Miss Philippines Earth 2002

Miss Philippines Earth 2002
DateMay 12, 2002
Presenters
Entertainment
VenueUP Theater, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Broadcaster
Entrants24
Placements10
WinnerApril Ross Perez
Western Mindanao
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Miss Philippines Earth 2002 (also called Miss Philippines 2002) was the second edition of the Miss Philippines Earth pageant. It was held on May 12, 2002 at the UP Theater , University of the Philippines in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.[1]

The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally.[1] Carlene Aguilar crowned her successor April Ross Perez as Miss Philippines 2002 at the conclusion of the event. Perez won against 23 other women and represented the Philippines at Miss Earth .[2][3][4]

The pageant

The 24 candidates were selected through regional competitions. In the National Capital Region, 12 candidates were chosen from 108 entries. The remaining 12 other official candidates were winners of regional Miss Philippines pageants organized by Carousel Productions through its network of franchise holders.[5]

The candidates were formally presented to the media on May 2, 2002 at the poolside of the Intercontinental Hotel.[5]

Ateneo de Zamboanga University student April Ross Perez, who stood 5 feet and 8 inches, was proclaimed winner of the Miss Philippines Earth 2002 against Justine Gabionza. Initially, the eleven judges cast the same number of votes for the top 2 of the five finalists and a second round of voting was conducted and revealed 6 yeas for Perez and 5 yeas for Gabionza.[2]

The pageant switched its broadcasting television partner from RPN Channel to ABS-CBN Channel.[5] The final show was directed by Johnny Manahan and hosted by Pia Guanio and Bobby Yan.[2]

Results

Placements

Placement Contestant International Placement
Miss Philippines Earth 2002
Top 10 — Miss Earth 2002
1st Runner-Up
Winner — Miss Tourism Queen International 2002
2nd Runner-Up
3rd Runner-Up
4th Runner-Up
Top 10

Special awards

Contestants

The following is the list of the official contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 2002 representing various regions in the Philippines:

Contestant, Age, Ht. Philippine Region
1. Jennifer Lhee V. Novo, 19, 5'5" Central Visayas
2. Iris A. Llamera, 21, 5'4" Caraga
3. Madeleine L. Wuilquin, 17, 5'4.5" Southern Mindanao
4. Katherine E. Alfaro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region
5. Fiona Marie L. Lava, 19, 5'6.5" National Capital Region
6. Marjorie Z. Akil, 25, 5'5.5" National Capital Region
7. Gina B. Ritter, 20, 5'7" Bicol
8. Joan Katherine R. Nuestro, 20, 5'7" National Capital Region
9. Aileen Jane B. Cavas, 18, 5'7" National Capital Region
10. Maria Victoria A. Durana, 23, 5'7" Western Visayas
11. Colynn Marie Isabelle P. de Guzman, 18, 5'8" National Capital Region
12. May C. Fortes, 21, 5'9" National Capital
13. Emarivy Leony S. Lampitoc Southern Tagalog
14. Sheryll Anne V. Ducusin, 21, 5'5" Ilocos
15. Gizelle C. San Pedro, 17, 5'5" National Capital Region
16. Mary Anne T. Labunog Northern Mindanao
17. Rhea Rizza T. Justo, 19, 5'5" National Capital Region
18. Gretzen C. Casimiro, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region
19. Ruby Rose V. Reyes Eastern Visayas
20. Joyce May B. Dionzon, 19, 5'7" National Capital Region
21. Florenz Joy Abogado, 20, 5'7" Cordillera Administrative
22. April Ross Lim Perez, 20, 5'8" Zamboanga City
23. Justine V. Gabionza, 19, 5'8" National Capital Region
24. Honeylet Christine Gascon, 21, 5'10" Central Luzon

Judges

The judging panel consisted of eleven judges as follows:[2]

No. Judge Background
1 Marcel Kerkmeester chairman of the board of Judges
2 Malou Dy Buncio general manager Avon Philippines
3 Rosemarie Arenas Philanthropist
4 Margie Moran Miss Universe 1973
5 Korina Sanchez TV Patrol hostess and newscaster
6 Ricky Reyes Hair stylist
7 Corazon Abalos Civic worker
8 Bert Timbol MASSCOM managing director
9 Boy Abunda TV host, publicist, talent manager, and celebrity endorser.
10 Chad Davis Manager of Hotel Intercontinental
11 Maribel Cotoco Banco Filipino Vice President

Environmental activities

The candidates visited various universities in Metro Manila to raise funds and engage in tree planting activities with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources.[5]

The candidates also joined the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in the campaign to promote waste sorting in several cities and municipalities in the Metropolitan Manila area.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Carvajal, Dolly Anne (September 5, 2002). "When newscasters are not before the cameras". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 5, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d News Online, Zamboanga (May 12, 2002). "Zamboangueña beauty wins Miss Philippines-Earth 2002!". Zamboanga News. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  3. ^ News Online, Manila Bulletin (October 15, 2002). "Beauties for the Environment". Manila Bulletin News. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  4. ^ News Online, PIA Daily (December 2, 2003). "Celebs grace DENR nursery launching in Bukidnon". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved April 24, 2011.
  5. ^ a b c d e Cruz, Marinel (May 11, 2002). "Miss Philippines 2002 Candidates Paint The Pageant Green". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 5, 2011.