1st edition of Miss Philippines Earth
Beauty pageant
Miss Philippines Earth 2001 (also called Miss Philippines 2001) was the first edition of Miss Philippines Earth. It took place at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila on April 28, 2001.
At the end of the event, Carlene Aguilar was crowned as the first ever winner of Miss Philippines Earth. Maria del Carmen Antigua was first runner-up, Anjelly Gamboa was second runner-up, Marites Orjalesa was third runner-up, and Gemma Gatdula was fourth runner-up.
The coronation night presentation show was opened with the Miss Earth theme song entitled "Woman of the Earth" written by Dero Pedero.
Results.
Special Awards.
The following is a list of the special award winners:
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Contestants.
24 contestants competed for the title.
Judges.
The board of judges was led by Metro Manila development authority Chairman Benjamin Abalos. Other judges included environment secretary Heherson Alvarez, actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez and lawyer Katrina Legarda.
References.
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