Miss Philippines Earth 2008

Miss Philippines Earth 2008 was the 8th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant. It was held last May 11, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, Philippines. The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines at 10 'o clock in the evening and The Filipino Channel internationally. The pageant was hosted by Rafael Rosell together with Nikki Gil and Ginger Conejero.[1][2]

Miss Philippines Earth 2008
Karla Henry
Miss Philippines Earth 2008
DateMay 11, 2008
Presenters
VenueCrowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Quezon City
Broadcaster
Entrants41
Placements10
WinnerKarla Paula Henry
Cebu City

Forty-one delegates competed for the title, held by Jeanne Harn of the National Capital Region. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Karla Paula Henry of Cebu was crowned Miss Philippines Earth in the eight edition of the environmentally-conscious beauty pageant.[1][2]

Marie Razel Eguia of Dipolog, won the Miss Air (2nd Runner-up) and competed in Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 in China. Marian Michelle Oblea of Obando became the Miss Water (3rd Runner-up). Maria Kristelle Lazaro of Candaba got the title of Miss Fire (4th Runner-up) and Teresa Pamela Ludovice won the Miss Eco Tourism (5th Runner-up).[1][2]

Aside from Miss Philippines Earth 2008 title, The 1st Runner-up or Miss PAGCOR International Tourism Ambassadress which was won by Melanie Felix that night was awarded to her.[1][2]

Results
Color keys
Final Results Candidate International Placement
Miss Philippines Earth 2008 Miss Earth 2008
Miss PAGCOR International Tourism Ambassador 2008
Miss Philippines Air 2008
Miss Philippines Water 2008
Miss Philippines Fire 2008
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2008
The Runners-Up

Contestants

There are forty-one official contestants for Miss Philippines Earth 2008.[3]

City/ProvinceContestantAge Placements
AntipoloBeatriz Celindro18
BacolodAngelique Robles20
BaguioJoanna Cindy Miranda18
Balayan, BatangasRina De Mesa20
BatangasReena Calingasan21
Bulakan, BulacanJoanna Rumohr21
Runners-up
CaloocanVanessa Udarbe-
Candaba, PampangaMaria Kristelle Lazaro22
Miss Philippines Earth-Fire 2008
Cebu CityKarla Paula Henry21
Miss Philippines Earth 2008
DipologMarie Razel Eguia20
Miss Philippines Earth-Air 2008
Fil-Com. FranceAlexandra Albert19
Runners-up
Fil-Com. GermanyMonika Elisa Konig21
IfugaoIris Michelle Dulawan24
Ilocos SurDiana Viray20
Imus, CaviteKatrina Cailipan20
Indang, CaviteJaydielou Dilidili20
IpilAlma Ruby Santos20
Irosin, SorsogonSherizza Galan22
Kidapawan, CotabatoCheryll Mae Maata22
La UnionMaria Kristina Tabas21
Legazpi CityTeresa Pamela Ludovice20
Miss Philippines Earth-Eco Tourism 2008
Lipa CityJoanne Mariel Sanchez18
MalabonEdfer Lyn Quintero24
MandaluyongMhyrtle Frances Bugarin22
MarikinaMaria Angelica Liboon20
MuntinlupaAlexis Josef Abelardo23
Naga CityHenry Dee Lorica20
Obando, BulacanMarian Michelle Oblea21
Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2008
Pagbilao, QuezonPamela Sue Nieva23
ParañaqueGina Albou Ghobesh24
PasigWinlove Dupit19
Quezon CityGizelle Jasmine Rivamonte22
Rodriguez, RizalYanica Lemoncito20
RomblonMary Rose Sandig18
South CotabatoRhea Niones22
Surigao del NorteGrachel Arlene Navarro22
TaclobanMaria Victoria Salazar23
East CoastMelanie Felix23
Miss PAGCOR International Tourism Ambassador 2008
West CoastNikki Martin21
Runners-up
ZamboangaSharina Deriza19
Runners-up

    Judges
    • H.E. Gerard Chesnel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of the Philippines/ Embassy of France - Chairman of the Judges
      • Mr. Kim Atienza, Multi Awarded Broadcaster, ABS-CBN
      • Ricky Reyes, Entrepreneur and Salon Chain Owner
      • Anne Curtis, Actress and Commercial Model
      • Gen. Manuel Roxas, PAGCOR Director
      • Ms. Bridgitte Trattner, General Manager, Crowne Plaza Galleria
      • Mr. Eric Pineda, Costume and Fashion Designer at De La Salle College
      • Dr. Corazon PB. Claudio, President of Earth Institute Asia
      • Mr. Hong Jin, Regional Manager of Korean Air
      • Ms. Celine Clemente, President of Asian Gem

    Preliminary activities

    Follow the candidates preliminary activities[4]

    Date Event Place
    April 1, 2008 Long Gown Competition PAGCOR, Parañaque
    April 4 - May 2, 2008 Tigil Buga (Stop Emission) Rally Robinsons Shopping Malls
    April 21, 2008 Nestle Wellness Nestle Cabuyao
    April 25, 2008 Personality Development and Fashion For a Cause Golden Sunset Resort
    April 27, 2008 Briefing with Carousel Executives Carousel Garden
    April 29, 2008 Press Conference Intercontinental Manila
    April 29, 2008 Cultural Attire Competition Crowne Plaza Galleria
    May 1, 2008 Talent Competition Lakeshore Resort, Pampanga
    May 4, 2008 Lil' Earth Angel 2008 Finals Enchanted Kingdom
    May 5, 2008 Swimsuit Competition Thunderbird Resort - Rizal
    May 6, 2008 Pre - Judging Event Intercontinental Manila
    May 2008 Barangay Tours

    2008 Lil' Earth Angels

    Miss Lil' Earth Angels 2008 is the second edition of Miss Lil' Earth Angels pageant. The 2008 Lil' Earth Angels concluded on May 11, 2008 at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Manila, Philippines together with the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 pageant.

    Ten finalists were selected based on their preliminary activities that was held at Robinsons Malls in the Philippines. At the end of the night, Miss Lil' Earth Angel 2007 Denisse Mikaela Abuan crowned her successor.

    Results
    Final Results Contestant
    Lil' Earth Angel Joanna Mari Marcelo
    Lil' Earth Angel-Air Jazzmine Macdonal
    Lil' Earth Angel-Water Margaret Lipnitz
    Lil' Earth Angel-Fire Erica Rose Franco
    Lil' Earth Angel-Eco Tourism Princess Juvialle Zufianne Sabando
    Finalists
    • Hanna Pauline Somosot
    • Quennie Vivien Garces
    • Tricia Cristobal
    • Jan Kayla Orozco
    • Joanne Elinor Berioso

    Finalists
    Finalists #ContestantsDates of being a finalistPlace
    1Joanna Marie Marcelo April 4, 2008 Robinsons Place Manila
    2Margaret Lipnitz April 5, 2008 Robinsons Place Imus
    3Hanna Pauline Somosot April 9, 2008 Robinsons Galleria
    4Quennie Vivien Garces April 11, 2008 Robinsons Place Dasmariñas
    5Tricia Cristobal April 12, 2008 Robinsons Place Lipa
    6Jan Kayla Orozco April 13, 2008 Robinsons Starmills Pampanga
    7Joanne Elinor Berioso April 18, 2008 Robinsons Place Novaliches
    8Princess Juvialle Zufianne Sabando April 19, 2008 Robinsons Place Sta. Rosa
    9Erica Rose Franco April 20, 2008 Robinsons Place Angeles
    10Jazzmine Macdonal May 2, 2008 Robinsons Metro East

    References
    1. Adina, Armin (2008-05-13). "Second time a charm for new Miss Earth". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
    2. Jojo, DJ Mojo (2008-05-17). "Mother's Day for Mother Earth". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved 2008-12-31.
    3. Miss Philippines Earth 2008 Candidates
    4. Miss Philippines Earth 2008 Preliminary Activities
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