Cebuana teen named Miss Philippines-Earth 2014

The Philippines crowned Sunday its bet to this year’s Miss Earth, 19-year-old Jamie Herrell of Cebu City. The coronation nigh was held at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Cebuana teen succeeded Angelee delos Reyes who placed 8th at last year’s international pageant.

Jamie impressed the cheering crowd during the question and answer portion when she eloquently answered judge Akbayan partylist spokesperson Risa Hontiveros’ question on whether humans have been good children to Mother Earth.

“We haven’t been good children. In fact, I believe that we are the number one cause of our her problems,” she replied, receiving thunderous applause from the audience.

She added, “We are the reason why we’re having climate change. We are the reason why we’re having floods. But in return, if we can only help her, she can help us back and take care of us, too.”

Miss Earth is considered one of the world’s Big Four Beauty Pageants (along with Miss Universe, Miss World and Miss International).

Here’s the complete list of Miss Earth-Philippines 2014 winners:

Miss Philippines – Earth: Cebu City, Jamie Herrell
Miss Philippines – Water: Dumaguete City, Kimberly Covert
Miss Philippines – Air: Tanauan City, Dianne Querrer
Miss Philippines – Fire: Gapan City, Bianca Paz
Miss Philippines – Eco-Tourism: Dinalupihan City, Monique Manuel

Top 10 Finalists:

1. Gapan City – Bianca Paz
2. Cebu City – Jamie Herrel
3. Dinalupihan City, Bataan – Monique Manuel
4. Tanauan City – Dianne Querrer
5. Duenas, Iloilo – Bencelle Bianzon
6. Cainta, Rizal – Maria Jenny Gonzales
7. Sta. Rita, Pampanga – Angelie Ocampo
8. Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental – Kimberly Covert
9. Liloan, Cebu – Crystal Star Aberasturi
10. Sydney, Australia – Melanie Balagtas

Semi-finalists:

1. Dinalupihan City, Bataan – Monique Manuel
2. Gapan City – Bianca Paz
3. San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija – Leslie Paz
4. Sta. Rita, Pampanga – Angelie Ocampo
5. Cainta, Rizal – Maria Jenny Gonzales
6. Tanauan City – Dianne Querrer
7. Cebu City – Jamie Herrel
8. Duenas, Iloilo – Bencelle Bianzon
9. Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental – Kimberly Covert
10. Liloan, Cebu – Crystal Star Aberasturi
11. Davao City – Janelle Tee
12. Brussels, Belgium – Ashlejane Alcancia
13. Sydney, Australia – Melanie Balagtas
14. Makati City – Sarah Stewart
15. Muntinlupa City – Mary Anne Misa

Special Awards:

Miss Hana: Ms Davao City, Janelle Tee
Miss Solaire: Ms Cebu City, Jamie Herrel
Miss SM Markets: Ms Dumaguete City, Kimberly Covert