Filipina from Italy won the title of Miss Earth Philippines 2018
Silvia Celeste Cortesi, a Filipina beauty queen from Italy reigned supreme among the other candidates of Miss Earth Philippines 2018.
She was also hailed as the ultimate “Dyosa ng Inang Kalikasan” during the coronation night at Mall of Asia Arena last May 19.
Among the 41 beauty queen aspirants, the 20-year-old model from Rome, Italy was chosen to represent the country for the international competition.
Based on the article published in the Philippine Star, it is the first time that a Filipina representing a foreign city has won the title in the 18-year history of the pageant.
From its former name Miss Philippines-Earth, Cortesi is also the first one to be crowned after it re-branded to Miss Earth Philippines.
Here are the other winners of Miss Earth Philippines 2018:
Miss Philippines Eco-Tourism – Halimatu Tanador Yushawu, 22, from Dumaguete City representing Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay
Miss Philippines Water – Berjayneth Goc-Ong Chee, 18, from Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Miss Philippines Air – Zahra Bianca Saldua, 26, from Las Piñas City
Miss Philippines Fire – Jean de Jesus, 25, from San Rafael, Bulacan
Robi Domingo, the host during the coronation night, asked the Top 5 one common question.
“The deterioration of Boracay left our President with no choice but to close the island for six months for rehabilitation. What should be done to make sure that what happens to Boracay doesn’t happen to our other tourist destinations?”
The answer of Miss Earth Philippines 2018 Silvia Celeste Cortesi made her win the crown.
Here is her answer:
“I agree with the decision of President Duterte. And I think that Boracay needs a drainage system because the ‘juice’ of trash goes directly on the ocean. We have to control the capacity of hotels.”
Based on a report, all five winners came under the roof of Kagandahang Flores beauty camp of Rodgil Flores which also trained Miss Earth winners such as Karla Paula Henry (2008), Jamie Herrell (2014), Angelia Ong (2015) and Karen Ibasco (2017).