Dateline: Vietnam

 Miss Earth 2023 events in full swing

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

Miss Philippines Earth 2023 Yllana Marie Aduana wowed spectators, who witnessed the preliminary evening gown competition, at the Saigon Opera House blue carpet reception. Ken Batino's fabulously concocted sustainable design employed the use of recycled zippers.

With this year's theme "ME Luvs Trees," the earth warriors/delegates happily planted trees at the Li Thi Rieng Park. Reforestation is one of the strongest mandates of the Miss Earth platform.

All the international delegates made a splash at the opening ceremony of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week, where the earthlings helped boost the city's tourism efforts. 

The Talent Show is scheduled on Dec 12, while the Swimsuit and National Costume preliminaries will unfold on Dec 16. Carousel Productions and TNA Entertainment, organizers of the pageant, encourage fans and supporters to vote for their country/representative as the winner of the People's Choice Award (through the online poll) will automatically qualify for a spot in the semifinal round.

The 2023 Miss Earth coronation night will happen on Dec 22 at Van Phuc City in Vietnam. The show will be beamed live globally through the Miss Earth channel on YouTube, and to a nationwide audience via ABS-CBN's A2Z channel. Stay tuned!