Get to know Irha Mel Alfeche, Miss Philippines Earth 2024

Get to know Irha Mel Alfeche, Miss Philippines Earth 2024

/ 03:09 PM May 12, 2024

Check out the highlights of Miss Philippines Earth 2024 here!

Get to know Irha Mel Alfeche, Miss Philippines Earth 2024

Miss Philippines Earth Irha Mel Alfeche/MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH FACEBOOK PHOTO

Newly-crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Irha Mel Alfeche is just the second Mindanaoan to win in the national pageant since its inception in 2001.

She was crowned in Talakag, Bukidnon, on May 11, 22 years since April Ross Perez from Zamboanga City was proclaimed winner in the Miss Philippines Earth pageant’s second edition in 2002.

Alfeche did not screen for the national pageant, like many other candidates did. She earned her place in the contest by winning the Miss Philippines Earth-Mindanao competition held last year.

Article continues after this advertisement

The 24-year-old delegate from Matanao, Davao del Sur, is also the second “repeater” in a row to win the Miss Philippines Earth crown. She first represented Davao City in the pageant’s 2020 edition conducted virtually.

FEATURED STORIES

Her predecessor Yllana Marie Aduana first joined the Miss Philippines Earth pageant in 2021. But the contest’s first “comeback queen” was 2012 winner Stephany Stefanowitz, whose first participation was in 2010.

Alfeche will also be the third military reservist to represent the Philippines in a major international competition. Before her, Miss Universe delegates Beatrice Luigi Gomez and Michelle Marquez Dee had also completed their military reservist training.

Article continues after this advertisement

The Davaoeña educator, who studied special needs education, promoted home gardening during the national competition. “Grow what we eat, and eat what we grow,” she said.

Alfeche will represent the Philippines in the 24th Miss Earth pageant to be held in Vietnam later this year, and try to become the fifth Filipino woman to win the international title.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Miss Philippines-Earth

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.