The Philippines’ Arianna Charlize Pantaleon was named Miss Environment International 2025 during the coronation night held at City of Dreams in Parañaque City on Monday. Pantaleon was crowned by Miss Environment International 2023 Shannon Robinson, making it a back-to-back win for the Philippines, as the India-based pageant was not held in 2024.
The 22-year-old Pantaleon, born to Filipino parents in Toronto, Canada, and a graduate in public speaking and communications, also bagged four major special awards: Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Best in National Costume (designed by Stephen Alvarado), and People’s Choice.
“A historic back-to-back victory for the Philippines. Congratulations, Queen Arianna. Your grace, purpose, and unwavering dedication to the environment continue to make us proud,” said the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization in a congratulatory message.
Miss Uganda Trisha Ahwera finished as first runner-up, while Miss Trinidad & Tobago Rebecca Baptiste was second runner-up. The rest of the Top 6 were Miss India Simi Nair, Miss Vietnam Tran Thi My Lin, and Miss USA Gabriella Jasmin Dixon.
Rounding out the Top 12 were Miss Belgium Dina Derboven (Miss Congeniality), Miss Netherlands Indi Joy Cathlyn Snel (Miss Social Media), Miss Zimbabwe Zvashe Jamal Maponga, Miss France Helene Marie Brialy, Miss Russia Karina Iskanderova (Best in Talent), and Miss Indonesia Putri Aveline.
The third edition of Miss Environment International 2025, presented by Triumphus Green Initiatives, Inc., in cooperation with the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines, celebrates beauty with a purpose, empowering women from around the world to become advocates for environmental protection, sustainability, and global ecological awareness.
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Michael Angelo Toledo named second runner-up in Man of the Year 2025
Meanwhile, Mister Taiwan Ven Lee was named Man of the Year 2025 during finals held recently in Bali–Lombok, Indonesia. The Philippines’ Michael Angelo Toledo finished as second runner-up, while Lebanon’s Jean Geagea was first runner-up.
Placing as third and fourth runners-up were Venezuela’s Franlex Eduardo Ramirez Polidor and Puerto Rico’s Angel Zayas, respectively.
Toledo, a 24-year-old model from Cebu, graduated with a marketing management degree and previously competed in Mister Fitness Supermodel World 2023 held in Vietnam, where he finished as third runner-up.
Toledo followed fellow kings of Mister Pilipinas Worldwide: Kenneth Marcelino’s first runner-up finish in Mister Cosmopolitan 2025, Jether Palomo’s Top 11 finish in Mister Global 2025, and Kirk Bondad’s win in Mister International 2025.
