40 girls vie for Miss Philippines Earth 2019

By: Robert R. Requintina

Published June 24, 2019, 10:55 PM

Rain did not dampen the spirits of the 40 official candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2019 pageant who were formally presented to the press at a hotel in Manila last Monday.

Candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2019 (Ali Vicoy / MANILA BULLETIN)

This year’s 40 official candidates are: International Filipino Communities – Angelica Mariel de Castro Banagan (Canada), Lalaine Mahler (Germany), Aimi Montales (Italy), Denise Pimlott (Australia), and Shiemie Joy Tacazon (Spain).

National Capital Region- Shanon Tampon, Chiara Alix Lim, Aeryka Lim Chu, Alexander Dayrit, Maricres Castro, Janelle Tee, and Janella Manuel.

Luzon – Karla Borja, Georgette Coronacion, Nicole Andrea Gayeta, Mae Angela Miguel, Janielle Fajardo, Amiel Saquisame, Jobelle Pajanel, Krizzia Lynn Moreno, Althea Nicolas, Nicole Santos, and Alyssa Mae Caguitla.

Visayas – Elmarie Dewara, Maria Claire Dongon, Ana Thea Cenarosa, Karen Piccio, Roseanne Sales, Donna Lyneth Ceniza, Danica Joy Acuna, Maria Fe Loayon, Chelsea Fernandez, and Emily Brumby.

Mindanao – Khean Rosales, Maricel Buscato, Keena Mae Del Mar, Patricia Maye Hoffman, Jessa May De Guzman, Jadedyl Asis and Ana Tan.

When the rain poured, the candidates removed their high-heeled shoes as they paraded in front of the media in their two-piece swimwear at the poolside of the hotel.

Ramon Monzon, President of Carousel Productions, which organizes the annual competition, said that the pageant will take on a floral-theme this year to celebrate the beauty of nature and of course the best of Philippine women.

“This time, we’ve decided to showcase the rich flora of our country. They’re not only symbols of beauty but also a reminder that we are agents in making sure Mother Earth blooms to its fullest if we take care of her,” Monzon said.

Carousel Vice President Peachy Veneracion said: “The delegates will immerse themselves in various environmental activities that will take them to different parts of the country.”

For the first time, the Miss Philippines Earth pageant will be held during daytime at Cove Okada Manila in Paranaque on July 10 at 3 p.m., according to Carousel Executive Vice President Lorraine Schuck.

This is also the first time that a prestigious national beauty pageant would be held at daytime.

“We want to make use of the natural lighting effects at Okada that’s why we will hold the show at daytime. At the same time, this will conserve energy,” said Shuck.

At the media presentation, George Coronation earned a gold medal after she was chosen Darling of the Press. Chelsea Fernandez received a silver medal while Alex Dayton, bronze medal.

https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2019/06/24/40-girls-vie-for-miss-philippines-earth-2019/