She was snubbed by Bb. Pilipinas earlier this year but it didn't stop Karla Paula Henry of Cebu from reaching her dreams to become the country's beauty queen. Last Sunday night, She bested 40 other candidates to win the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 title at the Crowne Plaza Galleria in Ortigas, Mandaluyong City. She will represent the Philippines at the Miss Earth 2008 pageant this coming November.

2008 Miss Philippines-Earth Winners (from left to right): Miss Philippines-Eco Tourism – Maria Venus Raj, Miss Philippines-Air – Marie Razel Eguia, Miss Philippines-Earth – Karla Paula Henry, Miss PAGCOR International Tourism Ambassadress – Melanie Felix, Miss Philippines-Water – Marian Michelle Oblea, Miss Philippines-Fire – Ma. Kristelle Lazaro

Photos courtesy of Philippine Pageants and Events.

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