Miss Philippines Earth 2018, has made all its finalists known. The Miss Philippines Earth pageant is another one of really popular pageants in the country, and a celebrated one too. Over 40 girls have been selected as the contestants from thousands of applications. These earth warriors will fight for the crown that currently belongs to Miss Earth Karen Ibasco, and a winner will be crowned at the finale of Miss Philippines Earth 2018 on 19th May 2018 at MOA Arena.
But before we the finale, it’s necessary to get to know the ladies fighting for the crown.
The representative of Quezon City is Lean Quinto. 21 years old, Lean is a college student. She stands tall at 5 feet 4.5 inches.
Growing up as the youngest of 3 girls, Quinto was raised by a stern father and a strong-willed mother. She learned the value of hard work from her father. She and her sisters had to earn allowances by doing household chores, and would then save up those allowances to buy the things they wanted. This virtue made them grow up as strong independent women. She learned to be not afraid to be vulnerable from her mother. Her mother was as strong as she was soft-hearted. She taught Quinto that one could be both simultaneously.
The most memorable moment of Quinto’s life was when she qualified as a finalist for Miss Philippines Earth 2018. She is happy enough to be a delegate, even if she doesn’t win, as she has always wanted to be a part of a national pageant.
According to Quinto, what really sets her apart from the other finalists, and the reason why she wants to win is that she recognizes that the title goes beyond the crown. If granted the opportunity to win the title, She promises to fulfil the organization’s mission, which aims to increase the level of awareness on current environmental issues and use the platform to effectively promote and be an advocate for the Earth.
(Photo Credits: Lean Quinto Facebook Official)
In line with Miss Philippines Earth’s hashtag #MPEGoesPlasticFree, she has chosen to support her city's plastic-free initiative. She is proud to say that Quezon City prides itself on being a green city. She says, “I understand that garbage is one of the biggest -problems in my city, and that plastic waste has a huge percentage in that. By supporting and educating others about the plastic and styrofoam free ordinance, we will be able to lessen our plastic waste.”
She is driven, and ready to compete for the crown that is held currently by Miss Earth 2017 Karen Ibasco.