Miss Philippines Earth 2009

Miss Philippines Earth 2009
Date	May 10, 2009
Presenters	Billy Crawford Nikki Gil
Venue	Filoil EcoOil Centre, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Broadcaster	ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel
Entrants	50
Placements	10
Winner	Sandra Seifert Negros Occidental
Congeniality	Kirstie Joan Babor Alegria
Photogenic	Jane 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]}

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

Placement	Contestant
Miss Philippines Earth 2009	Negros Occidental – Sandra Seifert
Miss Philippines Air 2009	Aklan – Michelle Braun
Miss Philippines Water 2009	Sydney – Catherine Loyola (resigned)
Miss Philippines Fire 2009	Quezon City – Patricia Tumulak
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2009	Victorias – Grezilda Adelantar
The Runners-Up	Alegria, Cebu – Kirstie Joan Babor (assumed Water title) Apalit, Pampanga – Vanessa Marie Johnson Bataan – Monique Teruelle Manuel Canada – Tessa Kruger Manila – Alexis Go

^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 Title	Represents	Contestant
Miss PAGCOR	Victorias	Grezilda Adelantar
Miss Science and Technology	Quezon City	Patricia Marie Tumulak

Special awards

Press Releases

Special Award Represents Delegate Best in Swimsuit Negros Occidental Sandra Seifert Best in Long Gown Canada (Fil.) Tessa Kruger Miss Photogenic Cainta Jane Annalyn Sy Miss Talent Olongapo Angelee delos Reyes Miss Congeniality Alegria Kirstie Joan Babor Best in Cultural Attire Negros Occidental Sandra Seifert Gandang Ricky Reyes Awardee Negros Occidental Sandra Seifert Miss Ever Bilena Cainta Jane Annalyn Sy Miss RCBC-e-Woman Negros Occidental Sandra Seifert Miss Golden Sunset Pasay Karryl Ann Lopez Miss Magnolia Ice Cream Sydney (Fil.) Catherine Loyola Face Of The New Placenta Victorias Grezilda Adelantar

Major Awards    Minor/Sponsor Awards

Contestants

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

Represented	Contestant	Age [lower-alpha 1]
Aklan	Michelle Braun	18
Alegria	Kirstie Joan Babor	22
Antipolo	Czarina Mae Justo	23
Apalit	Vanessa Johnson	22
Bacolod	Jan Maricris Vega	18
Badoc	Jinky Janelle Miranda	21
Baguio	Maria Raenalyn Guansing	21
Bataan	Monique Teruelle Manuel	20
Batangas City	Jennelyn Bagsit	20
Biñan	Joanne Principio	18
Bulacan	Cherry Mae de Guzman	18
Bustos	Joanna Krizel Tuazon	20
Cabusao	Arianne Natalie Lim	23
Cagayan de Oro	Stephanie Kate Cawaling	23
Cainta	Jane Annalyn Sy	20
Calamba	Kathrina Camille Suarez	19
Catarman	Rochelle Cadiente	19
Canada	Tessa Kruger	21
Melbourne	Tanya Louise Hendy	23
Sydney	Catherine Loyola	23
West Coast	Charmaine Chiong	24
Ilocos Sur	Paula Camille Figueras	22
Las Piñas	Elizabeth Naluz	18
Liliw	Barbie Sauquillo	23
Lipa	Reina Mae Maerina	23
Los Baños	Shiella Mae Botones	19
Lumban	Shienneth Navarro	25
Malolos	Kenneth Shane Dimaapi	19
Manila	Alexis Go	20
Marikina	Elaine Paola Esteban	21
Mexico	Agnes Dizon	25
Meycauayan	Nickah dela Cruz	18
Midsayap	Leah Sarah Baranaskas	18
Negros Occidental	Sandra Inez Seifert	25
Olongapo	Angelee Claudett delos Reyes	21
Ozamiz	Wendie Olape	24
Pagsanjan	Alexandra Santos	18
Palawan	Christine Barby Loreno	20
Pasay	Karryl Ann Lopez	21
Passi	Jo-nah Belle Capuy	18
Puerto Princesa	Maria Theresa Arzaga	21
Quezon City	Patricia Marie Tumulak	21
Romblon	Reina Cuneta	22
San Antonio	Carriza Senoc	18
San Juan	Patricia Mae Sta. Rosa	18
San Pedro	Maria Melissa Lim	25
Santa Rosa	Carl Crystle delos Reyes	19
Sorsogon	Kathleen Jebulan	23
Tarlac City	Evangeline Mae Castillo	25
Victorias	Grezilda Adelantar	21

Judges

#	Judge	Background
1	Cindy Ejercito	Beauty 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
2	Marlo Mendoza	Environmental advocate, chairman of Forest Management Bureau (FMB) of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources
3	Jake Macapagal	International stage actor and television actor
4	Ginger Conejero	Miss Philippines Air 2006, TV Patrol World Star Patrol patroller
5	Hong Jin	general 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.
7	John Cenica	Cosmetic surgeon and president of Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Company
8	Rowena Jamaji	International businesswoman based in Dubai
9	Graciano Yumul	Undersecretary for Research and Development of the Philippine Department of Science and Technology
10	Amina Aranaz	Model, journalist/columnist, apparel designer, and president of Philippine School of Fashion and Arts.
11	Erwin Genuino	Environmentalist, lawyer, and president of Trace College in the Philippines.
12	Leandro Enriquez	Founder of Mutya ng Pilipinas and Miss Asia Pacific International beauty pageants and president and chief executive officer 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, 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, 2009	Earth Hour 2009	Eleven 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, 2009	Climate Change 101	The 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, 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. [16]
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 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, 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 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, 2009	Clean 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, 2009	Earth Day Activities	A 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, 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. [16]
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 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, 2009	Fluvial Parade	The 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, 2009	Smokey Mountain	The 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, 2009	Going 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, 2009	Bakawan	The 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 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

Notes

1. Ages at the time of the Pageant.

References

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External links

• Official Website
• Lil' Earth Angels Official Website
• Woman of the Earth