Miss Philippines Earth 2009
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Miss Philippines Earth 2009 is the 9th edition of the environmentally-conscious beauty pageant, Miss Philippines Earth
. The grand coronation night was held on May 10, 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People, San Juan City. Fifty contestants competed for the title. The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN
in the Philippines
and by The Filipino Channel
internationally.
Karla Henry, the winner of Miss Philippines Earth 2008
and Miss Earth 2008
, crowned Sandra Seifert
as Miss Philippines Earth 2009. Seifert represented the Philippines
in the Miss Earth 2009
. Maria Venus Raj
relinquished her crown to Grezilda Adelantar
as Miss Philippines Eco Tourism who also won Miss PAGCOR. The Miss Philippines Fire crown held by Kristelle Lazaro was won by Patricia Tumulak
and also obtained the title Miss Science and Technology. Marie Razel Eguia
crowned Michelle Braun
as Miss Philippines Air, while Marian Michelle Oblea
crowned Catherine Loyola
as Miss Philippines Water.
Note: Kirstie Joan Babor
of Alegria, Cebu
was later on proclaimed as the replacement of Catherine Loyola
as Miss Philippines Water 2009
opened the contest to Filipina women of foreign ancestry, or living abroad in 2006. In 2008, Miss Philippines-Earth broadened its coverage to various provinces, cities, municipalities to send in their candidates.
Here are the 50 contestants that competed for the title Miss Philippines Earth 2009:
beauty pageant. The finale of Miss Lil' Earth Angels for 2009 was held at the Robinsons Galleria
in Quezon City
, Philippines on April 24, 2009.
Miss Philippines Earth
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...
. The grand coronation night was held on May 10, 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People, San Juan City. Fifty contestants competed for the title. The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
and by The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel
The Filipino Channel is an international television station owned by the Philippine-based multimedia conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is currently available in Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, Europe, Middle East, and the United States. It has over two million subscribers in these...
internationally.
Karla Henry, the winner of Miss Philippines Earth 2008
Miss Philippines Earth 2008
Miss Philippines Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant, was held last May 11, 2008 at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines. The event was broadcast by ABS CBN Network in the Philippines at 10 'o clock in the evening and The Filipino Channel...
and Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008, the 8th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held on November 9, 2008 at the Clark Expo Amphitheater in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. Eighty-five delegates arrived from October 19, 2008 in the Philippines...
, crowned Sandra Seifert
Sandra Seifert
Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent....
as Miss Philippines Earth 2009. Seifert represented the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
in the Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009
Miss Earth 2009, the 9th edition of Miss Earth beauty pageant, was held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center, in the Island of Boracay, Malay, Philippines last November 22, 2009....
. Maria Venus Raj
Maria Venus Raj
Maria Venus Bayonito Raj is a Filipina beauty queen. She was crowned Binibining Pilipinas -Universe on March 6, 2010 during the pageant's Grand Coronation Night at the Araneta Coliseum...
relinquished her crown to Grezilda Adelantar
Grezilda Adelantar
Grezilda Ennis Simondo Adelantar, , is a fashion model and beauty queen from Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism equivalent to the first runner-up or vice...
as Miss Philippines Eco Tourism who also won Miss PAGCOR. The Miss Philippines Fire crown held by Kristelle Lazaro was won by Patricia Tumulak
Patricia Tumulak
Patricia Marie Tumulak is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:...
and also obtained the title Miss Science and Technology. Marie Razel Eguia
Marie Razel Eguia
Marie Razel Eguia is a beauty queen from the Philippines. She represented the City of Dipolog at Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and she was named Miss Philippines Air 2008 at 11 May 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria...
crowned Michelle Braun
Michelle Braun
Michelle Martha Braun is a fashion model and beauty queen from Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Air 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:...
as Miss Philippines Air, while Marian Michelle Oblea
Marian Michelle Oblea
Marian Michelle Oblea was crowned Miss Philippines Earth Water 2008 last May 11, 2008 at Crowne Plaza Galleria. She also won two of the special awards; Best in Talent and Best in Long Gown Competitions. She was crowned by last year winner Joyce Nocomura....
crowned Catherine Loyola
Catherine Loyola
Catherine Loyola is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Water 2009-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:...
as Miss Philippines Water.
Placements
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Philippines Earth 2009 | Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... - Sandra Seifert Sandra Seifert Sandra Inez Suravilla Seifert is a beauty queen and an international fashion model of mixed Filipina and German descent.... |
| Miss Philippines Eco Tourism | Victorias - Grezilda Adelantar Grezilda Adelantar Grezilda Ennis Simondo Adelantar, , is a fashion model and beauty queen from Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism equivalent to the first runner-up or vice... |
| Miss Philippines Fire | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... - Patricia Tumulak Patricia Tumulak Patricia Marie Tumulak is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
| Miss Philippines Air | Aklan Aklan Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas. Its capital is Kalibo. It is located at the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique Province to the southwest, and Capiz Province to the east... - Michelle Braun Michelle Braun Michelle Martha Braun is a fashion model and beauty queen from Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Air 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
| Miss Philippines Water | Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... (Fil) - Catherine Loyola Catherine Loyola Catherine Loyola is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Water 2009-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
| Runners up |
|
Note: Kirstie Joan Babor
Kirstie Joan Babor
Kirstie Joan Babor is a fashion model and beauty queen from Cebu City, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant...
of Alegria, Cebu
Alegria, Cebu
Alegria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 21,699 people.-Barangays:Alegria is administratively subdivided into 9 barangays.* Compostela* Guadalupe* Legaspi* Lepanto...
was later on proclaimed as the replacement of Catherine Loyola
Catherine Loyola
Catherine Loyola is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Water 2009-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:...
as Miss Philippines Water 2009
Special Titles
| Special Title | Represents | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Miss PAGCOR | Victorias | Grezilda 'Adie' Adelantar |
| Miss Science and Technology | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
Patricia Marie Tumulak |
Special awards
Press Releases| Special Award | Represents | Delegate |
|---|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit | Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... |
Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Best in Long Gown | Canada (Fil.) | Tessa Kruger |
| Miss Photogenic | Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy |
| Miss Talent | Olongapo | Angelee Claudett delos Reyes |
| Miss Congeniality | Alegria Alegria Alegria or Alegría or Allegria may refer to:-Places:*Alegria, Cebu, a municipality in the Philippines*Alegría, Madeira, a parish in Portugal*Alegria, Rio Grande do Sul, a city in Brazil... |
Kirstie Joan Babor Kirstie Joan Babor Kirstie Joan Babor is a fashion model and beauty queen from Cebu City, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant... |
| Best in Cultural Attire | Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... |
Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Gandang Ricky Reyes Awardee | Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... |
Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Miss Ever Bilena | Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy |
| Miss RCBC-e-Woman | Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... |
Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Miss Golden Sunset | Pasay | Karryl Ann Lopez |
| Miss Magnolia Ice Cream | Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... (Fil.) |
Catherine Loyola |
| Face Of The New Placenta | Victorias | Grezilda 'Adie' Adelantar |
- Major Awards
- Minor/Sponsor Awards
Contestants
Carousel ProductionsCarousel Productions
Carousel Productions Inc. is the organization that currently owns and runs the Miss Earth and Miss Philippines Earth beauty contests. The annual events are produced in partnership with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. The organization is based in the Philippines.-History:Carousel Productions...
opened the contest to Filipina women of foreign ancestry, or living abroad in 2006. In 2008, Miss Philippines-Earth broadened its coverage to various provinces, cities, municipalities to send in their candidates.
Here are the 50 contestants that competed for the title Miss Philippines Earth 2009:
| Hometown | Candidate | Age | Environmental Message |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aklan | Michelle Braun Michelle Braun Michelle Martha Braun is a fashion model and beauty queen from Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Air 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
18 | "Observe Waste Segregation" |
| Alegria Alegria, Cebu Alegria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 21,699 people.-Barangays:Alegria is administratively subdivided into 9 barangays.* Compostela* Guadalupe* Legaspi* Lepanto... |
Kirstie Joan Babor Kirstie Joan Babor Kirstie Joan Babor is a fashion model and beauty queen from Cebu City, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant... |
22 | "Take your plastic bottles to recycling sites and not to garbage dumps." |
| Antipolo City Antipolo City Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population... |
Czarina Mae Justo | 23 | "You can save 25,000 litres of water a year if you shower for 4 minutes. Moreso if you use tabo." |
| Apalit | Vanessa Johnson | 22 | "Recycle all kinds of paper by crafting them into greeting cards and other novelty items." |
| Bacolod Bacolod City The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in... |
Jan Maricris Vega | 18 | "You can water your plants using the water from your dishwashing chore." |
| Badoc | Jinky Janelle Miranda | 21 | "Use environment-friendly solutions to clogged drains. Pour a cup of baking soda and half a cup of salt on it. Flush it down with boiling water the day after." |
| Baguio City Baguio City The City of Baguio is a highly urbanized city in northern Luzon in the Philippines. Baguio City was established by Americans in 1900 at the site of an Ibaloi village known as Kafagway... |
Maria Raenalyn Guansing | 21 | "Compact Fluorescent Lamps(CFL) save 75% of the energy used by incandescent bulbs. They also last longer." |
| Bataan | Monique Teruelle Manuel | 20 | "When ironing, select fabrics that require low temperatures first and work up to those requiring higher temperatures." |
| Batangas City Batangas City - Foreign Rule :The first Spanish missionaries arrived in Batangas City since 1572. Finally on 1581 Spanish authorities governing the Philippines created a pueblo in the area which included the hill where the present Provincial Capitol of Batangas stands after the formal end of the Coumintang... |
Jennelyn Bagsit | 20 | "Make use of your unwanted things by donating them to charities." |
| Biñan | Joanne Principio | 18 | "Save energy by loading your washing machine to its full capacity." |
| Bulacan Bulacan Bulacan , officially called the Province of Bulacan or simply Bulacan Province, is a first class province of the Republic of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon Region in the island of Luzon, north of Manila , and part of the Metro... |
Cherry Mae de Guzman | 18 | "Try environment-friendly "Electronic Jeep" or ejeep as public utility vehicle." |
| Bustos Bustos, Bulacan Bustos is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 60,681 inhabitants in 9,799 households.- Built up area :... |
Joanna Krizel Tuazon | 20 | "Cut down on paper use and avoid chemically-bleached paper towels by using reusable cloth towels instead." |
| Cabusao | Arianne Natalie Lim | 23 | "Patronize rechargeable batteries. This will reduce the production of hazardous disposable batteries." |
| Cagayan De Oro City Cagayan de Oro City Cagayan de Oro; , officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is the provincial capital city of the province of Misamis Oriental in the Philippines... |
Stephanie Kate Cawaling | 23 | "Create designated holding "bins" for each type of recycled product an place in convenient locations in your home/garage." |
| Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy | 20 | "Used cooking oil can either be reused as soap detergent and biodiesel or disposed of properly by sealing it inside a non-recyclable container." |
| Calamba Calamba Calamba may refer to:* Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines* Calamba, Misamis Occidental, Philippines... |
Kathrina Camille Suarez | 19 | "Turn off the cap whilst brushing your teeth. Leaving the tap running can waste up to 17 litres of water a minute. Better to use glass to save water as well." |
| Canada (Fil.) | Tessa Kruger | 21 | "Keep refrigerator door closed whenever possible. Plan ahead; remove all food necessary for a meal at one time. Disourage open-door "browsing" between meals." |
| Catarman Catarman Catarman is the name of two places in the Philippines:*Catarman, Camiguin*Catarman, Northern Samar... |
Rochelle Cadiente | 19 | "Check the air pressure in your car tires frequently to make sure your car is running as efficiently as possible." |
| Ilocos Sur Ilocos Sur Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Vigan City, located on the mouth of the Mestizo River is the provincial capital... |
Paula Camille Figueras | 22 | "Old newspapers can be a good material for making bags and other exportable handicrafts." |
| Las Piñas City Las Piñas City The City of Las Piñas is a city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines... |
Elizabeth Naluz | 18 | "Always bring a reusable shopping bag when you go to the market." |
| Liliw | Barbie Sauquillo | 23 | "Old compact discs(CD) can be recycled into beautiful house decors, costumes, toys and other objects that can be imagined." |
| Lipa City Lipa City The Lipa City /Li-pâ/ is a first class city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. It is one of the three component cities of Batangas province... |
Reina Mae Maerina | 23 | "Reject plastic disposable shopping bags and use a reusable one instead." |
| Los Baños Los Baños, Laguna The Nature and Science City of Los Baños is a 1st class urban city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,631 inhabitants in 17,030 households... |
Shiella Mae Botones | 19 | "If your destination is nearby, you can help reduce gas emission by walking. You save the environment and exercise your body too." |
| Lumban | Shienneth Navarro | 25 | "You can make use of your food and garden wastes through a composting process. This will also help reduce wastes going to landfills." |
| Malolos City Malolos City City of Malolos is a 3rd class urban component city in the Republic of the Philippines. Malolos is considered as the 115th city in the country. It is the capital city of the province of Bulacan as the seat of the provincial government... |
Kenneth Shane Dimaapi | 19 | "Don't idle your engine. When waiting for pick up or other activities, turn off the engine to reduce the amount of harmful emmissions." |
| Manila City | Alexis Go | 20 | "Be creative in recycling old tires. A swing made out of it will not only save the environment, but will also contribute fun to the entire family." |
| Marikina City Marikina City Marikina, officially the City of Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, was former capital of the province of Manila during the declaration of Philippine Independence and one of the sixteen cities within the Manila Metropolitan Area. Marikina is part of Eastern Manila District of... |
Elaine Paola Esteban | 21 | "Staying cool all summer long draw blinds, shades or drapes to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day." |
| Melbourne Melbourne Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater... (Fil.) |
Tanya Louise Hendy | 23 | "Use public transportation where possible." |
| Mexico Mexico, Pampanga -Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao* Balas* Buenavista* Camuning* Cawayan* Concepcion* Culubasa* Divisoria* Dolores * Eden* Gandus* Lagundi* Laput* Laug* Masamat* Masangsang -Barangays:Mexico is administratively subdivided into 43 barangays.* Acli* Anao*... |
Agnes Dizon | 25 | "Maximize paper usage by printing on both sides and making note pads out of used paper." |
| Meycauayan City | Nickah dela Cruz | 18 | "Maximize paper usage by printing on both sides and making note pads out of used paper." |
| Midsayap | Leah Sarah Baranaskas | 18 | "Vinegar is an excellent solvent and it is this very property which makes it such a wonderful disinfectant, antiseptic and preservative." |
| Negros Occidental Negros Occidental Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half... |
Sandra Inez Seifert | 25 | "Break the habit of using your car every time you go out. If the destination is nearby, use bike instead." |
| Olongapo City Olongapo City The City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 50,300 households.-History:... |
Angelee Claudett delos Reyes | 21 | "Always unplug unused appliances because they continue electricity consumption even on standby mode." |
| Ozamis | Wendie Olape | 24 | "Patronize garage sales by either holding one or buying from them. It's a great way to recycle." |
| Pagsanjan | Alexandra Santos | 18 | "Turn off lights when not needed. It will help reduce emissions of greenhouse gases." |
| Palawan Palawan Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region or Region 4. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the... |
Christine Barby Loreno | 20 | "Wear T-shirts with environmental slogans and promote social consciousness." |
| Pasay City Pasay City The City of Pasay is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the north by the country's capital, Manila, to the northeast by Makati City, to the east by Taguig City, and Parañaque City to the south.Pasay City was one of the original four... |
Karryl Ann Lopez | 21 | "Old jars don't belong to trash bins because they can be reused as containers or house decor." |
| Passi Passi Passi is a French hip hop artist who became famous in the mid-1990s with the group Ministère AMER, which included himself and Stomy Bugsy. He is most widely known, however, as a solo artist, as well as a participant in many other groups, such as Bisso Na Bisso and Dis l'heure 2 zouk.- Biography... |
Jo-nah Belle Capuy | 18 | "Worn-out plastic containers can be utilized as garden pots." |
| Puerto Princesa City Puerto Princesa City The City of Puerto Princesa is a city located on the western provincial island of Palawan, one of 80 provinces which make up the Philippines... |
Maria Theresa Arzaga | 21 | "Start an eco-project in your community by telling environment-themed stories to kids." |
| Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
Patricia Marie Tumulak Patricia Tumulak Patricia Marie Tumulak is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2009.-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
21 | "Wash your car and save gallons of water at the same time by using a pail instead of a water hose." |
| Romblon Romblon Romblon is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. It lies south of Marinduque and Quezon, east of Mindoro, north of Aklan and Capiz, and west of Masbate. Its capital is also named Romblon.... |
Reina Cuneta | 22 | "Research and learn to be aware of our environment." |
| San Antonio | Carriza Senoc | 18 | "Unplug all appliances when you're not using them..Leaving appliances on standby still uses energy." |
| San Juan City | Patricia Mae Sta. Rosa | 18 | "Use placards to provide visual aids in campaigning for a cleaner environment." |
| San Pedro San Pedro, Laguna The City of San Pedro is a first class Municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is named after its patron saint, Saint Peter. San Pedro is Laguna's gateway to Metro Manila since it lies on the boundary with Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila's southernmost city... |
Maria Melissa Lim | 25 | "Plants greatly reduce toxic elements in the air. An indoor plant can remove 87% of toxic indoor air within 24 hours." |
| Santa Rosa Santa Rosa City The City of Santa Rosa is a first class city in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It is also known as "The Lion City of the South" since 1994... |
Carl Crystle delos Reyes | 19 | "Trees absorb carbon dioxide minimize the effects of global warming." |
| Sorsogon Sorsogon Sorsogon is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region; it is the southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen municipalities and one city. Its capital is Sorsogon City and borders the province of Albay to the north... |
Kathleen Jebulan | 23 | "Instead of bagging cut grass, they can be left on the lawn to rot. This will decompose and contribute to soil enrichment." |
| Sydney Sydney Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people... (Fil.) |
Catherine Loyola Catherine Loyola Catherine Loyola is a fashion model and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Water 2009-Miss Philippines Earth 2009:... |
23 | "Dripping faucets waste water and energy-repair all leaks promptly." |
| Tarlac City Tarlac City The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr... |
Evangeline Mae Castillo | 25 | "Empty wine bottles can make interesting indoor accents." |
| USA West Coast West Coast of the United States West Coast or Pacific Coast are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the United States. The term most often refers to the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. Although not part of the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii do border the Pacific Ocean but can't be included in... (Fil.) |
Charmaine Chiong | 24 | "Keep reflector pans beneath stove top cooking elements clean and shiny to reflect heat upward. Also keep pan bottoms clean to absorb heat more efficiency." |
| Victorias City Victorias City Victorias City is a 4th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 81,743 people in 15,361 households.... |
Grezilda 'Adie' Adelantar Grezilda Adelantar Grezilda Ennis Simondo Adelantar, , is a fashion model and beauty queen from Victorias City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant and was crowned Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism equivalent to the first runner-up or vice... |
21 | "Being kind to animals means being kind to the environment as well." |
Pageant notes
- This year's pageant has more participants, from 41 in the 2008 edition to 50 contestants this year.
- Two countries from the international Filipino communities made a debut this year, namely Canada, and one each from MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
and SydneySydneySydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, AustraliaAustraliaAustralia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. - Kirstie Joan BaborKirstie Joan BaborKirstie Joan Babor is a fashion model and beauty queen from Cebu City, Philippines. She competed in the ninth edition of the national Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant...
(Alegria, CebuAlegria, CebuAlegria is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 21,699 people.-Barangays:Alegria is administratively subdivided into 9 barangays.* Compostela* Guadalupe* Legaspi* Lepanto...
), was later on proclaimed as the successor for the title of Miss Philippines Water 2009. She completed the duties and responsibilities designated to her title. - Vanessa Johnson (Apalit), competed in the Binibining Pilipinas 2009Binibining Pilipinas 2009Binibining Pilipinas 2009 is the 46th annual Binibining Pilipinas, a beauty pageant in the Philippines. The grand coronation night took place on March 7 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV...
beauty pageant and ended up as a top 10 finalist. - Sandra Inez Seifert (Negros OccidentalNegros OccidentalNegros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
) was disqualified in the 2009 Binibining PilipinasBinibining Pilipinas 2009Binibining Pilipinas 2009 is the 46th annual Binibining Pilipinas, a beauty pageant in the Philippines. The grand coronation night took place on March 7 at the Araneta Coliseum, and was broadcast by GMA Network and GMA's international channel, GMA Pinoy TV...
edition due to previous pictorials with FHM PhilippinesFHMFHM, originally published as For Him Magazine, is an international monthly men's lifestyle magazine.- History :The magazine began publication in 1985 in the United Kingdom under the name For Him and changed its title to FHM in 1994 when Emap Consumer Media bought the magazine, although the full For...
wearing a swimsuit attire. She was disqualified two days before the pageant.
Judges
| # | Judge | Background |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cindy Ejercito | Beauty queen Beauty Queen "Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:... : winner of 1987 Miss Model of the World (Turkey Turkey Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe... edition) and 1988 Mutya ng Pilipinas Miss Asia Pacific International The Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. It began as a regional pageant in 1968, known as the Miss Asia Quest... , chairman of the board of judges of Miss Philippines Earth 2009 |
| 2 | Marlo Mendoza | Environmental advocate Environmentalist An environmentalist broadly supports the goals of the environmental movement, "a political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities"... , chairman of Forest Management Bureau Forest management 200px|thumb|right|[[Sustainable development|Sustainable]] forest management carried out by [[Complejo Forestal y Maderero Panguipulli|Complejo Panguipulli]] has contributed to the preservation of the forested landscape around [[Neltume]], a sawmill town in Chile... (FMB) of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Philippines) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for governing and supervising the exploration, development, utilization, and conservation of the country's natural resources.-History:The Department of Environment and Natural... |
| 3 | Jake Macapagal | International stage actor and television Television Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound... actor Actor An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity... |
| 4 | Ginger Conejero Miss Philippines Earth 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... |
Miss Philippines Air 2006 Miss Philippines Earth 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... , TV Patrol World Star News TV Patrol World TV Patrol is the flagship national network news broadcast of ABS-CBN in the Philippines. It is aired Monday to Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., Saturdays from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.... patroller |
| 5 | Hong Jin | General Manager General manager General manager is a descriptive term for certain executives in a business operation. It is also a formal title held by some business executives, most commonly in the hospitality industry.-Generic usage:... of Korean Air Korean Air Korean Air Lines Co., Ltd. , operating as Korean Air, is both the flag carrier and the largest airline of South Korea, with global headquarters located in Seoul, South Korea. Korean Air's international passenger division and related subsidiary cargo division together serve 130 cities in 45... |
| 6 | Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman is a model, host, freelance web page writer, and former beauty queen who won the 2005 Miss International beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipina to have won the crown, after Gemma Cruz in 1964, Aurora Pijuan in 1970, and Melanie Marquez... |
Fashion model, television Television Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound... host, actress, and beauty queen; she won the Binibining Pilipinas 2005 Binibining Pilipinas 2005 Binibining Pilipinas 2005 was the 41st edition of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. It took place on March 19, 2005 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.... as representative to the Miss International Miss International Miss International is an annual international beauty pageant held since 1960.The current Miss International is Fernanda Cornejo, from Ecuador... and eventually, she won the Miss International 2005 Miss International 2005 Miss International 2005, the 45th Miss International pageant was held in Koseinenkin Hall, Tokyo, Japan on September 26 2005. 52 contestants from all over the world competed for the crown. Jeymmy Vargas of Colombia crowned her successor Precious Quigaman of the Philippines as the new Miss... . She is also the founder of Turismo Filipina Charities. |
| 7 | John Cenica | Cosmetic surgeon and president of Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Company |
| 8 | Rowena Jamaji | International businesswoman based in Dubai Dubai Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi... |
| 9 | Graciano Yumul | Undersecretary Undersecretary An under secretary is an executive government official in many countries, frequently a career public servant, who typically acts as a senior administrator or second-in-command to a politically-appointed Cabinet Minister or other government official... for Research and Development Research and development The phrase research and development , according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, refers to "creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of man, culture and society, and the use of this stock of... of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology Department of Science and Technology (Philippines) The Philippines' Department of Science and Technology , abbreviated as the DOST, is the executive department of the Philippine Government responsible for the coordination of science and technology-related projects in the Philippines and to formulate policies and projects in the fields of science... |
| 10 | Amina Aranaz | Model Model (person) A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art.... , journalist Journalist A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A... /columnist Columnist A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs.... , apparel designer, and president of Philippine School of Fashion and Arts. |
| 11 | Erwin Genuino | Environmentalist Environmentalist An environmentalist broadly supports the goals of the environmental movement, "a political and ethical movement that seeks to improve and protect the quality of the natural environment through changes to environmentally harmful human activities"... , lawyer Lawyer A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political... , and president of Trace College in the Philippines. |
| 12 | Leandro Enriquez | Founder of Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia Pacific International Miss Asia Pacific International The Miss Asia Pacific International is the first and oldest beauty pageant in Asia. It began as a regional pageant in 1968, known as the Miss Asia Quest... beauty pageants and president and chief executive officer Chief executive officer A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization... of Sulo Hotel |
Environmental activities
| Date | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2009 | Grand March versus Illegal Drugs | Twelve of the official 50 candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2009 participated in the Grand March versus Illegal Drugs, which was held along Roxas Boulevard Roxas Boulevard Roxas Boulevard is a boulevard in Metro Manila, and an eight-lane arterial road that connects the center of Manila with Pasay City, Parañaque City. It is one of the major arteries in the city's metropolitan network, designated as Radial Road 1... , Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... . The President of the Philippines President of the Philippines The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines... , Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga... led the march which started from the Cultural Center of the Philippines Cultural Center of the Philippines The Cultural Center of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines. The CCP was established through Executive Order No. 30 s. 1966 by President Ferdinand Marcos... and proceeded to Rajah Sulayman Park and eventually to the Quirino Grandstand to complete the 2.5 km. trek. The event was recorded in the Guinness World Records Guinness World Records Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world... as the “Largest March Against Illegal Drugs.” |
| March 28, 2009 | Earth Hour 2009 | Eleven of the official candidates of Miss Philippines 2009 along with 2 reigning Miss Philippines Miss Philippines Earth 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... winners, Miss Philippines Air Marie Razel Eguia Marie Razel Eguia Marie Razel Eguia is a beauty queen from the Philippines. She represented the City of Dipolog at Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and she was named Miss Philippines Air 2008 at 11 May 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria... and Miss Philippines Water Marian Michelle Oblea Marian Michelle Oblea Marian Michelle Oblea was crowned Miss Philippines Earth Water 2008 last May 11, 2008 at Crowne Plaza Galleria. She also won two of the special awards; Best in Talent and Best in Long Gown Competitions. She was crowned by last year winner Joyce Nocomura.... attended the press conference of Earth Hour Earth Hour Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change... that took place at the Bonifacio High Street Fort Bonifacio Fort Bonifacio is a highly urbanized district in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The district is named after the main Philippine Army camp in Metro Manila, Fort Andres Bonifacio, which in turn was named after the famous Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio... at The Fort, Taguig, Metro Manila. The Earth Hour was participated by nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries, an effort to call attention to climate change Climate change Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average... . The Philippines topped the Earth Hour 2009 Earth Hour Earth Hour is a global event organized by WWF and is held on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change... participation as 647 cities and towns or over 15 million Filipinos were estimated to have participated according to the World Wildlife Fund World Wide Fund for Nature The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international non-governmental organization working on issues regarding the conservation, research and restoration of the environment, formerly named the World Wildlife Fund, which remains its official name in Canada and the United States... , which sponsored the event and called on cities to dim nonessential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
| March 31, 2009 | Climate Change 101 | The delegates of Miss Philippines-Earth attended a workshop Workshop A workshop is a room or building which provides both the area and tools that may be required for the manufacture or repair of manufactured goods... -seminar Seminar Seminar is, generally, a form of academic instruction, either at an academic institution or offered by a commercial or professional organization. It has the function of bringing together small groups for recurring meetings, focusing each time on some particular subject, in which everyone present is... called "A Climate Change 101 Climate change Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions or the distribution of events around that average... " by the Miss Earth Foundation Miss Earth Foundation Miss Earth Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit organization, which serves as the environmental-social-humanitarian outreach arm of Miss Earth beauty pageant. It was established to institutionalize the environmental mission of Miss Earth... ’s Executive Director Executive director Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"... , Catherine Untalan Catherine Untalan Catherine Yu Untalan is an environmentalist, fashion model, psychologist, and beauty queen from the Philippines. She competed and won the beauty title of Miss Philippines-Earth 2006 and the international Miss Earth Water 2006... at the Carousel Gardens Carousel Productions Carousel Productions Inc. is the organization that currently owns and runs the Miss Earth and Miss Philippines Earth beauty contests. The annual events are produced in partnership with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. The organization is based in the Philippines.-History:Carousel Productions... . |
| April 3, 2009 | Rags 2 Riches | The delegates went on an "I love My Planet Community Tour" and learned more about the story behind the success of "Rags2Riches" who does not only help minimize the garbage problem but also uplifts the quality of lives of the women in Payatas. "Rags 2 Riches" gave the talk in the School of Fashion, which include fashionable bags made of garment discards. |
| April 14, 2009 | Green Lifestyle | An environmental seminar held at the Eco-Academy Multi-Purpose Hall of the La Mesa Eco-Park, where the delegates learned on how to live the "Green Lifestyle" which conducted by Gawad Kalinga Gawad Kalinga Gawad Kalinga , which means to "give care" in Filipino, is officially known as the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement.... and Human Heart Nature, a line of 100% chemical free, 100% Philippine ingredients and 100% organic personal care products. Another seminar-workshop with Bangon Kalikasan Movement conducted about Solid Waste Management based on the almost decade old law, Republic Act of the Philippines 9003 Republic Acts of the Philippines This article contains a partial list of Philippine laws. Philippine laws have had various nomenclature designations at different periods in the history of the Philippines, as shown in the following table:... . The delegates brought their own reusable utensils and refillable water bottles to realize how they can minimize their waste with simple acts. Sustainable Energy Development Program and the United States Agency for International Development United States Agency for International Development The United States Agency for International Development is the United States federal government agency primarily responsible for administering civilian foreign aid. President John F. Kennedy created USAID in 1961 by executive order to implement development assistance programs in the areas... facilitated fun-filled activities for the 50 candidates. |
| April 15, 2009 | Stop Car Fumes | The delegates led the delegation of Makati for the annual "Tigil Buga Movement" or "Stop Car Fumes." On its 3rd year, participants asked the motorists along Ayala Avenue Ayala Avenue Ayala Avenue is an avenue in Makati City in the Philippines. It is one of the busiest thoroughfares in Metro Manila, crossing through the heart of Makati's central business district. Because of the many businesses located on the avenue, Ayala Avenue is aptly nicknamed the Wall Street of the... and Paseo de Roxas Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... to shut off their engines for 5 minutes, 4 minutes longer than the traditional 1-minute shut-off. Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry and her Philippine court entertained the kids afterwards with a storytelling session of the story, Bakawan Mangrove Mangroves are various kinds of trees up to medium height and shrubs that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and subtropics – mainly between latitudes N and S... . This is in partnership with the City Government of Makati Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... . |
| April 17, 2009 | Clean and Green | KILUS Foundation in Ugong, Pasig City Pasig City The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region... was the destination of the delegates for its "2nd I Love My Planet Earth Community Tour." The delegates toured around the cleanest, greenest, and most progressive barangay Barangay A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward... in the said city. The delegates also had the chance to witness how doy packs were transformed into beautiful bags by the women of the community. |
| April 18, 2009 | Earth Day Activities | A group of delegates also participated in the different Earth Day Activities Earth Day Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. The name and concept of Earth Day was allegedly pioneered by John McConnell in 1969 at a UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. The first Proclamation of Earth Day was by San Francisco, the... of the People Management Association of the Philippines at the Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon Memorial Circle The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park and shrine located in Quezon City, former capital of the Philippines . The park is an ellipse bounded by the Elliptical Road. Its main feature is a mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L... for the "3rd I Love My Planet Earth Community Tour." The tour was continued in Mandaluyong City Mandaluyong City The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south... on its 4th stop on April 20, 2009. |
| April 19, 2009 | Tour of the Fireflies | The Miss Earth Foundation conducted a 40 kilometer bike ride, entitled, "Tour of the Fireflies 2009." The delegates bring out their bikes to campaign for clean air and healthy lifestyle. |
| April 22, 2009 | Pollution-free Motorcade | A clean air campaign by Miss Earth Foundation together with Green Independent Power Producers, leaders of the Electric Jeepneys Jeepney Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating... have a pollution-free motorcade Motorcade A motorcade is a procession of vehicles. The term motorcade was coined by Lyle Abbot , and is formed after cavalcade on the false notion that "-cade" was a suffix meaning "procession"... to jumpstart the Earth Day celebration from the Mall of Asia SM Mall of Asia SM Mall of Asia is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer and owner in the Philippines. SM Mall of Asia is the 2nd largest mall in the Philippines after SM City North EDSA, 3rd largest shopping mall in Asia and the 4th largest shopping mall in the world... to Quezon City Circle. It aimed to call the attention of the public to switch to cleaner transportation alternatives and technologies. The Miss Earth Foundation and Miss Philippines Earth 2009 delegates also participated in the activities spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in the afternoon. Candidates and reigning queens visited the Echo Store at 4pm in Serendra, Taguig City Taguig City Taguig is a city in Metro Manila in the Philippines. From a thriving fishing community along the shores of Laguna de Bay, it is now an important residential, commercial and industrial center... to learn more about environmental Natural environment The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species.... and social enterprise Social enterprise A social enterprise is an organization that applies business strategies to achieving philanthropic goals. Social enterprises can be structured as a for-profit or non-profit.... s and organic products available in the market for the "5th I Love My Planet Earth Community Tour." |
| April 23, 2009 | Fluvial Parade | The delegates left the Metropolitan Manila to visit the Municipality of Hagonoy Hagonoy Hagonoy is the name of two places in the Philippines:*Hagonoy, Bulacan*Hagonoy, Davao del SurIt is also the Filipino common name of a plant:*Chromolaena odorata, the common floss flower.... for several activities that included a "Fluvial Parade" and Memorandum of Agreement Memorandum of Agreement A memorandum of agreement or cooperative agreement is a document written between parties to cooperatively work together on an agreed upon project or meet an agreed objective. The purpose of an MOA is to have a written understanding of the agreement between parties.An MOA is a good tool to use for... for the planting of 2,000 mangrove seedlings Mangrove Mangroves are various kinds of trees up to medium height and shrubs that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and subtropics – mainly between latitudes N and S... in the place. |
| April 24–28, 2009 | Smokey Mountain | The delegates will tour at Bahay Toro, Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... and on April 28, at Smokey Mountain Smokey Mountain Smokey Mountain was a Filipino singing group formed by musical director, composer, conductor Ryan Cayabyab and executive producer Judd Berlin... with the supervision of environmental priest, Fr. Ben Beltran who is the instrumental in the construction of the Eco-Church in the said area. |
| April 29, 2009 | Going Back to Traditional Bag Campaign | "Magbalik Bayong Campaign" or "Going Back to Traditional Bag" was launched in Cainta, Rizal Cainta, Rizal The Municipality of Cainta is a first-class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is one of the oldest , and is the town with the second smallest land area of 26.81 km² next to Angono with 26.22 km².Cainta serves as the secondary gateway to the rest of Rizal... on April 29 for a Market Tour Market A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers... to promote the campaign of the use of "bayong." Bayong is simple woven flat basket or bag made of buri, bamboo, or rattan strips. |
| April 30, 2009 | Bakawan | The delegates visited the Gawad Kalinga Village Gawad Kalinga Gawad Kalinga , which means to "give care" in Filipino, is officially known as the Gawad Kalinga Community Development Foundation, a Philippine-based poverty alleviation and nation-building movement.... in Taguig City Taguig City Taguig is a city in Metro Manila in the Philippines. From a thriving fishing community along the shores of Laguna de Bay, it is now an important residential, commercial and industrial center... for storytelling Storytelling Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, images and sounds, often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation and in order to instill moral values... session of Bakawan Mangrove Mangroves are various kinds of trees up to medium height and shrubs that grow in saline coastal sediment habitats in the tropics and subtropics – mainly between latitudes N and S... with the children. Bakawan is a pro-environment book, written by Catherine Untalan, Executive Director of Miss Earth Foundation and Reena Sarmiento, Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2006. The book aimed to teach children about taking care of the environment, particularly the importance of bakawan or mangroves. |
2009 Lil' Earth Angels
Miss Lil' Earth Angels 2009 is the third edition of Miss Lil' Earth Angels pageant, the younger version of the Miss Philippines EarthMiss Philippines Earth
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...
beauty pageant. The finale of Miss Lil' Earth Angels for 2009 was held at the Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Galleria is a large shopping mall located at EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City just near SM Megamall. It is Robinsons' flagship mall. The mall is owned by John Gokongwei, founder of JG Summit Holdings and Robinsons Land Corp. It was built in 1990 with a total gross floor area of...
in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
, Philippines on April 24, 2009.
Results
| Final Results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Lil' Earth Angel | Ivy Yvon Vibandor |
| Lil' Earth Angel-Air | Jackieleen Crisostomo |
| Lil' Earth Angel-Water | Maria Carmen Solis |
| Lil' Earth Angel-Fire | Carla Tobias |
| Lil' Earth Angel-Eco Tourism | Atascha Chloe Mercado |
| Lil' Earth Angel-Beauty for a Cause | Zara Chanel Arguelles |