Miss Earth 2008 is Miss Philippines

Let’s Go Sago! congratulates Miss Philippines, Karla Paul Henry, 22, for winning the Miss Earth 2008 title over 85 other beauties yesterday night in Pampanga.

First runner-up Miriam Odemba of Tanzania is Miss Earth Air. Miss Mexico is Earth Water and Miss Brazil, Earth Fire .

The beauty pageant aims to raise awareness on environmental issues particularly global climate change. This year’s theme was about “Green Lifestyle.” It intends to encourage caring and preservation of the environment and promote appreciation of nature.

Miss Philippines met Sago in a Clear Halloween Black Night party last Oct.31, 2008 at Taste Asia, Mall of Asia. She was all smiles and accommodating to all who wanted to have a photo with her. She was not able to hide her surprise upon meeting Sago and holding him for a portrait shot. =)

Official Results*

MISS EARTH 2008: PHILIPPINES, Karla Henry
Miss Earth Air: TANZANIA, Miriam Odemba
Miss Earth Water: MEXICO, Abigail Elizalde
Miss Earth Fire: BRAZIL, Tatiane Alves

Top 8 Finalists

COLOMBIA, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, VENEZUELA

Top 16 Semi Finalists

CZECH REPUBLIC, KOREA, NIGERIA, POLAND, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, THAILAND, USA

Special Awards

Miss Photogenic – Miss Philippines
Best in National Costume – Miss Panama
Best in Swimsuit – Miss Mexico
Miss Talent – Miss Australia
Best in Long Gown – Miss Venezuela
Miss Friendship – Ecuador