Miss Philippines Earth 2024: Meet the winners of the long gown competition


The Miss Philippines Earth 2024 Long Gown Competition was held on Saturday, April 27 at Toledo Sports Center in Toledo City, Cebu.

Ansha Lichelle Jones of Zamboanga City was awarded the gold medal while the contestants from Batangas City, Ira Patricia Malaluan, and Makati City, Sam Samara, received the silver and bronze medals, respectively.

This year's much-awaited Miss Philippines Earth coronation night, the 24th edition, will be held on May 11 in Talakag, Bukidnon.

Last year's winner and Miss Earth 2023 Top 4 finalist Yllana Marie Aduana will crown her successor at the culmination of the upcoming event.

The next Miss Philippines Earth will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024 later this year.

Photos: Toledo City Public Information Office, Ansh Lichelle Jones / Instagram

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