Although it may be hard to focus on the message when the mode of propagation is a beauty pageant, the purpose of the Miss Earth competition is to promote and be actively involved in the preservation and protection of Mother Earth. Begun in 2001 by pagaent company Carousel Productions Inc., the Miss Earth competition began in the Phillipines and now includes competitors from over 80 countries.
Above: Candidates of Miss Philippines Earth 2007 hold slogans during a press presentation, Wednesday, April 11, 2007.
