Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche[2] is Filipino beauty pageant titleholder, who won Miss Philippines Earth 2024 on May 11, 2024, in Talakag, Bukidnon. She hails from Matanao, Davao del Sur, making her the second Mindanaoan to win this title since the pageant's inception. Alfeche is the Philippines' representative at the Miss Earth 2024, which takes place in the Philippines.[3][4][5]
Irha Mel Alfeche | |
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| Born | Irha Mel Inutan Alfeche |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[1] |
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Pageantry
editAlfeche's first pageant was in 2019 when she competed in Mutya ng Davao, and was unplaced. Alfeche also entered the regional-level pageant of Miss Philippines Earth in Mindanao in 2022 and 2024, and won the 2024 title.[6][7]
Miss Philippines Earth 2020
editIn her first attempt at Miss Philippines Earth 2020, Alfeche competed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was unplaced.[6][8]
Miss Philippines Earth 2024
editAlfeche entered and won Miss Philippines Earth 2024, on May 11, 2024, in Talakag, Bukidnon representing Matanao. She competed against 28 other contestants, and also won the gold medal in the swimsuit competition. She advocaced for environmental sustainability, mainly through "Home Gardening," which promoted the "Eat Green, Live Green" concept to encourage urban farming and sustainability.[1]
During the final question and answer portion, she highlighted the importance of teaching younger generations about environmental conservation, aligning this with her profession as a Special Education teacher.[9][10]
Miss Earth 2024
editAlfeche will represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2024. It has the theme Heritage to promote eco-tourism and the cultural heritage of participating countries. The event will also show various environmental and sustainability initiatives across the globe.[11]
Personal life
editAlfeche hails from Matanao, Davao del Sur. She is a teacher and a military reservist.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Miss Matanao, Davao del Sur". Miss Philippines Earth. April 11, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Bracamonte, Earl D. C. (May 12, 2024). "Davaoeña educator wins Miss Philippines Earth 2024 crown". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- ^ Adina, Armin (May 11, 2024). "Miss Philippines Earth 2024 is Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Tuazon, Nikko (May 12, 2024). "Irha Mel Alfeche wins Miss Philippines Earth 2024". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Bote, Jia (May 13, 2024). "Davao del Sur's Irha Mel Alfeche is Miss Philippines Earth 2024". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c Adina, Armin (May 12, 2024). "Get to know Irha Mel Alfeche, Miss Philippines Earth 2024". Inquirer.net. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Albior, Allan Joseph (May 21, 2024). "Matanao beauty crowned as Miss Earth PH 2024". SunStar Davao. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Dabawenya joins 1st virtual Miss Earth PH 2020". SunStar Davao. June 29, 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (May 12, 2024). "Irha Mel Alfeche is Miss Philippines Earth 2024". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Davao bet is Miss Philippines Earth 2024". GMA Network. May 11, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Miss Earth 2024 to be held in the Philippines this November". GMA Network. September 23, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.