TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan will host the swimwear competition of the Miss Philippines Earth 2024.
The Borongan delegation, led by City Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda met with the Carousel Productions of Miss Earth to finalize the upcoming visit of reigning queens and 2024 candidates to Borongan City and Eastern Samar for a 5-day tour and advocacy drive.
“We are thrilled to host Miss Earth and welcome the reigning queens and 2024 candidates to Borongan City, Eastern Samar,” Mayor Agda said.
“This event not only promotes environmental advocacy but also showcases the beauty and hospitality of our community. We look forward to a memorable and impactful experience for everyone involved,” the city mayor added.
This is the first time that Borongan, the capital of Eastern Samar province, will be hosting a national pageant, particularly on beachwear scheduled at Baybay Beach.
The competition will be joined by 29 candidates representing various local government units from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
They will be joined by the reigning Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Yllana Marie Aduana.
It was learned that the candidates will not only visit Borongan for the swimwear competition but will also visit other places in Eastern Samar to promote advocacy work focusing on environmental protection.
Miss Philippines Earth 2024 is set to be crowned this May 11, 2024 in Talakag, Bukidnon. The winner will represent the country at the Miss Earth 2024 competition which is scheduled to be held in a South American country.
Miss Earth is a Philippine-based international pageant that advocates for environmental awareness, conservation, and social responsibility.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
