The 3rd edition of Miss Environment International, hosted for the first time by the Philippines, kicked off with the press presentation of the official seventeen candidates from around the world. The event, held at Plaza Moriones, Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday, was hosted by Mister World 2012 first runner-up Andrew Wolff.
Philippine bet Arianna Pantaleon, 22, a degree holder in public speaking and communications from Toronto, Canada, was awarded Darling of the Press at the conclusion of the event, while Rina Nagaoka of Japan and Rebecca Baptiste of Trinidad and Tobago were named runners-up.
“It feels amazing to represent the Philippines. It’s funny, I don’t feel it’s a competition. All the girls are friendly, and we’re bonding beautifully. I am here to lend a hand,” said Pantaleon, an advocate of environmental protection and sustainability.
The Miss Environment International 2025 pageant, presented by Triumphus Green Initiatives, Inc., in cooperation with the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines, provides a platform for empowering women to become ambassadors for change, promoting sustainable practices and environmental awareness around the globe.
The grand coronation night, preceded by the Green Gala Awards 2025, will be held on Nov. 24 at the Grand Ballroom, City of Dreams, Parañaque City, with reigning Miss Environment International 2023 Shannon Robinson crowning her successor.
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Nikki Buenafe eyes back-to-back Face of Beauty International crown
Face of Beauty International Philippines 2025 Nikki Buenafe Cheveh said she is ready to face the challenge of bringing home a back-to-back crown at the Face of Beauty International 2025, to be held in Taiwan on Dec. 4, during her official sendoff held at Pandan Asian Cafe in Quezon City on Tuesday.
Cheveh, 26, a Filipino-Iranian beauty, aims to succeed Face of Beauty International 2024 Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano. Cheveh, Binibining Binmaley 2023, Limgas na Pangasinan-World 2023, and Miss Multinational Philippines 2024, moved to the Philippines with her family when she was fifteen. Being the child of a single mother, she had to play parent to her siblings.
Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid gland, she found her purpose through her Duyan ng Aruga organization supporting children’s education and her project, ‘Water Foundation of Life,’ which provided potable water for 150 families.
“Please support me on my Face of Beauty journey as I proudly represent the Philippines with a heart full of hope, kindness, and pride of being a Filipina,” said Cheveh, who thanked everyone who attended the sendoff organized by the ALV Pageant Circle.
