Twenty-nine candidates of Miss Philippines-Earth bring to awareness the essence of trees in this year’s theme ‘MELoves20Three.’ PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
TWENTY-NINE ladies from different backgrounds and from all over the archipelago are vying for the Miss Philippines-Earth (MPE) crown this year.
They were presented to the media at the new Lime Resort Manila on Monday.
Now in its 23rd year, and after carrying themes of flora and fauna in past editions, MPE brings to awareness the essence of trees "in playing a powerful role in addressing the biggest environmental issue planet Earth faces today."
It is aptly titled "MELoves20Tree." Carousel Productions, the homegrown organization behind the pageant, began its introduction of delegates in March through the hybrid platform of virtual and face-to-face events, which is the new norm of pageantry in the post-pandemic era.
The official candidates are: Patricia Nicole Yap of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur; Meri Lasil Relevo of Balayan, Batangas; Veronica Sinajon of Brooke's Point, Palawan; Nicole Lagera of Filipino Community California, USA; Chrystel Mae Correjos of Carrascal, Surigao del Sur; Leahrly Curitana of Casiguran, Aurora; Naoimi Henave of Dasmariñas City; KC Falcasantos of Dipolog City; Josephine Ruhlman of Filipino Community Florida, USA; Ma. Cristina Tallador of Iloilo City; Jireh Calacala of Jones, Isabela; Rowan No of Kalibo, Aklan; Mythosela Villanueva of Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental; Iris Mabanta of Mabini,
Batangas; Kerri Reilly of Mangatarem, Pangasinan; Joselle Gregorio of Mariveles, Bataan; Sha'uri Livori of Filipino Community Melbourne, Australia; Quennie Salac of Filipino Community Milan, Italy; Athena Guardados of Pantukan, Davao de Oro; Jemimah Joy Zabala of Puerto Princesa City; Princess Lazaga of San Jose City; Jeica Czaverika of San Pascual, Batangas; Shaina Nazario of Silang, Cavite; Ylanna Marie Aduana of Siniloan, Laguna; Cea De Jesus of Taguig City; Athena Auxillo of Toledo City; Jamie Angelique Armada of Tuburan, Cebu; Queenzel Daryl Alagao of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay; and Fermizulli Silal of Zamboanga City. The media presentation was hosted by Miss Earth 2019 Nellys Pimentel, Miss Earth 2022 Mina Sue Choi and Miss Philippines-Earth 2022 Jenny Ramp.
Pageant enthusiasts and candidate supporters can access more event updates on the MPE website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok. Coronation night is on April 29.
