SBS News in Filipino, Sunday 12 May 2024

Sitha Mel Inutan Alfeche (middle) from Matanao, Davao del Sur is crowned Miss Philippines-Earth 2024. The new 'elemental queens' include Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) Eco Tourism 2024 Ira Patricia Malaluan from Batangas City, MPE Fire 2024 Kia Labiano from Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, MPE Water 2024 Samantha Dana Bug-os from Baco, Oriental Mindoro and MPE Air 2024 Feliz Claireianne Thea Solomon Recentes from Sindangan , Zamboanga del Norte. Credit: Miss Philippines Earth

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Miss Davao del Sur Sitha Mel Inutan Alfeche is crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024. Other winners include Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) Eco Tourism 2024 Ira Patricia Malaluan from Batangas City, MPE Fire 2024 Kia Labiano from Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, MPE Water 2024 Samantha Dana Bug-os from Baco, Oriental Mindoro and MPE Air 2024 Feliz Claireianne Thea Solomon Recentes from Sindangan , Zamboanga del Norte.

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