courtesy of OPMBvids

Much has been said about the approach of Miss Philippines-Earth 2011 where ladies will be eliminated en route to the finals on June 5. By coronation night, only a handful (around 10 or so) will be actually vying for the title. Not a few eyebrows were raised with this development, especially from the candidates who worked hard to represent their respective cities and/or municipalities. At any rate, that’s how Carousel Productions will do it this year and my heart goes to the ones who were cut last weekend, particularly the reps of Mun. of San Pedro Laguna (Princess Jennifer Iñosa), Calamba City (Mardie Rose Enriquez), Midsayap North Cotabato (Mary Grace Jedaver Opingo), Lipa (Czshevinah Hae Alejandro), Fil Community Central USA (Cari-Dawn Conejero Campbell) , Davao City (Honey Claire Arranguez) , Mun. of Sapian (Caraleigh Ico), and Libungan, North Cotabato (Crista Juanico).

But for the ones who excelled in the Long Gown Competition, Miss Fil East Coast USA Brenna Cassandra Gamboa took the Special Award, followed by the bets of Cebu City Murielle Adrienne Orais and Mun. of Milaor Jaine Hidalgo. Photos below are courtesy of Bruce Casanova of OPMB Worldwide.

Miss Fil East Coast USA Brenna Cassandra Gamboa won Best in Evening Gown.

Miss Cebu City Murielle Adrienne Orais placed 1st RU in the Evening Gown Competition

Miss Mun. of Milaor Jaine Hidalgo placed 2nd RU in the Evening Gown Competiiton.

Till the second elimination!