Joy Barcoma Crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2025: Bacoor’s Eco-Warrior Ready to Conquer the World!
Parañaque City, Philippines – The stage was set, the crowd was electric, and the Earth had a new queen! Joy Barcoma, the radiant beauty from Bacoor City, was crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2025 in a dazzling ceremony at Cove Manila, Okada Manila, last night, August 10.
With grace, intelligence, and a fierce commitment to environmental advocacy, Barcoma outshone 35 other stunning candidates, proving that beauty with a purpose is truly unstoppable. The 25th edition of the prestigious pageant not only celebrated elegance but also reinforced the urgent call for sustainability and planetary healing—a mission Joy is now ready to champion on the global stage.
From the moment she stepped into the competition, Barcoma was a standout contender, captivating judges and fans alike with her poise, eloquence, and unwavering passion for the environment. Her victory marks a new chapter in the Philippines’ legacy at Miss Earth, where she will follow in the footsteps of past queens like Karlie Thibault (2023) and Irha Mel Alfeche (2024).
Alfeche, the outgoing queen, made history as the only Asian delegate to crack the Top 12 at Miss Earth 2024—a feat Barcoma is now determined to surpass. With the international pageant set later this year, the pressure is on for Joy to bring home the country’s fifth Miss Earth crown!
Meet the Royal Court: A Sisterhood of Elemental Queens
Barcoma wasn’t the only one who left the crowd breathless—her elemental sisters also claimed their rightful thrones:
👑 Miss Philippines-Air: Liz Mabao (Antipolo City)
💧 Miss Philippines-Water: Angel Rose Tambal (La Paz, Leyte)
🔥 Miss Philippines-Fire: Jaymie Strickland (Tallahassee, Florida)
🌱 Miss Philippines Ecotourism: Kriezl Jane Torres (Talakag, Bukidnon)
Together, these fierce women will amplify the call for climate action, conservation, and sustainable living—proving that beauty pageants can be a powerful platform for change.
The journey has only just begun! With the Miss Earth 2025 competition looming, Barcoma will undergo intensive training, environmental projects, and global advocacy work. Her mission? To show the world that the Philippines doesn’t just produce beauty queens—we raise Earth warriors.
The Miss Philippines Earth (MPE) pageant proved once again why it’s more than just a beauty competition—it’s a legacy of environmental advocacy, glamour, and sisterhood! As the silver anniversary edition of the pageant unfolded at Cove Manila, Okada Manila, fans were treated to a dazzling reunion of past queens, surprise appearances, and a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Founded in 2001 by Carousel Productions, the same powerhouse behind the Miss Earth pageant (one of the Big 4 international competitions), MPE has been a pioneer in merging beauty with sustainability and eco-consciousness. And with the Miss Earth 2025 pageant also marking its 25th edition this year, the stakes—and excitement—are higher than ever!
The Philippines remains the most successful country in Miss Earth history, with four crowns under its belt:
👑 Karla Henry (2008)
👑 Jamie Herrell (2014)
👑 Angelia Ong (2015)
👑 Karen Ibasco (2017)
Will Joy Barcoma, the newly crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2025, make it five? The nation is rooting for her!
Dubbed “The Silver Lining,” this year’s pageant wasn’t just about the new queens—it was a full-circle moment as past winners and elemental titleholders graced the stage, bringing nostalgia, drama, and a whole lot of star power!
- Yllana Marie Aduana (MPE 2023, Miss Earth-Air 2023) – Fresh off her Miss Universe Philippines 2025 second runner-up finish, she proved she’s still a fan favorite!
- Chelsea Fernandez (MPE 2025 The Miss-Cosmo, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022) – A multi-pageant queen who continues to slay!
- Janelle Tee (MPE 2019) – The actress-host reminded everyone why she was a standout in her batch.
- Imelda Schweighart (MPE 2016) – The controversial queen who stepped down after her Miss Earth stint received roaring cheers from the crowd—proof that MPE sisterhood is unbreakable!
Carlene Aguilar (First Miss Philippines-Earth 2001) & Menchu Macapagal (Runner-Up) – The OG queen and her rival-turned-friend recreated their iconic 2001 finals moment, sending fans into a frenzy.
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Philippines Earth 2025 | Bacoor – Joy Mayanne Barcoma |
| Miss Philippines Air 2025 | Antipolo – Maria Flordeliz Mabao |
| Miss Philippines Water 2025 | La Paz – Angel Rose Tambal |
| Miss Philippines Fire 2025 | Tallahassee – Jaymie Strickland |
| Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2025 | Talakag – Kriezl Jane Torres |
| Runners-Up (Top 10) | Bayombong – Athena Lodevico |
| England – Karen Grace Siapno | |
| Rome – Kate Gatpandan | |
| Vigan – Austhrie Sanchez | |
| Zamboanga City – West Coast – Vanessa Kang | |
| Top 15 | Magsaysay – Quench Espantaleon |
| Melbourne – Alexa Roder | |
| Naujan – Myrea Caccam | |
| Osaka – Shervi Yumeno | |
| Pandi – Chelsey Gwyneth Dela Cruz |
The following are the judges at the conclusion of Miss Philippines Earth 2025:
- Claire del Rosario-Bernabe – Megaworld Hotels & Resorts’ Head of Sales and Strategic Partnerships
- Diane Carmela Querrer – Miss Philippines Air 2014 and current anchor of PTV-4
- Justine Gabionza – Miss Philippines Air 2002, Miss Tourism Queen International 2006, and fashion designer
- Alfred Tanunliong – Sales Director of Peerless Products Manufacturing Corporation
- Roxie Smith – Miss Philippines Earth 2020, Miss Earth–Water 2020, model, actress, and Sparkle artist
- Roel Refran – Chief Operating Officer and Executive VP of Philippine Stock Exchange
- Lorraine Schuck – Executive VP of Carousel Productions
Pre-Pageant Competition Results
Media’s Choice:
- Gold: La Paz – Angel Rose Tambal
- Silver: Vigan – Austhrie Sanchez
- Bronze: Antipolo – Maria Flordeliz Mabao
Dance Talent Competition:
- Gold: San Miguel – Jhanine Custodio
- Silver: Pasig – Chlarence Danica Sanchez
- Bronze: Malaybalay – Dane Amante
Creative Talent Competition:
- Gold: Quezon City – Zoe Beatriece Cruzada
- Silver: Vigan – Austhrie Sanchez
- Bronze: Cabanatuan – Vhana Patrish Hernandez
Singing Talent Competition:
- Gold: Parañaque – Justine Gianna Topacio
- Silver: Marikina – Lorea Balbueno
- Bronze: Osaka – Shervi Yumeno
Green Leaders In Action – UE (University of the East) Voters Choice:
- Cabanatuan – Vhana Patrish Hernandez
- Naujan – Myrea Caccam
DCP (Designers Circle Philippines) Runway Show Winners:
- Gold: Rome – Kate Gatpandan
- Silver: San Miguel – Jhanine Custodio
- Bronze: Bayombong – Athena Lodevico
Long Gown Competition:
- Gold: La Paz – Angel Rose Tambal
- Silver: Bayombong – Athena Lodevico
- Bronze: Antipolo – Maria Flordeliz Mabao
Green Leaders In Action – Judges Choice:
- Osaka – Shervi Yumeno
- Pandi – Chelsey Gwyneth Dela Cruz
- San Miguel – Jhanine Custodio
- Magsaysay – Quench Espantaleon
- Melbourne – Alexa Roder
- Antipolo – Maria Flordeliz Mabao
- Bacoor – Joy Barcoma
- Imus – Martina Marciano
Petals To Purpose Sampaguita Social Media Challenge:
- La Paz – Angel Rose Tambal
- Teresa – Althea Jhamielle Paz
- Vigan – Austhrie Sanchez
Best in Cultural Attire:
- Gold: Malaybalay – Dane Amante
- Silver: Imus – Martina Marciano
- Bronze: Pililla – Aian Claire Colendres
Pre-pageant Special Awards
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| HANA Beauties | |
| Antipolo | Maria Flordeliz Mabao |
| Bacoor | Joy Barcoma |
| La Paz | Angel Rose Tambal |
| Las Piñas | Juliana Denise Tan |
| Malaybalay | Dane Amante |
| Naujan | Myrea Caccam |
| Pandi | Chelsey Gwyneth Dela Cruz |
| Talakag | Kriezl Jane Torres |
| Vigan | Austhrie Sanchez |
| Zamboanga City – West Coast | Vanessa Kang |
| Miss HANA 2025 | |
| Antipolo | Maria Flordeliz Mabao |
36 Contestants Competing for the Title
| Locality | Contestant | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | Maria Flordeliz Mabao | Luzon – Rizal |
| Bacoor | Joy Mayanne Barcoma | Luzon – Cavite |
| Bayombong | Athena Lodevico | Luzon – Nueva Vizcaya |
| Cabanatuan | Vhana Patrish Hernandez | Luzon – Nueva Ecija |
| Cabatuan | Abegail Manangan | Luzon – Isabela |
| England (Mapandan) | Keren Grace Siapno | Europe – United Kingdom |
| Hawaii (Marcos) | Joahnna Lee Ucol | Americas – United States |
| Impasug-ong | Maria Erra Ocon | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| Imus | Martina Marciano | Luzon – Cavite |
| La Paz | Angel Rose Tambal | Visayas – Leyte |
| Las Piñas | Juliana Denise Tan | Luzon – Metro Manila |
| Magsaysay | Quench Espantaleon | Mindanao – Misamis Oriental |
| Malaybalay | Dane Amante | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| Maramag | Aldren Rose Balaba | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| Marikina | Lorea Balbueno | Luzon – Metro Manila |
| Melbourne (Davao City) | Alexa Roder | Oceania – Australia |
| Naujan | Myrea Caccam | Luzon – Oriental Mindoro |
| Osaka (Peñaranda) | Shervi Yumeno | Asia – Japan |
| Pandi | Chelsey Gwyneth Dela Cruz | Luzon – Bulacan |
| Parañaque | Justine Gianna Topacio | Luzon – Metro Manila |
| Pasig | Chlarence Danica Sanchez | Luzon – Metro Manila |
| Pililla | Aian Claire Colendres | Luzon – Rizal |
| Quezon City | Zoe Beatriece Cruzada | Luzon – Metro Manila |
| Rome (Batangas City) | Kate Gatpandan | Europe – Italy |
| San Fernando | Ellamarie Andricoso | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| San Miguel | Jhanine Custodio | Luzon – Bulacan |
| Tagkawayan | Ryza Mendoza | Luzon – Quezon |
| Talakag | Kriezl Jane Torres | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| Tallahassee (Manila) | Jaymie Strickland | Americas – United States |
| Tampa (Bacolod) | Faith Laurese Edwards | Americas – United States |
| Teresa | Althea Jhamielle Paz | Luzon – Rizal |
| Titay | Jean Bolonias | Mindanao – Zamboanga Sibugay |
| Valencia | Alexandra Pasayon | Mindanao – Bukidnon |
| Vigan | Austhrie Sanchez | Luzon – Ilocos Sur |
| Zamboanga City – East Coast | Kylie Anne Atilano | Mindanao – Zamboanga del Sur |
| Zamboanga City – West Coast | Vanessa Kang | Mindanao – Zamboanga del Sur |
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