With a renewed call to action and a resounding theme of “The Silver Lining,” the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 pageant has officially kicked off its celebration of environmental stewardship and female empowerment by unveiling its first batch of candidates. These young women are more than beauty queens in the making—they are ambassadors of sustainability, voices of change, and beacons of hope for a greener future.

As the Philippines continues to face climate challenges, this year’s candidates embody diverse advocacies that highlight the potential for healing—both of the planet and its people—through collective action, innovation, and heart.

Among the phenomenal women introduced so far:

1. Juliana Denise of Las Piñas City, a student entrepreneur and content creator, advocates for mindful consumption as a path to nurturing both humanity and Earth.

2. Angel Rose Campo Tambal from La Paz, Leyte, an engineer, champions sustainable infrastructure and disaster-resilient design.

3. Aldren Ross Balaba of Maramag, Bukidnon, emphasizes indigenous wisdom as key to reconnecting with nature.

4. Joy Barcoma from Bacoor City, a disaster resiliency consultant, stresses proactive community protection and ecological preservation.

5. Kylie Anne Atilano of Zamboanga City (East Coast), a youth environmentalist and student, promotes sustainable farming and reforestation in rural areas.

6. Zoe Beatriece P. Cruzada of Quezon City, a public relations officer in the energy sector, supports renewable and nuclear energy for a sustainable future.

7. Joahnna Lee Longos Ucol, a Fil-Com Hawaii digital producer, advocates for global unity in healing the Earth.

8. Vhana Patrish Hernandez from Cabanatuan City, a nursing student, calls for sustainable healthcare waste management.

9. Liz Mabao of Antipolo City, a corporate treasurer and nature advocate, highlights the importance of the Earth’s microbiomes.

10. Austhrie of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, a biology graduate and ecotourism advocate, promotes responsible travel.

11. Vanessa Kang of Zamboanga City (West Coast), a Legal Management student, champions youth ecological awareness.

This promising lineup signals a dynamic start to the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 journey, positioning the pageant as a movement of impact where beauty meets purposeful action. As more candidates are introduced in the coming weeks, the message is clear: the silver lining is no longer distant—it’s within reach.