Miss Philippines Earth 2009
Miss Philippines Earth 2009 is the ninth edition of the environmentally-conscious beauty pageant, Miss Philippines Earth. The grand coronation night was held on May 10, 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People, San Juan City. Fifty contestants competed for the title. The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines and by The Filipino Channel internationally.
Karla Henry, the winner of Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and Miss Earth 2008, crowned Sandra Seifert as Miss Philippines Earth 2009. Seifert represented the Philippines in the Miss Earth 2009. Maria Venus Raj relinquished her crown to Grezilda Adelantar as Miss Philippines Eco Tourism who also won Miss PAGCOR. The Miss Philippines Fire crown held by Kristelle Lazaro was won by Patricia Tumulak and also obtained the title Miss Science and Technology. Marie Razel Eguia crowned Michelle Braun as Miss Philippines Air, while Marian Michelle Oblea crowned Catherine Loyola as Miss Philippines Water.
Results
;Color keysNote: Kirstie Joan Babor of Alegria, Cebu was later on proclaimed as the replacement of Catherine Loyola as Miss Philippines Water 2009
Special Titles
Special awards
| Special Award | Represents | Delegate |
| Best in Swimsuit | Negros Occidental | Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Best in Long Gown | Canada | Tessa Kruger |
| Miss Photogenic | Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy |
| Miss Talent | Olongapo | Angelee delos Reyes |
| Miss Congeniality | Alegria | Kirstie Joan Babor |
| Best in Cultural Attire | Negros Occidental | Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Gandang Ricky Reyes Awardee | Negros Occidental | Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Miss Ever Bilena | Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy |
| Miss RCBC-e-Woman | Negros Occidental | Sandra Inez Seifert |
| Miss Golden Sunset | Pasay | Karryl Ann Lopez |
| Miss Magnolia Ice Cream | Sydney | Catherine Loyola |
| Face Of The New Placenta | Victorias | Grezilda 'Adie' Adelantar |
Contestants
opened the contest to Filipina women of foreign ancestry, or living abroad in 2006. In 2008, Miss Philippines-Earth broadened its coverage to various provinces, cities, municipalities to send in their candidates.Here are the 50 contestants that competed for the title Miss Philippines Earth 2009:
| Hometown | Candidate | Age | Environmental Message |
| Aklan | Michelle Braun | 18 | "Observe Waste Segregation" |
| Alegria | Kirstie Joan Babor | 22 | "Take your plastic bottles to recycling sites and not to garbage dumps." |
| Antipolo | Czarina Mae Justo | 23 | "You can save 25,000 litres of water a year if you shower for 4 minutes. More so if you use tabo." |
| Apalit | Vanessa Johnson | 22 | "Recycle all kinds of paper by crafting them into greeting cards and other novelty items." |
| Bacolod | Jan Maricris Vega | 18 | "You can water your plants using the water from your dishwashing chore." |
| Badoc | Jinky Janelle Miranda | 21 | "Use environment-friendly solutions to clogged drains. Pour a cup of baking soda and half a cup of salt on it. Flush it down with boiling water the day after." |
| Baguio | Maria Raenalyn Guansing | 21 | "Compact Fluorescent Lamps save 75% of the energy used by incandescent bulbs. They also last longer." |
| Bataan | Monique Teruelle Manuel | 20 | "When ironing, select fabrics that require low temperatures first and work up to those requiring higher temperatures." |
| Batangas City | Jennelyn Bagsit | 20 | "Make use of your unwanted things by donating them to charities." |
| Biñan | Joanne Principio | 18 | "Save energy by loading your washing machine to its full capacity." |
| Bulacan | Cherry Mae de Guzman | 18 | "Try environment-friendly "Electronic Jeep" or ejeep as public utility vehicle." |
| Bustos | Joanna Krizel Tuazon | 20 | "Cut down on paper use and avoid chemically-bleached paper towels by using reusable cloth towels instead." |
| Cabusao | Arianne Natalie Lim | 23 | "Patronize rechargeable batteries. This will reduce the production of hazardous disposable batteries." |
| Cagayan De Oro City | Stephanie Kate Cawaling | 23 | "Create designated holding "bins" for each type of recycled product and place in convenient locations in your home/garage." |
| Cainta | Jane Annalyn Sy | 20 | "Used cooking oil can either be reused as soap detergent and biodiesel or disposed of properly by sealing it inside a non-recyclable container." |
| Calamba City | Kathrina Camille Suarez | 19 | "Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth. Leaving the tap running can waste up to 17 litres of water a minute. Better to use glass to save water as well." |
| Canada | Tessa Kruger | 21 | "Keep refrigerator door closed whenever possible. Plan ahead; remove all food necessary for a meal at one time. Discourage open-door "browsing" between meals." |
| Catarman | Rochelle Cadiente | 19 | "Check the air pressure in your car tires frequently to make sure your car is running as efficiently as possible." |
| Ilocos Sur | Paula Camille Figueras | 22 | "Old newspapers can be a good material for making bags and other exportable handicrafts." |
| Las Piñas City | Elizabeth Naluz | 18 | "Always bring a reusable shopping bag when you go to the market." |
| Liliw | Barbie Sauquillo | 23 | "Old compact discs can be recycled into beautiful house decors, costumes, toys and other objects that can be imagined." |
| Lipa City | Reina Mae Maerina | 23 | "Reject plastic disposable shopping bags and use a reusable one instead." |
| Los Baños | Shiella Mae Botones | 19 | "If your destination is nearby, you can help reduce gas emission by walking. You save the environment and exercise your body too." |
| Lumban | Shienneth Navarro | 25 | "You can make use of your food and garden wastes through a composting process. This will also help reduce wastes going to landfills." |
| Malolos City | Kenneth Shane Dimaapi | 19 | "Don't idle your engine. When waiting for pick up or other activities, turn off the engine to reduce the amount of harmful emissions." |
| Manila City | Alexis Go | 20 | "Be creative in recycling old tires. A swing made out of it will not only save the environment, but will also contribute fun to the entire family." |
| Marikina City | Elaine Paola Esteban | 21 | "Staying cool all summer long draw blinds, shades or drapes to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day." |
| Melbourne | Tanya Louise Hendy | 23 | "Use public transportation where possible." |
| Mexico | Agnes Dizon | 25 | "Maximize paper usage by printing on both sides and making note pads out of used paper." |
| Meycauayan City | Nickah dela Cruz | 18 | "Maximize paper usage by printing on both sides and making note pads out of used paper." |
| Midsayap | Leah Sarah Baranaskas | 18 | "Vinegar is an excellent solvent and it is this very property which makes it such a wonderful disinfectant, antiseptic and preservative." |
| Negros Occidental | Sandra Seifert | 25 | "Break the habit of using your car every time you go out. If the destination is nearby, use bike instead." |
| Olongapo City | Angelee Claudett delos Reyes | 21 | "Always unplug unused appliances because they continue electricity consumption even on standby mode." |
| Ozamis | Wendie Olape | 24 | "Patronize garage sales by either holding one or buying from them. It's a great way to recycle." |
| Pagsanjan | Alexandra Santos | 18 | "Turn off lights when not needed. It will help reduce emissions of greenhouse gases." |
| Palawan | Christine Barby Loreno | 20 | "Wear T-shirts with environmental slogans and promote social consciousness." |
| Pasay City | Karryl Ann Lopez | 21 | "Old jars don't belong to trash bins because they can be reused as containers or house decor." |
| Passi | Jo-nah Belle Capuy | 18 | "Worn-out plastic containers can be utilized as garden pots." |
| Puerto Princesa City | Maria Theresa Arzaga | 21 | "Start an eco-project in your community by telling environment-themed stories to kids." |
| Quezon City | Patricia Marie Tumulak | 21 | "Wash your car and save gallons of water at the same time by using a pail instead of a water hose." |
| Romblon | Reina Cuneta | 22 | "Research and learn to be aware of our environment." |
| San Antonio | Carriza Senoc | 18 | "Unplug all appliances when you're not using them. Leaving appliances on standby still uses energy." |
| San Juan City | Patricia Mae Sta. Rosa | 18 | "Use placards to provide visual aids in campaigning for a cleaner environment." |
| San Pedro | Maria Melissa Lim | 25 | "Plants greatly reduce toxic elements in the air. An indoor plant can remove 87% of toxic indoor air within 24 hours." |
| Santa Rosa City | Carl Crystle delos Reyes | 19 | "Trees absorb carbon dioxide minimize the effects of global warming." |
| Sorsogon | Kathleen Jebulan | 23 | "Instead of bagging cut grass, they can be left on the lawn to rot. This will decompose and contribute to soil enrichment." |
| Sydney | Catherine Loyola | 23 | "Dripping faucets waste water and energy-repair all leaks promptly." |
| Tarlac City | Evangeline Mae Castillo | 25 | "Empty wine bottles can make interesting indoor accents." |
| United States West Coast | Charmaine Chiong | 24 | "Keep reflector pans beneath stove top cooking elements clean and shiny to reflect heat upward. Also keep pan bottoms clean to absorb heat more efficiency." |
| Victorias City | Grezilda 'Adie' Adelantar | 21 | "Being kind to animals means being kind to the environment as well." |
Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date
- Miss Apalit Vanessa Johnson was Binibining Pilipinas 2009 Top 10 semifinalist
- Miss Marikina City Elaine Paola Esteban was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 candidate
- Miss Melbourne Tanya Louise Hendy was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2007 Top 15 semifinalist
- Miss Olongapo City Angelee Claudett delos Reyes was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2007 Top 15 semifinalist
- Miss Sorsogon Kathleen Jebulan was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2008 Top 10 semifinalist
- Miss Tarlac City Evangeline Mae Castillo was Binibining Pilipinas 2008 candidate
- Miss Victorias City Grezilda Ennis Adelantar was Binibining Pilipinas 2007 candidate
Pageant notes
- This year's pageant has more participants, from 41 in the 2008 edition to 50 contestants this year.
- Two countries from the international Filipino communities made a debut this year, namely Canada, and one each from Melbourne and Sydney, Australia.
- Kirstie Joan Babor, was later on proclaimed as the successor for the title of Miss Philippines Water 2009. She completed the duties and responsibilities designated to her title.
- Vanessa Johnson, competed in the Binibining Pilipinas 2009 beauty pageant and ended up as a top 10 finalist.
- Sandra Seifert was disqualified in the 2009 Binibining Pilipinas edition due to previous pictorials with FHM Philippines wearing a swimsuit attire. She was disqualified two days before the pageant.
Judges