Miss Philippines Earth 2016 was the 16th edition of Miss Philippines Earth pageant. Initially Imelda Schweighart was crowned as the winner. Due to the controversies prior to and after Miss Earth 2016, Imelda resigned from her duties as Miss Philippines Earth. Miss Philippines Earth-Water 2016 Loren Mar Artajos assumed the responsibilities as the new Miss Philippines Earth 2016.
In addition to announcing the winners, a series of Special Awards were also awarded to the contestants under the following categories –
Miss Talent - Eva Eunice Reinoso from Alaminos
Miss Cultural Costume – Kristel Suizo Pagadian
Best in Swimsuit – Kiaragiel Gregorio from London
Miss Friendship - Hannah Vargas from Iloilo city
Miss Photogenic - Angelyn Presidente from Pototan
A total of 48 contestants were shortlisted from different regions of Philippines, who competed for the coveted title of Miss Philippines Earth 2016. The 48 contestants of Miss Philippines Earth 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