Meet this year’s Miss Earth-Philippines bets

It is indeed pageant season once again and Filipina beauties from across the country as well as the international Filipino communities are going all out for the coveted Miss Earth-Philippines 2018 crown.

This year, 42 stunners will compete in the annual search for the “ideal beauty for a cause.” Armed with beauty, charm, wit and willingness to take on the role of an environmental ambassador, these ladies are all poised to claim the title on the coronation night slated on Saturday, May 19, 6PM at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The lovely ladies were officially presented in their sexy swimsuits on May 10, at the Diamond Hotel in Pasay City.

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Also present at the event were former title holders Miss Earth-Philippines 2017 Karen Ibasco, Miss Philippines Air 2017 Kim de Guzman, Miss Philippines Water 2017 Jessica Marasigan and Miss Philippines Fire 2017 Nellza Bautista.

Three beauties stood out from among the members of the media. They were crowned Darlings of the Press.

Silvia Celeste Cortesi – Rome, Italy. Photo by INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla

Zahra Bianca Saldua – Las Pinas City. Photo by INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla

Leandrea Gabriele Batingan – San Jose Del Monte City. Photo by INQUIRER.net/Clarizel Abanilla

Here’s a closer look at the Miss Earth-Philippines beauties as they are grouped according to their land of origin.

From Luzon:

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1. Lea Macapagal, 20 yrs old – Dyosa ng Luntian  (Dinalupihan, Bataan)
2. Ma. Karina Salazar, 22 yrs old – Dyosa ng Tagapaghusay (Nueva Ecija)
3. Joanne Cristine Dalangin, 22 yrs old – Dyosa Inang Milagrosa (Lipa City)
4. Marjorie Vista, 22 yrs old – Dyosa Alinao (Malinao Albay)
5. Collin Tolentino, 25 yrs old – Dyosa Guru (Malvar, Batangas)
6. Dianne April Pangilinan, 22 yrs old – Valena Dyosa ng Kagubatan (Mariveles, Bataan)
7. Leandrea Gabrielle Batingan, 18 yrs old – Dyosa ng Kabundukan (San Jose Del Monte City)
8. Aubrey Elauria, 19 yrs old – Dyosa Agronomist (San Pedro City)
9. Jean de Jesus, 25 yrs old – Dyosa San Resiklo (San Rafael, Bulacan)
10. Annalea Rabe, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Athanasia (Sta. Cruz, Marinduque)

From the National Capital Region (NCR):

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11. Stephanie Jean Monce, 21 yrs old – Dyosa ng Lika na Yaman (Caloocan City)
12. Zahra Bianca Saldua, 28 yrs old – Dyosa ng Kasaganaan (Las Pinas City)
13. Liz Mabao, 19 yrs old – Dyosa Aether Primordial (Mandaluyong City)
14. Ma. Divine Angela Veranga, 25 yrs old – Alegna Terra (Paranaque City)
15. Lean Quinto, 21 yrs old – Dyosa ng Sagana (Quezon City)
16. Lovely Lamptey, 22 yrs old – Dyosa ng Ani at Paglilinang (Taguig City)

From Visayas:

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17. Iana Faye Marie Olea, 19 yrs old – Dyosa Evren (Bantayan, Cebu)
18. Abby Ampong, 22 yrs old – Dyosa sa Kalikopan (Bien Unido Bohol)
19. Marla Alforque, 21 yrs old – Dyosa ng Buhay at Purong Bagay (Cebu City)
20. Nathalie Louise Roxas, 26 yrs old – Dyosa ng mga Tala (Dumaguete City)
21. Janeen Geroso, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Lin Ay Paraw (Iloilo City)
22. Ronelie Pador, 25 yrs old – Dyosa Alunsina (Kalibo Aklan)
23. Ann Roxal Palmanares, 19 yrs old – Dyosa ng Madia (Passi City)
24. Gabrielle Camille Basiano, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Husay (Tacloban City)
25. Noelle Uy- Tuazon, 26 yrs old – Diwata ng Karagatan (Tangalan, Aklan)

From Mindanao:

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26. Cindy Lynn Clapano, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Inayana (Bacolod, Lanao Del Norte)
27. Berjayneth Chee, 18 yrs old – Dyosa ng Dalampasigan (Balingasag, Misamis Oriental)
28. Marra Cristy Dianne Silvosa, 21 yrs old – Dyosa Alima (Cateel, Davao Oriental)
29. We’Am  Ahmed, 18 yrs old – Dyosa ng Kulay ng Lupa Bato at Mineral (Davao City)
30. Krisabelle Aragona, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Anemonia (Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay)
31. Princess Faye Fernandez, 20 yrs old – Dyosang Tagabantay sa Bulawanong Gasa (Laak, Composatela Valley)
32. Myrell Martinez, 21 yrs old – Dyosa ng Kadagayaan (San Isidro, Davao Del Norte)
33. Julia Nicole Culaste, 22 yrs old – Dyosa sa Mabungahong Uma (Sta. Cruz, Davao Del Norte)
34. Trixie Dadula, 18 yrs old – Dyosa Alektrona (Tagum City)
35. Halimatu Yushawu, 22 yrs old – Dyosa Malagandis (Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay)
36. Joanna Krystel Cabrezos, 23 yrs old – Dyosa Senorita De Las Marejadas (Zamboanga City)

From International Filipino communities:

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37. Aime Leysa, 23 yrs old – La Diosa Primavera (Fil-Alberta, Canada)
38. Theresa Anne Mariano, 21 yrs old – Dyosa ng Ilaw ng Karunungan (Fil-Queensland, Australia)
39. Sylvia Celeste Cortesi, 20 yrs old – Dyosa Luisa Sergina (Fil-Rome, Italy)
40. Naomi White, 22 yrs old – Dyosa Kalinangan ng Isipan at mga Kamay (Fil-Sydney, Australia)
41. Brazzirie Yanson, 25 yrs old, Dyosa ng Ani at Bugana (Fil-Vienna, Austria)
42. Jasmine Marie Taylor, 20 yrs old – Dyosa ng Spring (Fil-Washington, USA)

Miss Earth Philippines 2018 supports the move of the government to promote a more sustainable environment, to encourage better tourism especially on popular vacation spots.

The event will be streamed live on the pageant’s official Facebook page with a telecast on ABS-CBN on Sunday, May 20 at 10 AM. /muf