Miss Philippines Earth awards Top 3 in long gown competition

August 3 ------ Miss Philippines Earth 2025 has named its Gold, Silver, and Bronze awardees in the preliminary long gown competition ahead of the coronation night on August 9.

Angel Rose Tambal of La Paz, Leyte, Gold awardee; Athena Inocencio Lodevico of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Silver awardee; and Liz Mabao of Antipolo City, Bronze awardee, edged out the other 36 delegates as they dazzled the stage in their evening gowns on Thursday, July 31, at a hotel in Quezon City.

Tambal, who also bagged the Gold medal last week for Darling of the Press, continued her standout performance as she brought home the Gold once again in the preliminary long gown competition. Tambal donned a heavily embellished gown in silver and clear tones, featuring red gemstones and white pleated bows, designed by Leo Almodal.

In a quick chat with Inquirer Entertainment, Tambal extended her gratitude to her team and said she thinks that she is “89 percent” ready for the coronation while allowing herself room for improvement. “I’m just so happy, and I’m so blessed that after many months of preparations, finally, everything is paying off. Of course, I owe all the glory to God and thanks to my team as well because this is not a one-woman show. I wouldn’t be able to claim the gold if it weren’t for them as well […] I think there’s always room for improvement, but I think I’m good. I’ll give myself a good 89,” she said.

Silver awardee Lodevico, a psychology student whose advocacy focuses on F.A.R.M. (Fostering Amelioration in Regenerative Agriculture and Mitigation), looked stunning in her beaded flared silhouette Michael Miano gown. Lodevico told Inquirer that her win is for the townspeople she represents, saying, “It feels so incredible to be here, to be awarded. I feel like I owe this to the Nueva Vizcayanos. This is for the whole province, the whole municipality.”

Bronze awardee Mabao, who sported an off-shoulder gown adorned with petal-like embellishments, marked her third bronze in the competition. The pageant veteran shared that she thinks she is “more than ready for the coronation night.”

“This is actually my third bronze medal, and I could never be more grateful. I’ve been really practicing for almost a month now for this Pasarela stint, and I’m so happy it all paid off. I think I’m more than ready. I’m gonna give my 101% to hopefully bring home the crown,” she told the Inquirer.

Source: inquirer.net