Results
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Placements
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| Miss Philippines Earth 2002 | Top 10 — Miss Earth 2002 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
| Winner — Miss Tourism Queen International 2002 |
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| 3rd Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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| Top 10 |
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Special awards
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| Miss Philippines Earth 2002 | |
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| Date | May 12, 2002 |
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| Entertainment |
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| Venue | UP Theater, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
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| Entrants | 24 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | April Ross Perez Western Mindanao |
Miss Philippines Earth 2002 (also called Miss Philippines 2002) was the second edition of the Miss Philippines Earth pageant. It was held on May 12, 2002 at the UP Theater , University of the Philippines in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. [1]
The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally. [1] Carlene Aguilar crowned her successor April Ross Perez as Miss Philippines 2002 at the conclusion of the event. Perez won against 23 other women and represented the Philippines at Miss Earth . [2] [3] [4]
The 24 candidates were selected through regional competitions. In the National Capital Region, 12 candidates were chosen from 108 entries. The remaining 12 other official candidates were winners of regional Miss Philippines pageants organized by Carousel Productions through its network of franchise holders. [5]
The candidates were formally presented to the media on May 2, 2002 at the poolside of the Intercontinental Hotel. [5]
Ateneo de Zamboanga University student April Ross Perez, who stood 5 feet and 8 inches, was proclaimed winner of the Miss Philippines Earth 2002 against Justine Gabionza. Initially, the eleven judges cast the same number of votes for the top 2 of the five finalists and a second round of voting was conducted and revealed 6 yeas for Perez and 5 yeas for Gabionza. [2]
The pageant switched its broadcasting television partner from RPN Channel to ABS-CBN Channel. [5] The final show was directed by Johnny Manahan and hosted by Pia Guanio and Bobby Yan. [2]
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| Miss Philippines Earth 2002 | Top 10 — Miss Earth 2002 | |
| 1st Runner-Up |
| Winner — Miss Tourism Queen International 2002 |
| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| 3rd Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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The following is the list of the official contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 2002 representing various regions in the Philippines:
| Contestant, Age, Ht. | Philippine Region |
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| 1. Jennifer Lhee V. Novo, 19, 5'5" | Central Visayas |
| 2. Iris A. Llamera, 21, 5'4" | Caraga |
| 3. Madeleine L. Wuilquin, 17, 5'4.5" | Southern Mindanao |
| 4. Katherine E. Alfaro, 20, 5'7" | National Capital Region |
| 5. Fiona Marie L. Lava, 19, 5'6.5" | National Capital Region |
| 6. Marjorie Z. Akil, 25, 5'5.5" | National Capital Region |
| 7. Gina B. Ritter, 20, 5'7" | Bicol |
| 8. Joan Katherine R. Nuestro, 20, 5'7" | National Capital Region |
| 9. Aileen Jane B. Cavas, 18, 5'7" | National Capital Region |
| 10. Maria Victoria A. Durana, 23, 5'7" | Western Visayas |
| 11. Colynn Marie Isabelle P. de Guzman, 18, 5'8" | National Capital Region |
| 12. May C. Fortes, 21, 5'9" | National Capital |
| 13. Emarivy Leony S. Lampitoc | Southern Tagalog |
| 14. Sheryll Anne V. Ducusin, 21, 5'5" | Ilocos |
| 15. Gizelle C. San Pedro, 17, 5'5" | National Capital Region |
| 16. Mary Anne T. Labunog | Northern Mindanao |
| 17. Rhea Rizza T. Justo, 19, 5'5" | National Capital Region |
| 18. Gretzen C. Casimiro, 19, 5'7" | National Capital Region |
| 19. Ruby Rose V. Reyes | Eastern Visayas |
| 20. Joyce May B. Dionzon, 19, 5'7" | National Capital Region |
| 21. Florenz Joy Abogado, 20, 5'7" | Cordillera Administrative |
| 22. April Ross Lim Perez, 20, 5'8" | Zamboanga City |
| 23. Justine V. Gabionza, 19, 5'8" | National Capital Region |
| 24. Honeylet Christine Gascon, 21, 5'10" | Central Luzon |
The judging panel consisted of eleven judges as follows: [2]
| No. | Judge | Background |
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| 1 | Marcel Kerkmeester | chairman of the board of Judges |
| 2 | Malou Dy Buncio | general manager Avon Philippines |
| 3 | Rosemarie Arenas | Philanthropist |
| 4 | Margie Moran | Miss Universe 1973 |
| 5 | Korina Sanchez | TV Patrol hostess and newscaster |
| 6 | Ricky Reyes | Hair stylist |
| 7 | Corazon Abalos | Civic worker |
| 8 | Bert Timbol | MASSCOM managing director |
| 9 | Boy Abunda | TV host, publicist, talent manager, and celebrity endorser. |
| 10 | Chad Davis | Manager of Hotel Intercontinental |
| 11 | Maribel Cotoco | Banco Filipino Vice President |
The candidates visited various universities in Metro Manila to raise funds and engage in tree planting activities with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources. [5]
The candidates also joined the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in the campaign to promote waste sorting in several cities and municipalities in the Metropolitan Manila area. [5]
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