Miss Earth candidates arrive in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Candidates from around the world for the Miss Earth pageant arrived at NAIA Terminal 1 at around 12 midnight for the pre-pageant activities that begin today, November 4.

Rappler lensman Jedwin M. Llobrera caught 4 of them at the NAIA Terminal 1 VIP room: Camilla Brant of Brazil; Tamerin Jardine of South Africa; Phoebe Tan of Singapore; and Lourdes Aguilar Concha of Mexico.

According to the Miss Earth website, the activities will begin today, 4 pm, with a mall show at Robinson’s Dasmarinas in Cavite.

It will be followed by a quiz bee competition to “showcase the candidates’ beauty and brains” followed by a walk at the Luneta Park to promote walking along with the distribution of seedlings for planting.

Here is the rest of the Miss Earth 2012 schedule:

1) November 5, Monday

• 8:30am – Mural painting as part of the Dolphins Love Freedom campaign with AG Sano in Katipunan, Quezon City (near GT Toyota)
• 2:00pm – School tour at Binangonan Elementary School, Rizal

2) November 6, Tuesday

• 10:00am – Press presentation at F1 Hotel, Taguig
• 2:00pm – Liter of Light in San Juan
• Walk with ME (promotion of walking and distribution of seedlings) at The Fort

3) November 7, Wednesday

• 9:00am – Environmental seminar at Bulwagang Ninoy, Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife
• Walk with ME at Greenbelt

4) November 8, Thursday

• 9:00am – School tour at P. Jardin Elementary School and Ilaya Elementary School, Rizal
• 9:00am – Liter of Light in San Juan
• 4:00pm – Green Bag Challenge (Promotion of reusable bags)
• Walk with ME at Mall of Asia by the Bay

5) November 9, Friday

• 3:00pm – Mangrove planting at Hamilo Coast, Pico de Loro, Nasugbu, Batangas
• 7:00pm – Resort wear competition at Hotel Pontefino, Batangas City

6) November 10, Saturday

• 9:00am – Liter of Light in San Juan
• 4:00pm – Mall show at Robinson’s Pioneer Forum, Edsa
• 7:00pm – Swimsuit competition at Golden Sunset Resort and Spa, Calatagan, Batangas

7) November 11, Sunday

• 4:00pm – Mall show at Robinson’s Starmills, Pampanga
• 7:00pm – Talent competition at Enchanting Events Place, Enchanted Kingdom, Sta. Rosa Laguna

8) November 12, Monday

• Charity Day at Nayon ng Kabataan, Mandaluyong
• 8:30am – Treeplanting
• 10:00am – SM Nido Discovery Center
• 7:00pm – Talent competition at Dillingers, Makati City 

9) November 13, Tuesday

• 1:00pm – Pond’s Make-up Challenge at SM Mall of Asia

10) November 14, Wednesday

• 8:00am – Puerto Princesa Underground River tour and tree-planting at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
• 9:00am – Charity day at Child Haus, V. Luna, Quezon City

11) November 15, Thursday

• 7:00pm – Swimsuit competition at A&A Plaza Hotel, PPC 
• 7:00pm – Swimsuit competiton at The Royal Northwoods Resort, Coral na Bato, San Rafael, Bulacan
• 7:00pm – Evening gown competition at SMDC, Mall of Asia

12) November 16, Friday

• Environmental activities in Bicol
• 1:00pm – Dove Unilever event at SM Mall of Asia
• 7:00pm – Evening gown competition at The Lake Hotel, Tagaytay

13) November 17, Saturday

• Swimwear and evening gown fashion show and beach clean-up drive at Hannahs Beach Resort & Convention Center in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
• Environmental activities at Legazpi City, Bicol
• 7:00pm – Resort wear competition at Hotel Convention Hall, Legazpi City, Bicol

14) November 18, Sunday

• 7:00am – Tour of the Fireflies (Meeting area is Tiendesitas)

15) November 19, Monday

• 7:00am – JamStep: A campaign for healthy lifestyle at Quezon City Memorial Circle
• 9:00am – Charity day at Golden Acres, Quezon City
• A Moment for the Earth (National Costume Competition) – An evening with dignitaries, F1 Hotel (not open to the public)

16) November 20, Tuesday

• 7:00pm – Fashion show for Tresseme and Forever 21 at SM Mall of Asia

17) November 24, Saturday

• 6:00pm – Grand coronation night at Versailles Palace, Alabang 

The coronation night will be aired live over Star World to be followed on November 25, 10:15am by ABS-CBN. 

Our candidate is Stephany Stefanowitz, Miss Philippines Earth. – Rappler.com