Miss Philippines-Earth 2011 candidates take on the role of Amazon guardians to preserve and conserve our deteriorating forests. In line with the International Year of the Forest, the 11th Miss Philippines-Earth has partnered with Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, dubbed as the "City in the Forests," which will host the grand coronation night at the city’s coliseum on June 5, 2011.
Fifty official contestants from cities and municipalities throughout the country as well as from overseas Filipino communities were presented to members of media at the Resorts World Manila’s Maxim Hotel poolside recently. Wearing bikinis designed by Rick Abad, the contestants introduced themselves and shared their environmental advocacies before strutting their best forms and smiles to lensmen.
This batch of environmental "warriors are serious in their tree-planting activities, beach clean-ups, and teaching children about environmental awareness," said Ramon Monzon, president of Carousel Productions, the outfit behind the Miss Philippines and Miss Earth pageants.
A new twist in the pageant will raise the suspense and excitement leading to the finals on June 5. The 50 contestants will be trimmed down after every preliminary competition (swimsuit, long gown, cultural attire and talent) until only ten finalists will remain to contend for the coveted crown and the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Earth international finals in Bangkok, Thailand on December 5
