Miss Philippines Earth 2016, the 16th edition of the national pageant, was held on 11th June 2016 at the University of the Philippines Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. Imelda Schweighart of Puerto Princesa City was crowned the new queen by her predecessor Angelia Gabrena Ong at the end of the event finale. Imelda represented the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2016 pageant but failed to make it to the semifinals.
Imelda resigned from her duties as Miss Philippines Earth due to the controversies prior to and after Miss Earth 2016. Miss Philippines Earth Water 2016 Loren Mar Artajos took over the responsibilities when Imelda left. Loren’s title was supposed to be handed over to Kiera Giel Gregorio but declined due to her law school commitments in London, therefore she relinquished her crown as well. Those who were under Artajos moved 2 steps higher and two semi-finalists became the part of the elemental court. This was the first edition where the reigning Miss Philippines Earth and Miss Philippines Earth-Air resigned.
After the resignations, here were the final title placements –
Miss Philippines Earth 2016 – Loren Mar Artajos
Miss Philippines Air 2016 – Shannon Rebecca Bridgman
Miss Philippines Water 2016 – Melanie Mader
Miss Philippines Fire 2016 – Maria Fatima Al-sowyed
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2016 – Charinna Barro
The Runners-up included Athena Catriz, Jessica Zevenbergen, Joanna Rose Tolledo, Bellatrix Tan and Krissandra Marie Abel.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Terno Designer Award – Rhea Doll Gonzalo
Best Eco Video – Jan Louise Abejero
Eco Warrior – Krissandra Marie Abel
Best Community Project Award – Aprilh Angelique Arciaga
Miss SM Markets – Eva Eunice Reinoso
Miss Hana – Kiara Giel Gregorio
CHALLENGE EVENTS
Miss Friendship
Gold – Hannah Vargas
Silver – Aprilh Angelique Arciaga
Bronze – Rhea Doll Gonzalo
Miss Photogenic (Miss Ever Bilena)
Gold – Angelyn Presidente
Silver – Charinna Barro
Bronze – Bellatrix Gabriel Tan
Talent Competition
Gold – Eva Eunice Reinosos
Silver – Anna Mae Cagurangan
Bronze – Maybelle Pameroyan
Cultural Costume Competition
Gold – Kristel Suizo
Silver – Niña Sherra Tagalog
Bronze – Jezza Mae Lim
Swimsuit Competition
Gold – Kiaragiel Gregorio
Silver – Imelda Schweighart
Bronze – Melanie Mader
Trash to Class Competition
Gold – Melanie Mader
Silver – Aicha Francisco
Bronze – Ellyz Lee Santos
Cocktail Wear Competition
Gold – Kamille Alyssa Quinola
Silver – Eva Eunice Reinoso
Bronze – Imelda Schweighart
Resort Wear Competition
Gold – Rachelle Quiñonez
Silver – Bellatrix Gabriel Tan
Bronze – Niña Sherra Tagalog
Evening Gown Competition
Gold – Melanie Mader
Silver – Kiaragiel Gregorio
Bronze – Imelda Schweighart
Darling of the Press
Gold – Liza Cacho
Silver – Imelda Schweighart
Bronze – Kiaragiel Gregorio
The delegates who competed for Miss Earth Philippines 2016 were Eva Eunice Reinoso, Liza Cacho, Chissan Rae Mendez Balderas, Loren Mar Guillermo Artajos, Anna Mae Cagurangan, Shannon Rebecca Bridgman, Korina Christiene Reyes, Maybelle Pameroyan, Carlette Marjean Agapito, Jovine Macarubbo Martin, Kamille Alyssa Pilarca Quinola, Princess Cecilio, Krissandra Marie Abel, Kattline Joy Sodoy Eranes, Rachelle Quinonez, Andrea Indah Lavadia Delgado, Kisszel Malazarte, Imelda Bautista Schweighart, Karen Claudene Barot, Athena Mari Jamaica Catriz, Riji Anne Mae Canog, Joanna Rose Tolledo, Jennnifer Ann Mangaring, Alexandra Abdon, Kimberly Gonzaga, Aprilh Angelique Arciaga, Justine Blaire Galang, Jessica Jane Morales, Sheila Mae Morales, Jan Louise Abejero, Vallerie Joy Jereza, Maria Fatima Alsoweyd, Hannah Vargas, Ellyz Lee Santos, Jessica Zevenbergen, Nina Sherra Alfonso Tagalog, Angelyn Presidente, Genina Marcelo Abrau, Charinna Gamaya Barro, Grapes Pacara, Aicha Francisco, Maelyn Joy Unson, Jezza Mae Lim, Rhea Doll Gonzalo, Kristel Suizo, Bellatrix Gabriel Tan, Kiaragiel Gregorio, Melanie Mader.