Miss Philippines Earth is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the theme “The Silver Lining,” starting with the press presentation of its official thirty-seven candidates, held at Lime Resort Manila, CCP Complex, Pasay City on Tuesday.
Founded by Carousel Productions, Inc. in 2001 to select the country’s representative for Miss Earth, the pageant has remained distinct from others with its objective to serve as a platform for Earth advocates’ programs promoting environmental protection and sustainability.
Over the past two and a half decades, four Miss Philippines Earth winners have gone on to win the Miss Earth crown.
In recent weeks, the candidates from across the country and overseas Filipino communities around the world have participated in eco-activities aligned with the pageant’s environmental causes. These included tree planting, coastal cleanups, eco-interaction school tours, and a charity visit to Child Haus Manila to share love, joy, and compassion with the children.
“The resilience of MPE, which has proven the strength of its cause amid environmental and global conflict, is the silver lining of its legacy. It’s only fitting that MPE takes on the theme of hope and presents ‘The Silver Lining’ on its 25th year, ever shining brightly for the world to see,” said Ramon Monzon, president of Carousel Productions.
“Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) has undoubtedly become one of the leading trendsetters for environmental awareness, sustainable living, and eco-tourism. Our ‘Beauties for a Cause’ take pride in who they are and what they can do for their country through the MPE platform,” added Lorraine E. Schuck, Carousel Productions executive vice president.
The press presentation ended with the awarding of the Media Choice Award to Angel Rose Tambal of La Paz, Leyte (Gold), with Austhrie Sanchez of Vigan, Ilocos Sur (Silver), and Liz Mabao of Antipolo City (Bronze).
Winners of the Creative Talent Competition were Zoe Beatriece Cruzada of Quezon City (Gold), Austhrie Sanchez (Silver), and Vhana Patrish Hernandez of Cabanatuan City (Bronze).
The rest of the candidates are Joy Bacorma (Bacoor), Athena Lodevico (Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya), Abegail Manangan (Cabatuan, Isabela), Joahnna Lee Ucol (Fil-Com of Hawaii, USA), Maria Erra Ocon (Impasug-Ong, Bukidnon), Martina Mariano (Imus, Cavite), Juliana Denise Tan (Las Piñas City), Quench Gift Espantaleon (Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental), Dane Amante (Malaybalay, Bukidnon), Alden Rose Balaba (Maramag, Bukidnon), Lorea Balbueno (Marikina City), Alexa Roder (Fil-Com of Melbourne, Australia), Myrea Caccam (Naujan, Oriental Mindoro), Chelsey Gwyneth dela Cruz (Pandi, Bulacan), Justine Gianna Topacio (Parañaque City), Chlarence Danica Sanchez (Pasig City), and Aian Claire Colendres (Pililla, Rizal).
Completing the list are Michaela Rose Aguilar (Fil-Com of Queensland, Australia), Kate Gatpandan (Fil-Com of Rome, Italy), Ellamarie Andricoso (San Fernando, Bukidnon), Jhanine Custodio (San Miguel, Bulacan), Ryza Mendoza (Tagkawayan, Quezon), Kriezl Jane Torres (Talakag, Bukidnon), Jaymie Strickland (Fil-Com of Tallahassee, Florida, USA), Faith Laurese Edwards (Fil-Com of Tampa, Florida, USA), Althea Jhamielle Paz (Teresa, Rizal), Jean Bolanias (Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay), Angel Mary Ticag (Tuburan, Cebu), Alexandra Pasayon, Kylie Anne Atilano (Zamboanga City, East Coast), and Vanessa Kang (Zamboanga City).
Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Irha Mel Alfeche will relinquish her crown during the coronation night of Miss Philippines Earth 2025, which will be held on Aug. 10 at Okada Manila in Parañaque.
