The Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Candidates rallying behind the causes of the pageant (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)
A bit of a surprise came during the announcement of the Darling of the Press medal winners as the pretty but relatively shy Liza Cacho of Anda, Pangasinan outpointed Silver and Bronze medalists Imelda Schweighart of Puerto Princesa City and Kiara Giel Gregorio of London to claim Gold. It goes to show how heavy the supports was for the lady who was just as amused of getting that covered award.
But when time came for the announcement of the Top 10 Beauties of Nature who will vie for Miss Hana “naturally beautiful” Special Sponsor Prize, the rising favorites started to be named one by one. I’m saying this because their choices last year was like a preview of the final results save for one pick.
The ten (10) are Imelda Schweighart / Kiara Giel Gregorio / Ellyz Santos of Laoang, Northern Samar / Shannon Bridgman of Rosales, Pangasinan / Ma. Fatima Alsowyed of Dumaguete City / Korinna Christiene Reyes of the City of San Fernando / Loren Mar Artajos of Laoag City / Melanie Mader of Vienna / Jessica Zevenbergen of Murcia, Negros Occ / and Anna Mae Cagurangan of Piat, Cagayan.
Let’s see if the Presenters’ batting record will go up or down this year. For now, let’s check out photos from the event. 🙂
Darlings of the Press (left to right): Kiara Giel Gregorio of London (Bronze), Liza Cacho of Anda, Pangasinan (Gold) and Imelda Schweighart of Puerto Princesa City (Silver) Photo credit: Joy Arguil for normannorman.com
Hana “Beauties of Nature” (left to right): Imelda Schweighart, Kiara Giel Gregorio, Ellyz Santos, Shannon Bridgman, Anna Mae Cagurangan, Melanie Mader, Jessica Zevenbergen, KC Reyes, Tim Alsowyed and Loren Artajos (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)
The reigning winners with host Stephany Stefanowitz (center)
Early favorites so far are (left to right): Imelda Schweighart of Puerto Princesa City, Kiara Giel Gregorio of London and Ma Fatima Alsowyed of Dumaguete City (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)
Your blogger lining up with the candidates (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)
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Magkano binayad ni Miss Anda sa press para maging Darling of the Press? Daming Anda ni Miss Anda #AllTeaAllShade
Gud luck ladies☺
Sana maging 3rd place sa importance at kasikatan ang ME after MU and MW Dahil kung tutuusin ay mas maganda ang programa ng ME kesa MI.
Pero parang mas bongga pa ang MGI at Supra😯
Sana pag-aralang mabuti ng ME ang mga plano nila para maihanay sila sa MU at MW☺
@Fabian Reyes, nabigyan mo n ba ng LV kay Sir Norman😉
@bong , I’m still here in the US of A. My entourage won’t be coming until the end of the month . Any suggestion where we can stay in Ortigas? Hi hi Hi
Matagal na rin akong Di umuwi ng Pinas kc I go somewhere sa vacation time ko😃
Try mo Edsa Shangrila kc yan lng maalala ko when I went to Rustan’s looking for a Sale of branded long pants and shoes😄
I never forget the 1+1 Sale of Oleg Cassini that time😃
Search mo nlang sa Net for hotels in ortigas that suits your budget Baka may mga discounted rates ngayon kc summer☺ Tingnan mo yung map para makapili ka kung saan malapit sa gusto mong puntahan at puedeng lakarin for exercise like Megamall or Robinson’s😃
Yung LV for Sir Norman at dagdagan mo na rin ng iPhone 7😉
Can’t help but feel that this year’s batch is actually a very solid one. Well, the responsibilities awaiting the new winner is expected to be the most challenging one to date. Can’t wait for the Independence Day when the new Earth Warriors are proclaimed. Viva Miss Philippines Earth!