At the poolside of Solaire Resort & Casino (Photo credit: Edmund Chua)
“The reigning titleholders led by MPE2013 Angelee delos Reyes in center (Photo credit: Edmund Chua)
At the poolside of Solaire Resort & Casino, the forty-eight (48) Official Candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2014 were presented to the press amidst the boiling heat of the summer sun. Despite the hot conditions, they gamely waved and posed to the delight of everyone in attendance.
The crowd favorites stepped up to the plate and showed why they are currently leading the way in pre-pageant competitions. Among the ladies tipped on the hot list are Jamie Herrell, Mary Ann Ross Misa, Ma. Paula Bianca Paz, Crystal Star Aberasturi, Janelle Tee, Angelie Ocampo, Kimberly Covert, Bence Bianzon, Diane Querrer, Monique Manuel and Melanie Balagtas.
The Darling of the Press winners (l-r): Bianca Paz, Jamie Herrell and Crystal Star Aberasturi (Photo credit: Edmund Chua)
The ten (10) Miss Hana Shampoo Beauties
Miss Liloan, Crystal Star Aberasturi, was awarded Gold as Darling of the Press with Jamie Herrell of Cebu City and Bianca Paz of Gapan City taking Silver and Bronze respectively. Miss Hana Shampoo Beauties were also called out to centerstage, and they are Mary Ann Ross Misa of Makati City, Angelie Ocampo of Sta. Rita Pampanga, Janelle Tee of Davao City, Melanie Balagtas of Fil-Sydney, Carmen Baena of Fil-Melbourne, Diane Querrer of Tanauan City, Crystal Aberasturi of Liloan, Jamie Herrell of Cebu City, Bianca Paz of Gapan City and Monique Manuel of Dinalupihan.
Five of them will win come May 11 during the finals set in SM MOA Arena with the top placer getting the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2014 and earning the right to be the country’s official representative to Miss Earth 2014 which is rumored to be hosted overseas later this year. Three of the Top 5 will be named for Air, Water and Fire as 1st, 2nd and 3rd Runners Up respectively. The fifth placer will be awarded Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism for the year. :-)
