One of the highly anticipated part of the Miss Philippines Earth 2015 is the Question and Answer Portion of the beauty pageant, wherein the finalists will be asked a certain question and their answers will be used to gauged their intellectual abilities. Some of the most notable names in the beauty pageant industry were tasked to ask questions with the candidates.
The Miss Philippines Earth 2015 coronation night was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Former Miss Earth 2008 title holder Karla Henry joined Kapamilya star Robi Domingo and TV Patrol reporter Ginger Conejero as hosts of the Miss Philippines Earth.
According to the organizers of the 15th edition of the Miss Philippines Earth, the judges includes Ambassador Thomas Ossowski, George Reynoso III, Arnold Daluz, Jasper Tiu, Agnes Ventura Roscigno, Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez, Michael Cacnio, and actress Zsa Zsa Padilla to name a few.
Here’s the Transcript of the Question and Answer Portion:
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Miss Cabanatuan City Diana Mackey answers a question from His Excellency Ambassador Thomas Ossowski: How do we change our life in order to save our planet?
Miss Cagayan de Oro City Beatrice Alvarez answers a question from George Reynoso III: What significant lesson did you learn from joining Miss Philippines Earth 2015?
Miss Misamis Oriental Mitsume Aguilar answers a question from Arnold Daluz: What do you think is the best way to encourage shoppers to be more environment-friendly?
Miss Santa Cruz, Laguna Alyanna Mikaela Cagandahan answers a question from Jasper Tiu: What to you does it mean to be naturally beautiful?
Miss Siniloan, Laguna Carla Angela Valderrama answers a question from Little Earth Angel 2015: Gusto kong maging katulad mo paglaki ko, anong gagawin ko?
Answer: “Well I remember when I was your age, I don’t have a father, and I will teach you on how to become a strong person, because look at me now, I am competing in Miss Philippines Earth of course, and standing in front of thousands of people, showing what I have, and now I am a really strong, and I’ll be more stronger. Okay? Good evening.”
Miss Iloilo City Jona Sweett answers a question from Facebook: What are the things parents can learn from their children?
Note: Miss Iloilo wasn’t able to finish her answer withing the required time limit.
Miss Guinobatan, Albay Jian Cayla Salazar answers a question from Agnes Ventura Roscigno: If you were to make a post card to represent your province what picture will you use?
Miss San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Chanel Olive Thomas answers a question from Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez: What important lesson could young girls like you learn from watching beauty pageants?
Answer: “Actually, for me, this is my first ever pageant that I’ve ever done in my life. Never before have I thought I’ll ever join one, but I decided to step out of my comfort zone and do something that I thought I’ll grow in. I really learned so much, I made so many new friends, so many girls from different walks of life, because I just moved from Australia, and I had the pleasure to join so many girls who I actually related to and I made a sisterhood with. So I really believe, always believe in yourself, don’t let self-esteem hold you back, because you are worthy of a beautiful life.”
Miss Bago City Catherine Joy Marin answers a question from Michael Cacnio. Question: “If you could take control over one environmental problem in the country, what will it be and why?”
Answer: Well, that’s a tough question. But for me, it will be us, people. Because we have to face the fact that the biggest problem we are facing right now is us, our behaviors. We are causing our own destructions, we are violating our Mother Earth, so we must help each other to understand and to have a heart in helping in saving our earth because we are our only chance. Thank you.”
Miss City of Manila Angelia Gabrena Ong answers a question from Zsa Zsa Padilla: Do you believe in same sex marriage?
Answer: “I think it really depends to the person, if he or she believes in sex marriage but for me, if the person feels that he or she needs to be married to show his or her love, then I don’t mind having [same] sex marriage. If you feel that that is love, then so be it.”