Miss Philippines Earth 2002

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.

The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally. 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 .

The pageant 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.

The candidates were formally presented to the media on May 2, 2002 at the poolside of the Intercontinental Manila.

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.

The pageant switched its broadcasting television partner from RPN Channel to ABS-CBN Channel. The final show was directed by Johnny Manahan and hosted by Pia Guanio and Bobby Yan.

Results

Placements Placement Contestant International PlacementMiss Philippines Earth 2002 Zamboanga City – April Ross Perez 1st Runner-UpNational Capital Region – Justine Gabionza 2nd Runner-UpBicol Region – Gina Ritter 3rd Runner-UpIlocos Region – Sheryll Anne Dacusin 4th Runner-UpCentral Luzon – Honeylet Christine Gacson Top 10Central Visayas – Jennifer Lhee Novo National Capital Region – Katherine Alfaro National Capital Region – Fiona Marie Lava National Capital Region – Aileen Jane Cavas National Capital Region – May Fortes

Special awards

Award Philippine Region ContestantBest in Swimsuit Zamboanga CityApril Ross PerezBest in Long Gown National Capital RegionJustine GabionzaMiss Photogenic National Capital RegionJustine GabionzaMiss Friendship National Capital RegionColynn Marie Isabelle de GuzmanMiss Talent National Capital Region Joan Katherine NuestroMiss Ponds Ilocos RegionSheryll Anne DucusinMiss Sunsilk National Capital RegionJustine GabionzaMiss Creamsilk National Capital RegionMay FortesMiss Close-Up Zamboanga CityApril Ross PerezMiss Texter Choice Zamboanga CityApril Ross PerezMiss Avon Zamboanga CityApril Ross Perez

Major Special Awards Minor/Sponsor Special Awards

Contestants The following is the list of the official contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 2002 representing various regions in the Philippines: Contestant, Age, Ht. Philippine Region1. Jennifer Lhee V. Novo, 19, 5'5" Central Visayas2. Iris A. Llamera, 21, 5'4" Caraga3. Madeleine L. Wuilquin, 17, 5'4.5" Southern Mindanao4. Katherine E. Alfaro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region5. Fiona Marie L. Lava, 19, 5'6.5" National Capital Region6. Marjorie Z. Akil, 25, 5'5.5" National Capital Region7. Gina B. Ritter, 20, 5'7" Bicol8. Joan Katherine R. Nuestro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region9. Aileen Jane B. Cavas, 18, 5'7" National Capital Region10. Maria Victoria A. Durana, 23, 5'7" Western Visayas11. Colynn Marie Isabelle P. de Guzman, 18, 5'8" National Capital Region12. May C. Fortes, 21, 5'9"National Capital13. Emarivy Leony S. Lampitoc Southern Tagalog14. Sheryll Anne V. Ducusin, 21, 5'5"Ilocos15. Gizelle C. San Pedro, 17, 5'5" National Capital Region16. Mary Anne T. Labunog Northern Mindanao17. Rhea Rizza T. Justo, 19, 5'5" National Capital Region18. Gretzen C. Casimiro, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region19. Ruby Rose V. Reyes Eastern Visayas20. Joyce May B. Dionzon, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region21. Florenz Joy Abogado, 20, 5'7" Cordillera Administrative22. April Ross Lim Perez, 20, 5'8" Zamboanga City23. Justine V. Gabionza, 19, 5'8" National Capital Region24. Honeylet Christine Gascon, 21, 5'10" Central Luzon

Judges The judging panel consisted of eleven judges as follows:

No. Judge Background 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

Environmental activities 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.

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.

Miss Philippines Earth 2002

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