So the final screening of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 is finally over. The final screening was held on 18th March 2017. The screening was held at the Carousel Mansion in Mandaluyong City. The girls who arrived for the screening attended various rounds, including the one on one interview session, swimsuit round and ramp-walk round. The judging panel included Lorraine Schuck, Peachy Veneracion and (newly-placed) Miss Philippines Air 2016 Shannon Bridgman.
The final screening of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 saw few familiar faces like, Jessica McEwen from Mutya ng Pilipinas, Karen Ibasco from Bb. Pilipinas and Iya Antonio from Miss Global Philippines, Samantha Acosta, Odeza Duqueza (Bb. Aurora 2017) and Heike Marlis.
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The Miss Philippines Earth 2017 pageant promises to be more exciting as the reigning Miss Earth Katherine Espin, will be a part of this pageant through various activities, and of course the finale. The date for the gala finale is not announced yet, but it will be held by the end of May 2017. The Miss Earth Philippines 2016 pageant was won by Imelda Schweighart, but after the much controversial statement by the beauty, she had to resign from her title.
Miss Philippines Earth originally called “Miss Philippines” is an annual national beauty pageant held in Philippines every year that selects representatives for the Miss Earth international pageant. In case the winner does not qualify due to age or other reasons, a runner-up is sent instead. The Miss Earth pageant abides by the motto of “Beauty With A Cause.” Miss Philippines Earth is a beauty pageant held in search of the most beautiful and environmentally-friendly woman in the Philippines.
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The selected contestants from the final screening will further join the official entries from the different cities and provinces of Philippines. The Filipino communities from abroad will also compete as the 2017 batch. The finale of Miss Philippines Earth 2017 will be held in June.