Miss Earth 2025 Natalie Puškinová crowns new Miss PH Earth while Joy Barcoma misses farewell

Rina Andrea delos Santos is crowned Miss PH Earth 2026 as Joy Barcoma skips farewell walk.

Rina Andrea delos Santos of Ballesteros, Cagayan was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2026 during the grand coronation night at the Malitbog Cultural Center in Bukidnon. 

She outshone 31 other candidates to secure the national title and earn the honor of representing the Philippines at the upcoming Miss Earth pageant.

The ceremony was hosted by James Deakin, while reigning #MissEarth 2025 #NatáliePuškinová officially placed the crown on the new titleholder. 

The pageant also presented its new Elemental Queens, who will join the reigning queen in championing environmental conservation, sustainability, and eco-tourism across the country.

Outgoing Miss Philippines Earth Joy Barcoma was noticeably absent from the traditional farewell walk, as she attended the “Love Laban Pride” celebration in Quezon City on the same evening.

One of the night’s most memorable highlights came during the final question-and-answer round, when the finalists were asked how they would embrace the responsibilities that come with wearing the Miss Philippines Earth crown. 

Drawing from her experience as a community tour guide, Delos Santos shared her vision of promoting sustainable tourism while encouraging greater environmental responsibility, stressing that genuine love for nature is best demonstrated through meaningful actions.

Before claiming the crown, Delos Santos also received the Miss Hana special award, further strengthening her performance throughout the competition.

With her national victory, Delos Santos now begins her preparations for the international Miss Earth pageant, where she will aim to capture the Philippines’ fifth Miss Earth crown.

Completing the roster of winners were the new Elemental Queens: Miss Air 2026 from Tumauini, Isabela; Miss Water 2026 from Mandaluyong City; Miss Fire 2026 from Agoo, La Union; and Miss Eco Tourism 2026 from Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte.

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