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PH to host Miss Environment International '25 in November
Manila Bulletin
|October 2, 2025
KAPIHAN SA MANILA HOTEL
KAPIHAN sa Manila Hotel. From left: Manila Hotel President Joey Lina; National Climate Change Commission (NCCC) Ambassador Mache Torres-Ackerman; Climate Change Commission (CCC) Commissioner Albert P. Dela Cruz Sr., Mutya ng Pilipinas President Cory Quirino, and Manila Bulletin Publisher Herminio 'Sonny' B. Coloma Jr.
The Philippines is set to unveil the glitz and glamour of the Miss Environment International 2025 beauty pageant, scheduled to take place this November.
The enchanting event promises to be a spectacular showcase of grace and advocacy, drawing participants from around the globe to celebrate both beauty and the urgent need for environmental stewardship.
This was announced by Mache Torres-Ackerman, Ambassador, National Climate Change Commission (NCCC), during the recent Kapihan sa Manila Hotel event. Also present were Climate Change Commission (CCC) Commissioner Albert P. Dela Cruz Sr., Manila Hotel President Joey Lina, and Manila Bulletin Publisher Herminio "Sonny" B. Coloma Jr.
"The Miss Environment International 2025 beauty pageant will be held on Nov. 14. We are very proud to be staging the pageant in partnership with the Climate Change Commission (CCC), the United Nations, and other organizations. Mayor Isko Moreno will be one of our co-presenters," said Mache during an interview at the hotel's Roma Salon.
Around 45 candidates from around the world will compete in Miss Environment International 2025. Mutya ng Pilipinas Environment International 2024 Arianna Charlize Pantaleon will represent the country in the competition.
This story is from the October 2, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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