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Rina Andrea Delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 on Saturday, June 27 at the Cultural Center of Malitbog, Bukidnon. The 27-year-old medical technology graduate edged out over 30 other contestants to win the national pageant. She will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2026 later this year. Prima Joy Alamban of Tumauini, Isabela was named Miss Philippines Air while Alyssa Mildred Villariña of Mandaluyong; Patricia Bangug of Agoo, La Union; and Roveelaine Eve Castillo of Siocon, Zamboanga Del Norte; were awarded the Miss Philippines Water, Fire, and Eco-Tourism titles, respectively. The representatives of Cebu City, Kirsten Dawn Delerio; Passi, Iloilo, Hana Tiffany Christen; Malaybalay, Nicole Grace Ampong; Marikina, Alyssa Rae Zabala; and Tupi, South Cotabato, Mary Ganaba were announced the runners-up. Last year's winner Joy Barcoma of Bacoor was not able to attend the show. The new Miss Philippines Earth received the crown from...

Gia Soleil Espinoza of Texas was crowned Miss Earth USA 2026 in a national competition held on Saturday, January 3 at Rosen Centre in Orlando, Florida. The 20-year-old criminal justice major and third-generation business owner from El Paso succeeds last year's winner Haley Poe. She will represent the USA at Miss Earth 2026 later this year. April Rodriguez of Lone Star State was named Miss Earth USA Air, while Angel Marie Strong of West Coast, Alanna Lynch of West Virginia, and Autumn Fisher of Kentucky were announced Miss Earth USA Water, Fire, and Eco, respectively. For the teen division, talented young model Mia Navarro, also from El Paso, clinched the title of Teen Miss Earth USA 2026. She was crowned by her predecessor Jordyn Campion. The new Miss Earth USA is also passionate advocate for animals. She co-founded Cars & Canines, a community-focused initiative that promotes adoption, sustainability, and meaningful connections. Having recently been accepted into the El Paso Po...