Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur, Philippines was unplaced at Miss Philippines Earth 2020. On May 11, 2024, she represented Matanao at Miss Philippines Earth 2024 and competed against 28 other candidates at the Talakag Covered Court in Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines and won the title.
Also crowned were Miss Philippines Air 2024 Feliz Clareianne Recentes of Sindangan, Miss Philippines Water 2024 Samantha Dana Bug-os of Baco, Miss Philippines Fire 2024 Kia Labiano of Titay and Miss Philippines Eco Tourism 2024 Ira Patricia Malaluan of Batangas City. There were five runners-up namely Chaoncy Rich Azucena of Baungon, Victoria Johnson of Brandon, Sam Samara of Makati, Mary Joanne Fuentes of Maramag and Ansha Lichelle Jones of Zamboanga City.
Miss Philippines Earth 2025
On August 10, 2025, Alfeche will crown her successor at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the 25th edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Philippines’ Miss Earth candidate.
Miss Philippines Earth 2023, Miss Earth-Air 2023 and Miss Universe Philippines 2025 second runner-up Yllana Marie Aduana will attend the coronation ceremony, which will be hosted by Robi Domingo. The show will feature performances by 1ST ONE.
There are 36 women competing for the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 title. If facial beauty is the only criterion, these will be my Top 5 candidates:
5. Athena Inocencio Lodevico (Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya)
4. Juliana Denise Tan (Las Piñas)
3. Althea Jhamielle Paz (Teresa, Rizal)
2. Angel Rose Campo Tambal (La Paz, Leyte)
1. Kriezl Jane Vitorillo Torres (Talakag, Bukidnon)
The Philippines currently has 21 Miss Earth placements including the coronation of Karla Henry in 2008, Jamie Herrell in 2014, Angelia Ong in 2015 and Karen Ibasco in 2017. The most recent one was achieved by Alfeche.
On November 9, 2024, she represented the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024 and competed against 75 other candidates at the Okada Manila in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. She finished in the Top 12.
