KAREN IBASCO
♔MISS EARTH 2017 Official Thread♔
Age : 26 | Height : 5'7
Represented: City of Manila
A medical physicist from Manila received the 2017 Miss Philippines-Earth crown in ceremonies staged at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday evening.
Karen Ibasco, 26, bested 39 other aspirants to the receive the title from her predecessor Loren Mar Artajos.
She’s a medical physicist who is an advocate for energy conservation through the renewable and sustainable energy. She was able to talk about it during her pageant Q&A. Her question from host Robi Domingo was, “The government slogan is ‘Change Is Coming,’ what change do you want to see in terms of environmental policies in the country?”
She confidently answered, “In terms of environmental policies everyone [is] experiencing climate change, the whole world is experiencing climate change and I’m just grateful that the Philippines signed the Paris Treaty. What I want to see is to pass Carbon Tax. That way we can invest in renewable energy to help our world to be a better place and be habitable for the whole humanity. Thank you!”
Karen is now in a perfect position to work on her advocacy and at the same time bring this issue to light—more than ever.
Right after her win, she posted on Instagram thanking each and everyone who supported her in this journey. She committed to giving her all in representing the country and “to continue the legacy of what Miss Earth is all about.” She even shared how excited she is to shout “Karen Ibasco, Philippines,” for the upcoming international Miss Earth pageant happening in November.
She is under the Kagandahang Flores Camp.
In her Road to the Miss Earth 2017 Crown, she managed to deliver a sandwich victory for the Philippines by being the fourth Filipina Miss Earth winner.