Miss Philippines Earth 2009

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Miss Philippines Earth 2009
DateMay 10, 2009
Presenters
Venue Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster
Entrants50
Placements10
Winner Sandra Seifert
Negros Occidental
CongenialityKirstie Joan Babor
Alegria
PhotogenicJane Annalyn Sy
Cainta
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Miss Philippines Earth 2009 was the 9th edition of the Miss Philippines Earth pageant. [1] [2] [3] The grand coronation night was held on May 10, 2009, at Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan. Fifty contestants competed for the title. The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines and by The Filipino Channel internationally. [4] [5]

Contents

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. 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. [6] [7]

Results

Placements

PlacementContestant
Miss Philippines Earth 2009
Miss Philippines Air 2009
  • Aklan – Michelle Braun
Miss Philippines Water 2009
  • Sydney – Catherine Loyola (resigned)
Miss Philippines Fire 2009
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2009
The Runners-Up

^1 Note:Kirstie Joan Babor of Alegria, Cebu was later on proclaimed as the replacement of Catherine Loyola as Miss Philippines Water 2009

Special Titles

Special TitleRepresentsContestant
Miss PAGCOR Victorias Grezilda Adelantar
Miss Science and Technology Quezon City Patricia Marie Tumulak

Special awards

Press Releases

Contestants

Here are the 50 contestants that competed for the title Miss Philippines Earth 2009:

RepresentedContestantAge [lower-alpha 1] Placements
Aklan Michelle Braun18
Miss Philippines Earth-Air 2009
Alegria Kirstie Joan Babor22
(assumed the Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2009)
Antipolo Czarina Mae Justo23
Apalit Vanessa Johnson22
Runner-up
Bacolod Jan Maricris Vega18
Badoc Jinky Janelle Miranda21
Baguio Maria Raenalyn Guansing21
Bataan Monique Teruelle Manuel20
Runner-up
Batangas City Jennelyn Bagsit20
Biñan Joanne Principio18
Bulacan Cherry Mae de Guzman18
Bustos Joanna Krizel Tuazon20
Cabusao Arianne Natalie Lim23
Cagayan de Oro Stephanie Kate Cawaling23
Cainta Jane Annalyn Sy20
Calamba Kathrina Camille Suarez19
Catarman Rochelle Cadiente19
Canada Tessa Kruger21
Runner-up
Melbourne Tanya Louise Hendy23
Sydney Catherine Loyola23
Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2009 (resigned)
West Coast Charmaine Chiong24
Ilocos Sur Paula Camille Figueras22
Las Piñas Elizabeth Naluz18
Liliw Barbie Sauquillo23
Lipa Reina Mae Maerina23
Los Baños Shiella Mae Botones19
Lumban Shienneth Navarro25
Malolos Kenneth Shane Dimaapi19
Manila Alexis Go20
Runner-up
Marikina Elaine Paola Esteban21
Mexico Agnes Dizon25
Meycauayan Nickah dela Cruz18
Midsayap Leah Sarah Baranaskas18
Negros Occidental Sandra Inez Seifert 25
Miss Philippines Earth 2009
Olongapo Angelee Claudett delos Reyes 21
Ozamiz Wendie Olape24
Pagsanjan Alexandra Santos18
Palawan Christine Barby Loreno20
Pasay Karryl Ann Lopez21
Passi Jo-nah Belle Capuy18
Puerto Princesa Maria Theresa Arzaga21
Quezon City Patricia Marie Tumulak 21
Miss Philippines Earth-Fire 2009
Romblon Reina Cuneta22
San Antonio Carriza Senoc18
San Juan Patricia Mae Sta. Rosa18
San Pedro Maria Melissa Lim25
Santa Rosa Carl Crystle delos Reyes19
Sorsogon Kathleen Jebulan23
Tarlac City Evangeline Mae Castillo25
Victorias Grezilda Adelantar21
Miss Philippines Earth-Eco Tourism 2009

Judges

#JudgeBackground
1Cindy EjercitoBeauty queen: winner of 1987 Miss Model of the World (Turkey edition) and 1988 Mutya ng Pilipinas, chairman of the board of judges of Miss Philippines Earth 2009
2Marlo Mendoza Environmental advocate, chairman of Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources
3Jake MacapagalInternational stage actor and television actor
4 Ginger Conejero Miss Philippines Air 2006, TV Patrol World Star Patrol patroller
5Hong Jingeneral manager of Korean Air
6 Precious Lara Quigaman Fashion model, television host, actress, and beauty queen; she won the Binibining Pilipinas 2005 as representative to the Miss International and eventually, she won the Miss International 2005. She is also the founder of Turismo Filipina Charities.
7John Cenica Cosmetic surgeon and president of Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Company
8Rowena JamajiInternational businesswoman based in Dubai
9Graciano Yumul Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology
10Amina AranazModel, journalist/columnist, apparel designer, and president of Philippine School of Fashion and Arts.
11Erwin GenuinoEnvironmentalist, lawyer, and president of Trace College in the Philippines.
12Leandro EnriquezFounder of Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia Pacific International beauty pageants and president and chief executive officer of Sulo Hotel

Environmental activities

DateActivityDetails
March 21, 2009Grand March versus Illegal DrugsTwelve of the official 50 candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2009 participated in the Grand March versus Illegal Drugs, which was held along Roxas Boulevard, Philippines. [8] The President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the march which started from the Cultural Center of the Philippines and proceeded to Rajah Sulayman Park and eventually to the Quirino Grandstand to complete the 2.5 km. trek. [9] The event was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the "Largest March Against Illegal Drugs." [10] [11]
March 28, 2009Earth Hour 2009Eleven of the official candidates of Miss Philippines 2009 along with 2 reigning Miss Philippines winners, Miss Philippines Air Marie Razel Eguia and Miss Philippines Water Marian Michelle Oblea attended the press conference of Earth Hour that took place at the Bonifacio High Street at The Fort, Taguig, Metro Manila. [12] Nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries took part in the Earth Hour, an effort to call attention to climate change. [13] [14] The Philippines topped the Earth Hour 2009 participation as 647 cities and towns or over 15 million Filipinos were estimated to have participated according to the World Wildlife Fund, which sponsored the event and called on cities to dim nonessential lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. [15]
March 31, 2009Climate Change 101The delegates of Miss Philippines-Earth attended a workshop-seminar called "A Climate Change 101" by the Miss Earth Foundation's executive director, Catherine Untalan at the Carousel Gardens. [16]
April 3, 2009Rags 2 RichesThe 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. [16]
April 14, 2009Green LifestyleAn 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 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. 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 facilitated fun-filled activities for the 50 candidates. [16]
April 15, 2009Stop Car FumesThe 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 and Paseo de Roxas 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. This is in partnership with the City Government of Makati. [16]
April 17, 2009Clean and Green KILUS Foundation in Ugong, Pasig 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 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. [16]
April 18, 2009Earth Day ActivitiesA group of delegates also participated in the different Earth Day Activities of the People Management Association of the Philippines at the Quezon Memorial Circle for the "3rd I Love My Planet Earth Community Tour." The tour was continued in Mandaluyong on its 4th stop on April 20, 2009. [16]
April 19, 2009Tour of the FirefliesThe 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. [16]
April 22, 2009Pollution-free MotorcadeA clean air campaign by Miss Earth Foundation together with Green Independent Power Producers, leaders of the Electric Jeepneys have a pollution-free motorcade to jumpstart the Earth Day celebration from the Mall of Asia 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 4 pm in Serendra, Taguig to learn more about environmental and social enterprises and organic products available in the market for the "5th I Love My Planet Earth Community Tour." [16]
April 23, 2009Fluvial ParadeThe delegates left the Metropolitan Manila to visit the Municipality of Hagonoy for several activities that included a "Fluvial Parade" and Memorandum of Agreement for the planting of 2,000 mangrove seedlings in the place. [16]
April 24–28, 2009Smokey MountainThe delegates will tour at Bahay Toro, Quezon City and on April 28, at Smokey Mountain with the supervision of environmental priest, Fr. Ben Beltran who is the instrumental in the construction of the Eco-Church in the said area. [16]
April 29, 2009Going Back to Traditional Bag Campaign"Magbalik Bayong Campaign" or "Going Back to Traditional Bag" was launched in Cainta, Rizal on April 29 for a Market Tour to promote the campaign of the use of "bayong." Bayong is simple woven flat basket or bag made of buri, bamboo, or rattan strips. [16]
April 30, 2009BakawanThe delegates visited the Gawad Kalinga Village in Taguig for storytelling session of Bakawan with the children. [16] 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. [17]

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 Earth 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. [18]

Results

Final ResultsContestant
Lil' Earth AngelIvy Yvon Vibandor
Lil' Earth Angel-AirJackieleen Crisostomo
Lil' Earth Angel-WaterMaria Carmen Solis
Lil' Earth Angel-FireCarla Tobias
Lil' Earth Angel-Eco TourismAtascha Chloe Mercado
Lil' Earth Angel-Beauty for a CauseZara Chanel Arguelles

Notes

  1. ↑ Ages at the time of the Pageant.

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