Seifert , a vegetarian , won the Miss Philippines-Earth 2009 , the 9th edition of the " beauty for a cause " pageant . She bested 49 other contestants representing various Filipino communities in the beauty contest that promotes environmental awareness . The event was broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines and by The Filipino Channel internationally . She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder , Miss Earth 2008 Karla Henry , on 10 May 2009 at The Arena Entertainment and Recreational Center of the People , San Juan City
Miss Earth 2008
Miss Earth 2008
Sandra Seifert