western Visayas | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Central Visayas | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Zamboanga Peninsula | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Central Luzon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | Bicol | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Ilocos | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Northern Mindanao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
If the delegates in the past years representing their regions, Starting 2008, they proudly carrying the flag of either their province, their city or their municipality, and other Filipino communities abroad. This year delegates from Germany, France and two from the US were represented.[4][5]
| Rank | Municipality/City/Province/Overseas Filipino Community | Miss Philippines Earth | Miss Philippines Air | Miss Philippines Water | Miss Philippines Fire | Miss Philippines Eco Tourism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cebu City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Dipolog | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Victorias City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Obando | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Candaba | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Aklan | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Antique | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Island group tally
As of 2009
| REGION | Title(s) | Best Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Luzon | 6 | National Capital Region and Central Luzon |
| Visayas | 2 | Cebu City and Negros Occidental (1) |
| Mindanao | 1 | Zamboanga City (1) |
Below are the complete names of the annual titleholders of Miss Philippines Earth, listed in ascending order and according to the year in which they participated in Miss Earth, their height and age during their national crowning and their final placement in the aforementioned international pageant after their participation.
| Year | Titleholders | Age | Height | Miss Earth placement & awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Athena Mae Duarte Imperial | 24 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Miss Water (2nd runner-up)
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| 2010 | Kris Psyche Resus y Orozco | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Unplaced
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| 2009 | Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert | 25 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Miss Air (1st Runner-Up)
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| 2008 | Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Miss Earth 2008
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| 2007 | Jeanne Angeles Harn | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Unplaced
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| 2006 | Catherine Yu Untalan | 20 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Miss Water (2nd Runner-Up) |
| 2005 | Genebelle Francisco Raagas | 18 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Top 16 Semi-finalist |
| 2004 | Tamera Marie Lagac Szijarto | 21 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) | Top 8 Finalist |
| 2003 | Laura Marie Dunlap y Mercado | 19 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Top 10 Semi-finalist |
| 2002 | April Ross Perez y Lim | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Top 10 Semi-finalist
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| 2001 | Carlene Ang Aguilar | 19 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Top 10 Semi-finalist
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Miss Philippines Earth Organization (Carousel Productions) holds the franchise for Miss Tourism Queen International (MTQI) pageant.
The following is the list of the Miss Tourism Queen International Philippines titleholders and their placements:
| Year | Titleholders | Local Title | Age | Height | MTQI placement & awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | No International Pageant | ||||
| 2009 | Marie Razel Triff Eguia | Miss Philippines Air 2008 | 20 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Unplaced
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| 2008 | Krystle Ann Gonzalez Dizon | Miss Philippines Air 2007 | 18 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Unplaced |
| 2007 | Annemarie Rose Santos Jebb | Miss Philippines 2007 Semifinalist | 21 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Unplaced |
| 2006 | Justine Vinluan Gabionza | Miss Philippines Air 2002 | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Miss Tourism Queen International 2006
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| 2005 | Sheila Margrethe Aguilar Alonso | Miss Philippines Fire 2004 | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Top 12 Semi-finalist at MTQI 2005
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| 2004 | Charisse Ocrisma | 2003 MTV Fashionista 2nd runner-up; appointed | 21 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Unplaced
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