Miss Philippines Earth 2009 was the ninth Miss Philippines Earth pageant, held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Philippines, on May 10, 2009.
At the end of the event, Karla Henry of Cebu crowned Sandra Seifert of Negros Occidental as her successor. Seifert represented the Philippines in the Miss Earth 2009.
Results Placements Placement Contestant Miss Philippines Earth 2009 Negros Occidental – Sandra Seifert Miss Philippines Air 2009 Aklan – Michelle BraunMiss Philippines Water 2009 Sydney – Catherine Loyola Miss Philippines Fire 2009 Quezon City – Patricia Tumulak Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2009 Victorias – Grezilda Adelantar Runners-Up Alegria, Cebu – Kirstie Joan Babor ∞ Apalit – Vanessa Marie Johnson Bataan – Monique Teruelle Manuel Canada – Tessa Kruger Manila – Alexis Go
Special Titles Title Contestant Miss PAGCOR Victorias – Grezilda Adelantar Miss Science and Technology Quezon City – Patricia Tumulak
Special awards Press Releases
Special Award Represents DelegateBest in Swimsuit Negros OccidentalSandra SeifertBest in Long Gown Canada (Fil.)Tessa KrugerMiss Photogenic CaintaJane Annalyn SyMiss Talent Olongapo Angelee delos ReyesMiss Congeniality Alegria Kirstie Joan BaborBest in Cultural Attire Negros OccidentalSandra SeifertGandang Ricky Reyes Awardee Negros OccidentalSandra SeifertMiss Ever Bilena Cainta Jane Annalyn SyMiss RCBC-e-Woman Negros Occidental Sandra SeifertMiss Golden Sunset PasayKarryl Ann LopezMiss Magnolia Ice CreamSydney (Fil.)Catherine LoyolaFace 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 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 #JudgeBackground 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 DetailsMarch 21, 2009Grand 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. 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. The event was recorded in the Guinness World Records as the "Largest March Against Illegal Drugs."March 28, 2009Earth 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. Nearly 4,000 cities and towns in 88 countries took part in the Earth Hour, an effort to call attention to climate change. 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.March 31, 2009Climate 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.April 3, 2009Rags 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.April 14, 2009Green 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.April 15, 2009Stop 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.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.April 18, 2009Earth 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.April 19, 2009Tour 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.April 22, 2009Pollution-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."April 23, 2009Fluvial 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.April 24–28, 2009Smokey 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.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.April 30, 2009Bakawan The delegates visited the Gawad Kalinga Village in Taguig for storytelling session of Bakawan with the children. 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.
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.
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
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External links Official Website Lil' Earth Angels Official Website Woman of the Earth