Batangas, Makati bets lead Miss Philippines Earth 2024 medal tally

Ira Patricia Malaluan (center) with Gwen MariePerion (left) and Jeyzel Ann Reyes/MISS PHILIPPINES EARTH FACEBOOK PHOTO

The Miss Philippines Earth 2024 pageant is nearing the homestretch, with all the preliminary events concluded and the coronation night just a few days away.

And months after the official delegates have been chosen, a few ladies have reaped medals from the auxiliary activities, with Ira Patricia Malaluan from Batangas City leading the pack, followed closely by Sam Samara from Makati City.

Both ladies have collected a total of three medals. The Batangueña beauty topped the “Darling of the Press” poll, while the Makati lass won the beach wear competition.

Additionally, Malaluan finsihed second and Samara placed third in both the evening gown and swimsuit competitions.

Kristel Codas from Iligan City topped the talent competition, and placed second in the beach wear contest, while Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche from Matanao, Davao Del Sur, won the swimsuit competition and finished third in the beach wear contest.

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Five more ladies, meanwhile, have collected a medal each. Ansha Lichelle Jones from Zamboanga City got gold in the long gown competition, while Chaoncy Rich Azucena from Baungon got silver in the talent contest.

Jeyzel Ann Reyes from the Filipino community in Rome and Gwen Marie Perion from Opol got silver and bronze, respectively, from the “Darling of the Press” poll, while Reca Mae Abueva from Davao City got bronze in the talent competition.

Twenty-nine ladies from around the country and overseas Filipino communities are competing to succeed reigning queen Yllana Marie Aduana.

The 2024 Miss Philippines Earth pageant will hold its coronation night in Talakag, Bukidnon, on May 11. The winner will represent the country in the 24th Miss Earth pageant in Vietnam later this year.