Miss Universe PH 2024 and PLDT Home Ambassador Chelsea Manalo bares all in Metro.Style cover

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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 and PLDT Home Ambassador Chelsea Manalo talks about staying connected with her loved ones and being her best self in Metro.Style’s latest digital cover story.

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The Bulaceña stunner talks about home, family, and growing up in every sense of the word as she becomes super charged for an exciting journey ahead

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Chelsea impressed the whole nation with her performance in Miss Universe Philippines’ swimwear and eveningwear segments. But it was her Q&A about overcoming restrictive beauty standards that captured the hearts of Filipinos and ultimately secured her the win.

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Speaking to Metro.Style, Chelsea candidly talks about being away from her family in Bulacan, especially now that her Miss Universe journey is running at full speed. A lesson that she learned from her Miss Universe Philippines stint is the importance of maintaining connections with loved ones.

“(I always) value the time with the people who are really close to my heart,” she tells Metro.Style. When away from home, Chelsea makes sure to keep in touch with loved ones via landline, mobile, or the internet with reliable connection powered by PLDT Home. The new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 1399 with speeds of up to 100 Mbps and unlimited landline and mobile calls covering 5 Smart/TNT numbers in the family allows her to go all out with stories and updates for her loved ones – providing her no limits as she inches closer to her dream.

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During her Q&A at Miss Universe Philippines 2024 most especially, Chelsea mentioned her mom to be instrumental in building her self-confidence – with constant reminders to believe in herself. Being the first Filipina of African descent to represent the Philippines, Chelsea not only aims to bring representation and diversity to the international pageant, but also to inspire women as her mom did.

Chelsea shows that staying connected with people who lift you up will bring out your best self. It’s also proof that your best self starts at home – with family and friends who have always been there since the beginning. Now, it’s her turn to use this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to empower women not just in the Philippines but from around the world.

Read Metro.Style’s cover story on Chelsea Manalo here. Know more on who have always been there for her through her journey — and how she relies on PLDT Home to connect with her loved ones, fulfill her advocacies, and ultimately conquer her dreams here:

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Crowning Moment: Mikhaella Fernandez, Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022

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It was an exciting, appealing and interesting moment for Mikhaella Fernandez when she was crowned the new Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022.

Mikhaella Fernandez from Front Office was crowned as Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022 as she shared how she love the chance to give exceptional kind of service to promote she called "home" and shows her beauty and charisma to all.

Mr. Eugene T. Yap, Bayview Park Hotel Manila President & General Manager  

Bayview Park Hotel Manila looks for a Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022 who exudes beauty and charisma. She characterized woman empowerment. The purpose of resilience, loyalty, mutual respect, initiative, punctuality, and charity embodies the real definition of a True Queen.

Here’s the winning answer of the newly-crowned Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022

Question: You have the opportunity to promote Bayview Park Hotel Manila to your audience now. What 3 words will you use and why?

Miss  Mikhaella Fernandez: 

“BAYVIEW, OUR HOME"

These are the Three words that I think would promote Bayview, I believe that an exceptional kind of service is always felt when you’re at home and this is the environment that Bayview Park creates, a family that would make you feel valued, comfortable, secure, and loved. Bayview employees treat each other as a family which I think is an essential part to make our guests feel at home too. And for these reasons, I can say that Bayview is definitely my home, your home, and our home. Thank you"

The Judges of  Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022

Congratulations to all beauty finalists and to the newly crowned Ms. Bayview Park Hotel Manila 2022 Ms. Mikhaella Fernandez!

Bayview Park Hotel is known for its budget-friendly, first-class accommodation, facilities and amenities. In its over 75 years of existence, the hotel has since elevated to modern and international boutique hotel standards, with its romantic yet sensibly pragmatic and practical ambiance.

Whether it’s for business or leisure, Bayview Park Hotel has been one of the longest-running and sought after hotels in Manila. For business events, launches, seminars and conferences, Bayview Park Hotel Manila offers functionally-designed rooms with complete audio-visual facilities. The hotel has 15 function rooms that are able to accommodate every client requirement. The Manila Bay Ballroom can seat a maximum of 300 guests. Guests are assured of attentive hotel staff as they work as a team to make your stay as hospitable, dependable and distinguished as possible

Bayview Park Hotel

1118 Roxas Boulevard, cor United Nations Avenue,

Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

Phone: (02) 526 1555

www.bayviewparkhotel.com/

Nicole Borromeo of Cebu was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2022

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Cebu’s Nicole Borromeo was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 during the 2022 Binibining Pilipinas Coronation Night with 40 candidates who battled out to be Miss Globe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Grand International, held this Sunday, July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City hosted by beauty queens Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, and Samantha Bernardo.

Winners of the other titles are: 

Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022: 

Roberta Angela Tamondong, San Pablo, Laguna

Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022: Chelsea Fernandez, Tacloban

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022: 

Gabrielle Basiano, Borongan, Eastern Samar

Runner-ups include Angono, Rizal’s Herlene Nicole Budol as 1st runner-up and Stacey Daniella Gabriel from Cainta, Rizal as 2nd runner-up.

The following are with Special recognitions / special awards: 

Best in National Costume - Graciella Lehmann (Oriental Mindoro)

Bb. Talent - Ma. Isabela David (Mexico, Pampanga)

The Face of Binibini - Yllana Marie Aduana (Laguna)

Bb. Friendship - Eiffel Janell Rosalita (Catanduanes)

Bb. Philippine Airlines - Roberta Tamondong (San Pablo Laguna)

Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Shein - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Moist Diane Shampoo - Karen Laurrie Mendoza (Iloilo City)

Bb. Pizza Hut - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Kumu - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Jag Queen - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Silka – Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Ever Bilena - Chelsea Fernandez (Tacloban City)

Bb. World Balance - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Best in Swimsuit - Gabrielle Basiano (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

Best in Evening Gown - Gabrielle Basiano (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

This year’s edition of the beauty pageant was hosted by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves and featured performances from Maymay Entrata and SB19, one of the country's top P-Pop idols. 

Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo and fellow “Pinoy Big Brother” alum Edward Barber served as the live chat hosts during the event.

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28 inspiring beauties flaunt their #StrongerQueenWithin at Miss Universe Philippines2021 Coronation Night, powered by PLDT Home

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As the official broadband partner of Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) 2021, PLDT Home reignites its commitment in powering young Filipina queens on their quest to become an inspiration to the world.

The country’s leading telecommunications and digital services provider joins millions of Filipinos online this September 30 (Thursday), as 28 Miss Universe Philippines candidates get together at the Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol for the Grand Coronation night. What to expect: A showcase of beauty, talent, and heart that will altogether define what it means to be a #StrongerQueenWithin!

PLDT Home powers Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night. “Together, we continue to inspire and power Filipinas to be a #StrongQueenWithin,” said ShamceySupsup-Lee, MUP national director. (Photo credit: ShamceySupsup-Lee) 

PLDT Home is coming off last year’s successful partnership with the much-anticipated local pageant, which then crowned Iloilo’s Rabiya Mateo as both Miss Universe Philippines and Miss PLDT Home.

Mateo, a top 21 finisher at the 69th Miss Universe Pageant in Hollywood, Florida last May, will also be present at the Miss Universe Philippines 2021 event to crown her Miss PLDT Home successor.

The Miss Universe Philippines 2021 coronation night will be streamed live via KTX on September 30, 7pm. It will be telecast via GMA 7 on October 3.

“We’re proud and delighted to have PLDT Home again as Miss Universe Philippines partner. We’re thankful for the brand joining and supporting our cause,”said MUP national director Shamcey Supsup-Lee.

“Together, we believe we can pave the way for queens to serve others and be an inspiration. Specifically, during this pandemic, it is through their strong and meaningful online connections that they become better, stronger, and more empowered women with a heart.”

The newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines will represent the Philippines in the international pageant, to be held in Eilat, Israel in December.

As MUP’s official broadcast partner, PLDT Home seeks to power our young queens through their life in the new normal. By building powerful digital connections that bridge them to the rest of the world, the brand is able to help these beautifully confident Filipinas in their different advocacies and causes.

Follow the journey of Miss Universe Philippines 2021 and join the conversation online using the hashtags #StrongerQueenWithin and #InspireYou. Get the latest updates about PLDT Home through its social media pages on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pldthome), Instagram and Twitter (@pldthome).

Miss Earth 2019 National Costume Competition held at Century Park Hotel

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Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the finest hotels in Metro Manila, recently hosted the very festive Miss Earth 2019 National Costume Competition round at its Grand Ballroom.

Former Miss Earth winners (L-R) Miss Angelia Ong (2015), Miss Nguyễn Phương Khánh (2018) and Miss Karen Ibasco (2017) graced the affair and awarded the medals to the winners.

More than 300 guests witnessed a visual spectacle of colors as over 90 delegates from various countries proudly displayed their national costumes for everyone to enjoy. The competition is one of the most anticipated and most celebratory pre-pageant contests. Relevant environmental issues like forest fires, recycling and climate change were integrated in the costumes.

The event was made possible in cooperation with Carousel Productions, Inc., the official organizer of Miss Earth. Guests from the government sectors as well as ambassadors from different countries were also in full attendance.

The winners in Best National Costumes per region were as follows:

Africas

Gold – Kenya, Ms. Susan Kirui

Silver – Zambia, Ms. Venus Vlahakis

Bronze – Nigeria, Ms. Modupe Susan Garlan

Asia and Oceania

Gold – Mongolia, Ms. Azzaya Tsogt-Ochir

Silver – Philippines, Ms. Janelle Tee

Bronze – Vietnam, Ms. Hoàng Thi Hanh

Americas

Gold – Chile, Ms. Fernanda Mendez Tapia

Silver – Panama, Ms. Marianna Fuentes

Bronze – Peru, Ms. Alexandra Caceres Drago

Europe

Gold – Spain, Ms. Sonia Hernandez

Silver – Czech Republic, Ms. Klara Vavruskova

Bronze – Crimea, Ms. Anastasia Lebediuk

The international pageant will be held on October 26, 2018 at Cove Manila at Okada, Manila.

Century Park Hotel is the Official Residence of Miss Earth 2019 Delegates - Century Park Hotel welcomes Miss Earth Philippines 2019 Women of the Earth during the MOA Signing

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Manila, Philippines– Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the country’s renowned hotels in Manila, recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement to house the Miss Earth 2019 delegates. This is the fourth year that the hotel is playing host to the pageant known for promoting environmental advocacy.

(Standing from L-R): Karen Piccio (Miss Philippines Earth Eco-Tourism 2019), Janelle Dazo Tee (Miss Earth Philippines 2019), Phuong Khanh Nguyen (Miss Earth 2018), Melanie Mader (Miss Earth-Air 2018), & Alexandra Dayrit (Miss Philippines Fire 2019)

(Seated from L-R): Nellwyn Chua (Director of Sales, CPH), Anthony Tan (General Manager, CPH), Lucio “Bong” Tan, Jr. (Director, CPH), Lorraine Schuck (Executive Vice President, Carousel Productions, Inc.), & Peachy Veneracion (VP & Project Director, Carousel Productions, Inc.) pose during the MOA signing.

Carousel Productions, Inc. is the official pageant organizer from the Philippines who founded Miss Earth in 2001. The organization’s mission is to channel the international beauties as an effective tool in promoting environmental preservation and tourist locations around the world.

“We are honored to partner with Miss Earth once again as they embark on a global advocacy towards a greener world through the pageant. It is our endeavor to provide them a home away from their own homes by ensuring a safe, secure and comfortable setting, empowering them to pursue their utmost ecological undertakings,” enthused CPH General Manager, Anthony Tan.

(Standing from L-R ): Alexandra Dayrit (Miss Philippines Fire 2019), Melanie Mader (Miss Earth-Air 2018), Phuong Khanh Nguyen (Miss Earth 2018), Janelle Dazo Tee (Miss Earth Philippines 2019), & Karen Piccio (Miss Philippines Earth Eco-Tourism 2019)

CPH will also be the official venue of the National Costume Competition on October 14, 2019.

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

Miss Earth 2018 National Costume Competition held at Century Park Hotel

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Manila, Philippines – October 2018 – Renowned establishment Century Park Hotel (CPH) recently hosted the Miss Earth 2018 National Costume Competition round. 

The 90 delegates from different countries gave a spectacular display of color showcasing their national costumes for everyone to enjoy. The competition is one of the most-anticipated and most festive pre-pageant contests. 

The event was made possible in cooperation with Carousel Productions, Inc., the official organizer of Miss Earth. Guests from the government sectors as well as ambassadors of different countries were in full attendance. 

The winners in Best National Costumes per region are as follows: 

North Central America 

Gold: Mexico 

Silver: Panama 

Bronze: Guatemala

 

South America: 

Gold: Guyana 

Silver: Ecuador 

Bronze: Peru 

Africa 

Gold: Sierra Leone 

Silver: Zambia 

Bronze: Nigeria 

Asia and Oceania 

Gold: Vietnam 

Silver: Thailand 

Bronze: Philippines 

Central Western Europe 

Gold: Spain 

Silver: Portugal 

Bronze: Italy 

Eastern Europe 

Gold: Serbia 

Silver: Crimea 

Bronze: Montenegro 

The hotel will reprise its role for the Figure and Form Preliminary Judging on October 29, 2018. The international pageant will be held on November 4, 2018 at the MOA Arena.

Century Park Hotel is home to Miss Earth 2018 delegates

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Manila, Philippines– Century Park Hotel (CPH), one of the country’s distinguished Manila hotels known for its own brand of Filipino hospitality, is currently housing the Miss Earth 2018 delegates from the Water Group. 

Century Park Hotel welcomes Miss Earth Philippines 2018 Goddesses (Water Group) 

“Coming from different regions, we see a diverse mix of personalities, intellect and cultures, which makes them beautiful in their own way,” shared CPH General Manager, Anthony Tan. He added, “We had a chance to talk to some of them and I was pleasantly surprised with the advocacies they are supporting which goes beyond preventing use of plastic to protecting diminishing terrain as well.” 

Carousel Productions, the pageant organizer, has partnered with CPH once again in its bid to support the organization’s enduring advocacy in promoting environmental awareness across the globe. 

“Majority of the delegates are first-time visitors to the Philippines, some of them have not been even out of their countries until today which makes them homesick. Their time here is more challenging as they need to contend with the competition. We truly understand how it feels to long for familiarity so we at CPH are here to ensure that each one of them is well taken cared of and be comfortable right away,” enthused Mr. Tan. 

The Goddesses of the Earth reflected the same sentiments. When asked, what resonated from them was the warmth of the staff and the welcome they received upon stepping inside the hotel. CPH was the perfect place to start in their venture outside their country as relayed by some of the ladies in the group. 

Miss Mexico 2018 giving one of the guests a hug at Café in the Park. 

The Water Group is just one of the three groups (including Land and Air) who are currently visiting schools, attending eco-tours and environmental symposia. 

Recently, CPH played host to the just-concluded National Costume Competition. The hotel will reprise its role for the Figure and Form Preliminary Judging (October 29, 2018). The international pageant will be held on November 4, 2018 at the MOA Arena. 

Launched in 1976, the Century Park Hotel remains as one of the finest hotels in Manila. It is owned and operated by Maranaw Hotels and Resort Corporation and enjoys a mix of local and international patrons. The renowned establishment has over 500 rooms in varied types and facilities for a complete dining and leisure experience. To know more about Century Park Hotel, visit www.centurypark.com or contact information@centurypark.com.ph and telephone number: (632) 528-8888.

ABS-CBN International’s “The People’s Queen” reality show produces its first real beauty queen in Ms World Philippines Katarina Rodriguez

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In just a week after Variety magazine announced it as part of its TV Fall line-up, ABS-CBN International’s The People’s Queen – the glamorous reality TV boot camp for beauty pageant hopefuls – has produced its first real beauty queen. Last weekend, cast member Katarina Rodriguez was crowned Miss World Philippines 2018 at the pageant’s coronation night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in the Philippines.

Rodriguez will represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2018 pageant in China this December. Aside from winning Miss World-Philippines, Rodriguez was also named Beach Beauty Challenge winner, Best in Long Gown, Miss Resorts World Manila, and Miss Blue Water Day Spa (along with Maureen Montagne). The exciting pageant and win for the 26-year old trended on Twitter in the Philippines:

HAIL TO THE QUEEN! Newly crowned Miss World Philippines 2018 Katarina Rodriguez is all smiles. (Photo by George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News). Katarina struts confidently in the much anticipated ABS-CBN reality show, “The People’s Queen”, showing on TFC, Myx TV and Lifestyle Network globally this October and on Metro Philippines in November (ABS-CBN International).

PROUD MENTORS

Cecilio Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag, the two mentors for the beauy pageant hopefuls on The People’s Queen, are proud of all of their mentees and are ecstatic over Rodriquez’s win.

MENTORING BY EMPOWERING PHILOSOPHY: 

Hosts-mentors CeCe Asuncion and Voltaire Tayag were confident that all of “The People’s Queen” female cast members – Michelle, Katarina, Nikita, Katrina and Jenny – are capable of winning a crown. Last weekend, the show produced its first winner in newly crowned Miss World Philippines Katarina Rodriguez. Catch “The People’s Queen” on TFC, Myx TV, Lifestyle Network in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Guam and Papua New Guinea this October and on Metro Philippines in November!

“Katarina’s win is a testament to the Filipina woman of the here and now,” said Cece Asuncion, Director of Slay Model Management, the world’s first all-Transgender model agency and National Director of Miss Supranational USA. He judged the Miss Universe 2017 pageant in Las Vegas and hosted this year’s Miss Teen USA pageant in Shreveport, Louisiana. “Katarina is someone who is focused, determined and knows what she wants and is unapologetic for it. We at The People’s Queen are very proud of her and we look forward to seeing her compete and support her candidacy at Miss World in Sanya, China!”

Veteran pageant journalist and trainer Voltaire Tayag said: “Underneath all that chiffon and crystals, lies Katarina’s unwavering determination, discipline and tenacity which won her Miss World Philippines 2018. At The People’s Queen, our philosophy is mentoring by empowering — empowered by one’s dreams, heart and mind. I’m very happy that Katarina took all that we’ve taught her and made empowered decisions. She wins not just a crown but she’ll continue to win in life with this attitude.”

This is what Rodriguez had to say regarding her mentors and experience: “The People’s Queen developed me with a holistic approach in competing for Miss World. Cece and Voltaire more or less gave me the answers on what a queen is, handing me on a plate the areas I should focus on. But they left it up to me to really make every angle my own. They are like super cool parents that aren’t so strict but you respect them so much that you want to really make them proud. When you get two professionals guiding you with their hearts and still let you be yourself, the gratitude you have makes it a bit easier to do the right things to win.”

Rodriguez continued: “I’d say the most important thing they taught me is that the secret to success in pageants is recognizing the queen in every other female. The People’s Queen created this environment where we weren’t competing with one another and that’s why we became lifelong friends. Cece and Voltaire reminded me to do the right thing.”

Executive produced by Olivia De Jesus, Jun Del Rosario, John-D Lazatin and Glenn Meehan, The People’s Queen will be seen globally on Myx TV (Myxtv.com) starting October 24; on TFC on cable, satellite, TFC online (TFC.tv) and Lifestyle Network on October 27 in North America, Europe and Middle East (October 28 in Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia); and on Metro channel in the Philippines in November.

Follow The People’s Queen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thepeoplesqueenshow/ , Instagram @thepeoplesqueenshow and Twitter @tpqshow.

Catriona Gray is Miss Universe Philippines 2018

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Catriona Elisa Magnayon Gray  was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018.

Gray is a Filipino TV host, singer, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2018 and Miss World Philippines 2016, respectively. She represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2016 pageant and placed as a Top 5 Finalist. 

The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners were announced at the pageant's coronation night on Sunday, March 18, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

The Binibining Pilipinas 2018 Grand Coronaton Night was hosted by Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Richard Guttierez and with Miss Grand International 2016 1st Runner-up Nicole Cordoves.

Here are the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 winners:

• Miss Universe Philippines 2018: #20 Catriona Gray
• Bb Pilipinas International 2018: #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018: #38 Karen Gallman
• Bb Pilipinas Globe 2018: #19 Michele Gumabao
• Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018: #32 Eva Patalinjug
• Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2018: #31 Jehza Huelar

Runners-up:

• 1st runner-up: #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• 2nd runner-up: #14 Samantha Bernardo

Here are the winners of the special awards and the ladies who made it to the Top 15 as well as Top 25:

Special awards:

• Pitoy Moreno National Costume Award: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Ever Bilena: #20 Catriona Gray
• Jag Denim Queen: #20 Catriona Gray
• Manila Bulletin Award: #14 Samantha Bernardo
• Miss Friendship: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• Best in Talent: #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• Miss Photogenic: #32 Eva Patalinjug
• Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Philippine Airlines: #3 Muriel Orais
• Best in Swimsuit: #20 Catriona Gray
• Best in Long Gown: #20 Catriona Gray
• Miss Creamsilk: #19 Michele Gumabao

Top 15:

• #38 Karen Gallman
• #3 Muriel Orais
• #21 Anjame Magbitang
• #26 Wynonah Buot
• #14 Samantha Bernardo
• #15 Juliana Kapeundl
• #31 Jehza Huelar
• #35 Sandra Lemonon
• #11 Aya Abesamis
• #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
• #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• #19 Michele Gumabao
• #20 Catriona Gray
• #32 Eva Patalinjug

Top 25:

• #3 Muriel Orais
• #31 Jehza Huelar
• #17 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
• #32 Eva Patalinjug
• #13 Kristie Rose Cequeña
• #7 Sigrid Grace Flores
• #35 Sandra Lemonon
• #10 Kayesha Chua
• #26 Wynonah Buot
• #15 Juliana Kapeundl
• #21 Anjame Magbitang
• #4 Ana Patricia Asturias
• #23 Ena Velasco
• #20 Catriona Gray
• #39 Trixia Marie Maraña
• #14 Samantha Bernardo
• #1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton
• #9 Agatha Romero
• #24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
• #34 Mary Joy de Castro
• #11 Aya Abesamis
• #38 Karen Gallman
• #8 Shane Quintana Tormes
• #19 Michele Gumabao
• #37 Patrizia Garcia

Philippines' Karen Ibasco crowned Miss Earth 2017

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Miss Philippines Karen Ibasco, a 26-year-old University of Santo Tomas Physics Instructor, bested 84 other candidates at the pageant's coronation night held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, November 4.

Named as Miss Earth Air 2017 was Nina Robertson (Half Filipino) from Australia, Miss Earth Fire 2017 was Lada Akimova from Russia, and Miss Earth Water 2017 was Juliana Franco from Colombia.

In the much-awaited question and answer portion, the finalists had to answer the question, "Who or what do you think is the biggest enemy of Mother Earth and why?"

Karen Ibasco answer,   

“I believe that the real problem in this world is not climate change. The real problem is us because of our ignorance and apathy. What we have to do is to start changing our ways, to start recalibrating our minds and redirecting our steps because together, as a global community, our micro-efforts will have a macro-effect to help save our home, our planet.”

Winning three gold and two silver medals in the pre-pageant competitions -  Ibasco won gold in both Darling of the Press and Best in National Costume - Asia and Oceana wearing a Louis Pangilinan creation,  and in Group 2 Swimsuit Competition. She bagged silver medals for Resorts Wear Competition and Long Gown Competition.

 Ibasco succeeds Miss Earth 2016 Katherin Espin from Ecuador.

This years Miss Earth theme is "Heroines Fighting Climate Change." The Miss Earth pageant is an International Environmental Event channeling the beauty pageant entertainment industry as an effective tool to promote environmental awareness.

Here is the full list of winners:

Miss Earth Fire: Russia, Lada Akimova

Miss Earth Water: Colombia, Juliana Franco

Miss Earth Air: Australia, Nina Robertson

Miss Earth: Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Top 8

Australia, Nina Robertson

Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin

Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez

Colombia, Juliana Franco

Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová

Netherlands, Faith Landman

Russia, Lada Akimova

Top 16

Thailand, Paweensuda Drouin

USA, Andreia Gibau

Russia, Lada Akimova

Tonga, Diamond Langi

Colombia, Juliana Franco

Angola, Ermelinda de Matos

Guatemala, Maria José Castañeda

Vietnam, Le Thi Ha Thu

Switzerland, Sarah Laura Peyrel

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lela Karagic

Australia, Nina Robertson

Philippines, Karen Ibasco

Venezuela, Ninoska Vasquez

Netherlands, Faith Landman

Cameroon, Angele Kossinda

Czech Republic, Iva Uchytilová

Miss Earth 2017 Grand Pageant is hosted by CNN Philippines' anchor James Deakin.

Miss Earth is produced and owned by Carousel Productions, Inc. For more information, visit www.missearth.tv.

Miss Earth 2017 Press Presentation - Heroines fighting climate change

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Miss Earth 2017 candidates pose at the press presentation at the poolside of The Diamond Hotel Philippines, October 30, 2017. 

The candidates paraded by the pool in white two-piece swimsuits. Beyond their beauties and wit, they shared their slogans calling for everyone to recycle, re-think, reuse, and combat climate change issues.

The theme is "Ecotourism is a key to poverty alleviation," and "re-think," "re-use," "reduce," "recycle," and "respect."

At the International Environmental event hosted by  Carousel Productions, Inc.,  Miss Earth  2017 beauties work together to have all nations unite in our joint efforts to help preserve and protect our one and only home: the Planet Earth.

Ms. Lorraine Schuck, Executive Vice President of Carousel Productions, Inc., shared: 

“Everyone looks up to a superhero, especially the young ones. Superheroes have a strong presence in today’s pop culture. So what better way to connect with the new generation than to create a persona that they can easily identify with.”

Each delegate has her own hero alter ego, which will be revealed on the final night.

During the press presentation event, the Darling of the Press gold medal was given to Karen Ibasco of the Philippines, silver medal by Thailand's Paweensuda Drouin, and bronze for Abigail Chama of Zambia.

Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich, Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrel, Miss Thailand (silver), Miss Philippines (gold) Miss Zambia (bronze), Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin and Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez

Miss Philippines Fire 2017 Nellza Bautista and Miss Philippines Water Jessica Marasigan hosted the presentation. Also present were Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin and Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez, Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich, Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrel, and Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong.

Eighty-four beauties from various countries and regions will vie for the Miss Earth 2017 crown on Saturday, November 4 at the Mall of Asia, Arena to be hosted by CNN Philippines’ James Deakin, with performances by pop music sensation Shontelle and renowned violinist Iskandar Widjaja.

The grand coronation night will be telecast on FOXlife (formerly Starworld), in participating countries and delayed telecast on Sunday, November 5 on ABS-CBN at 10:00 am and on TFC in 56 countries.

Here are some of photos taken during the press presentation: