Miss Philippines Earth 2008 was the 8th edition of

Miss Philippines Earth Miss Philippines Earth (2004–2017, 2019–present), originally titled Miss Philippines (2001–2003) then Miss Earth Philippines (2018), is a national beauty pageant held annually in search of "the most beautiful and environmentally-consciou ...

pageant. It was held last May 11, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, Ortigas Center,

Quezon City Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 2,960,048 people. It was fou ...

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. The event was broadcast by

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Network in the

at 10 'o clock in the evening and

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internationally. The pageant was hosted by

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together with

Nikki Gil Monica Pauline "Nikki" Santos Gil-Albert (; born August 23, 1987) is a Filipino singer, actress, host, model, and video jockey. She is known for being part of the afternoon remake of '' Carlo J. Caparas' Pieta'' (2008–2009) and, in 2009, fo ...

and Ginger Conejero. Forty-one delegates competed for the title, held by Jeanne Harn of the

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. At the conclusion of the final night of competition, Karla Paula Henry of

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was crowned

in the eight edition of the environmentally-conscious beauty pageant. Marie Razel Eguia of Dipolog, won the Miss Air (2nd Runner-up) and competed in Miss Tourism Queen International 2009 in China. Marian Michelle Oblea of Obando became the Miss Water (3rd Runner-up). Maria Kristelle Lazaro of Candaba got the title of Miss Fire (4th Runner-up) and Teresa Pamela Ludovice won the Miss Eco Tourism (5th Runner-up). Aside from Miss Philippines Earth 2008 title, The 1st Runner-up or Miss

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International Tourism Ambassadress which was won by Melanie Felix that night was awarded to her.

Results

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Contestants

There are forty-one official contestants for Miss Philippines Earth 2008. *

Judges

* H.E. Gerard Chesnel, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the

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/ Embassy of France - Chairman of the Judges ** Mr.

Kim Atienza Alejandro Ilagan Atienza (; born January 24, 1967), known professionally as Kim Atienza or Kuya Kim, is a Filipino television host, actor, weather anchor, YouTube vlogger and former politician. He is formerly a resident weather anchor in ABS- ...

, Multi Awarded Broadcaster,

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, Entrepreneur and Salon Chain Owner **

Anne Curtis Anne Curtis-Smith(; born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. She is dubbed as the "''Multimedia Superstar''" for her talent and influence. Curtis has received numerou ...

, Actress and Commercial Model ** Gen. Manuel Roxas,

Director ** Ms. Bridgitte Trattner, General Manager,

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Galleria ** Mr. Eric Pineda, Costume and Fashion Designer at De La Salle College ** Dr. Corazon PB. Claudio, President of Earth Institute Asia ** Mr. Hong Jin, Regional Manager of

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** Ms. Celine Clemente, President of Asian Gem

Preliminary activities

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2008 Lil' Earth Angels

Miss Lil' Earth Angels 2008 is the second edition of Miss Lil' Earth Angels pageant. The 2008 Lil' Earth Angels concluded on May 11, 2008 at

Galleria, Ortigas Center,

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together with the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 pageant. Ten finalists were selected based on their preliminary activities that was held at

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in the Philippines. At the end of the night, Miss Lil' Earth Angel 2007 Denisse Mikaela Abuan crowned her successor.

Results

Finalists

References

External links

Official WebsiteMabuhay Beauties
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