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. It took place at the UP Theater in

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on April 28, 2001. At the end of the event,

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was crowned as the first ever winner of Miss Philippines Earth. With her crowned are the runners-up: Maria del Carmen Antigua was named First Runner-Up, Anjelly Gamboa was named Second Runner-Up, Marites Orjalesa was named Third Runner-Up, and Gemma Gatdula was named Fourth Runner-Up. The coronation night presentation show was opened with the

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theme song entitled "''Woman of the Earth''" written by Dero Pedero.

Results

Special Awards

The following is a list of the special award winners: : Major Awards : Minor/Sponsor Awards

Contestants

24 contestants competed for the title.

Judges

The board of judges led by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin Abalos. Other judges in the pageant include Environment Secretary Heherson Alvarez, actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez and lawyer Katrina Legarda.

References

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