Miss Philippines Earth 2003

Miss Philippines Earth 2003
DateMay 11, 2003
PresentersMarc Nelson
VenueAguinaldo Theater, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Broadcaster
Entrants24
Placements10
WinnerLaura Marie Dunlap
Central Luzon
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Miss Philippines Earth 2003 (also called simply as Miss Philippines 2003) was the 3rd edition of the Miss Philippines Earth pageant. It was held on May 11, 2003 at the Aguinaldo Theater, Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila.

The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN Network in the Philippines and The Filipino Channel internationally. April Ross Perez, Miss Philippines 2002 crowned her successor Laura Marie Dunlap as Miss Philippines 2003 at the conclusion of the event. Dunlap won against 23 other women and represented the Philippines at Miss Earth 2003.[1][2][3]

The pageant

The twenty-four candidates that vied for the Miss Philippines 2003 title were formally presented at the poolside of Hotel Intercontinental in Makati on April 28, 2003.[2]

The candidates whose age ranges from 18 to 24 at the time of the pageant, were winners of the regional pageants held in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Western Mindanao, Northern Mindanao and Southern Mindanao, and the Caraga Region, plus 12 candidates from the National Capital Region.[2]

The beneficiaries of the proceeds of the pageant were the Golden Acres home for the elderly, Nayon ng Kabataan and Bahay Kalinga.[2]

Results

Placements

Placement Contestant
Miss Philippines Earth 2003
Miss Philippines Air 2003
Miss Philippines Water 2003
Miss Philippines Fire 2003
Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2003
Top 10

Candidates

The following is the list of the official 24 candidates that represented the National Capital Region and 12 other regions of the Philippines in the Miss Philippines Earth 2003:

Contestant Region Age, Ht. Background
1. Racquel A. Gut-omen Cordillera Administrative Region 20, 5'6.5" BS Nursing student at the University of Baguio
2. Riza Belgica Afan National Capital Region 21, 5'7" BS Computer Science student at AMA Computer University
3. Sheryl Lou D. Franco Ilocos Region 20, 5'6.5" BS Tourism student at University of Baguio
4. Cathy Kate A. Arce National Capital Region 19, 5'8.5" BSBA Financial Management student at Colegio de San Juan de Letran
5. Laura Marie Dunlap Central Luzon 19, 5'7" BS Psychology student at Angeles University Foundation
6. Maria Theresa L. Capco National Capital Region 20, 5'5.5" Marketing student at International Academy of Management and Economics
7. Antoinette N. Magallanes Southern Tagalog 23, 5'4" BS Tourism graduate at Philippine Women’s College of Davao
8. June C. Estalilla National Capital Region 21, 5'4" AB Psychology student at Cebu Doctors' University Hospital
9. Jamahlin D. Lacandazo Bicol Region 20, 5'6" Bachelor of Communication Arts graduate at Bicol University
10. Mary Joyce J. Garcia National Capital Region 18, 5'4" BS Nursing student at Our Lady of Fatima University
11. Riezyl D. Baqueriza Western Visayas 24, 5'5" Medicine student at Iloilo Doctors' College
12. Richel M. Halili National Capital Region 20, 5'4.5" BS HRM student at San Sebastian College–Recoletos de Manila
13. Evangeline Natalie S. Tarin Central Visayas 18, 5'7" student at Cebu International School
14. Marilyn A. Maderazo National Capital Region 21, 5'4.5" BS HRM graduate at Sienna College
15.Renette C. Mahinay Eastern Visayas 18, 5'8" BS Tourism student at Centro Escolar University
16. Jonah Grace C. Maluto National Capital Region 19, 5'6.5" BS Pharmacy student at Centro Escolar University
17. Shiela L. Leonardo Western Mindanao 23, 5'4" Accounting graduate at Saint Columban College
18. Elisanta T. Natividad National Capital Region 18, 5'8" Computer Science student at Gateways Institute of Science & Technology
19. Jasmin T. Borja Northern Mindanao 24, 5'4.5" BS Business Management graduate at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
20. Lesley Jean D. Samson National Capital Region 19, 5'7" Business Administration student at University of Santo Tomas
21. Anona G. Solas Southern Mindanao 18, 5'4" BS Mass Comm student at Holy Cross of Davao College
22. Cherry D. Vergara National Capital Region 24, 5'6" BS Accountancy graduate at Holy Angel University
23. Rhynabette B. Basadre Caraga Region 21, 5'4.5" BS Economics student at University of the Philippines
24. Erin Marie B. Zuleta National Capital Region 19, 5'5" BA in Multimedia Arts student at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde

See also

References

  1. ^ Lo, Ricardo F. (10 May 2003). "Who will end up in showbiz?". The Philippine Star. Philstar Global Corporation. Retrieved 5 May 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d Barawid, Rachel (23 April 2003). "Miss Philippines beauties presented". Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
  3. ^ Diaz, Illac (14 May 2003). "Queen of Earth". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 6 May 2011.