Jenny Ramp of Santa Ignacia, Tarlac is crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2022.
The 19-year-old model bested 37 other candidates from all over the country and was crowned during the pageant's culminating event held at the TAG Resort in Coron, Palawan on Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Meanwhile, Jimema Tempra of Jasaan, Misamis Orienta was crowned Miss Philippines Air 2022. Angeline Mae Santos of Trece Martires City was named Miss Philippines Water 2022. Erika Vina Tan of Legazpi, Albay took home the Miss Philippines Fire 2022 crown. Nice Lampad was hailed Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism 2022.
Completing the top 10 semi-finalists are:
- Cebu City – Kiara Liane Wellington
- Fil-Com Toronto, Canada – Jasmine Paguio
- Mandaluyong City – Jennifer de Asis
- Muntinlupa City – Micaela Legarda
- Sagay, Negros Occidental – Jarizz Borcelas
The following candidates were also among the pageant's top 20 semi-finalists:
- Alabel, Sarangani – Merhyl Kit Paraluman
- Balagtas, Bulacan – Trisha Van Eldik
- Dipolog – Rache Santos
- Fil-Com Dubai, UAE – Chrisdalyn Abrenica
- Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte – Danielle Mckaye Dela Cruz
- Makati – Khatrina Martinez Manila – Justiene Ortega
- Midsayap, North Cotabato – Alexandra Jean Bejarin
- Pateros – Jazmine Calma
- Quezon City – Maria Lourdez de Leon
Aside from winning the crown, Jenny also bagged several special preliminary competition awards.
She took home two silver medals: one during the sportswear competition and the other as the Darling of the Press. Jenny also won a bronze medal during the evening gown preliminary competition.
Q&A AND KEYWORD CHALLENGE
During the pageant's keyword challenge, the top 10 sem-finalists were asked to expound on the hashtag they picked. For Jenny, it was #evolution.
She said, "As time goes on and history goes on, we see evolution. We see change within our politics. And we see change and evolution in our day-to-day lives.
"But as humans and as citizens of the Philippines, let's use this to our good and let's continue to have a greater future by working together as a nation. Thank you."
After the keyword challenge, only five candidates were able to proceed to the final question and answer segment of the pageant.
Jenny was asked: "Life is a constant battle. What battle or battles are you facing?"
Her winning answer: "The battle that I am currently facing is against myself. Every single day, I strive to be the better version of myself and during this pageant, I certainly battled myself.
"I was... dealt with insecurities. I felt alone but this empowered me to do better, to do better for myself, for my family, for my friends, for the environment, and for all my friends and supporters watching me today, I hope that I made you proud and I hope I have conquered the battlefield for us all."
The pageant was hosted by Robi Domingo.
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