Bacoor's Joy Barcoma Crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2025
A New Queen for Mother Earth
Bacoor beauty Joy Barcoma shined bright on Sunday night, August 10, as she took home the Miss Philippines Earth 2025 crown at Okada Manila. She was crowned by last year's winner, Irha Mel Alfeche, who placed in the top 12 at Miss Earth 2024.
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Barcoma outshone 35 other contestants for the top spot. Her elemental court includes:
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