| Winner: | Carlene Aguilar |
| Represented: | National Capital Region |
| Date: | April 28, 2001 |
| Entrants: | 24 |
| Placements: | 10 |
| Venue: | UP Theater, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Next: | 2002 |
| Photogenic: | Gemma Gatdula, Central Luzon |
| Congeniality: | Menchita Arlene Dy, Central Visayas |
Miss Philippines Earth 2001 (also called Miss Philippines 2001) was the first edition of Miss Philippines Earth. It took place at the UP Theater in Quezon City, Metro Manila on April 28, 2001.
At the end of the event, Carlene Aguilar was crowned as the first ever winner of Miss Philippines Earth. Maria del Carmen Antigua was first runner-up, Anjelly Gamboa was second runner-up, Marites Orjalesa was third runner-up, and Gemma Gatdula was fourth runner-up.[1] [2]
The coronation night presentation show was opened with the Miss Earth theme song entitled Woman of the Earth written by Dero Pedero.
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| Miss Philippines 2001 |
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 4th Runner-Up |
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| Top 10 |
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The following is a list of the special award winners:[3]
| Special Award | Delegate | |
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| Best in Swimsuit | Gemma Gatdula | |
| Best in Long Gown | Aloha Crisostomo | |
| Miss Photogenic | Gemma Gatdula | |
| Miss Talent | Maria del Carmen Antigua | |
| Miss Friendship | Menchita Arlene Dy | |
| Lux Star of the Night | Gemma Gatdula | |
| Miss Avon | Carlene Aguilar | |
| Miss Close-Up Killer Smile | Andrea Del Rosario | |
| Miss Creme Silk Extraordinary | Anjelly Gamboa | |
| Miss Ponds Beautiful Skin | Carlene Aguilar |
Major Awards
Minor/Sponsor Awards
24 contestants competed for the title.[4] [5]
The board of judges was led by Metro Manila development authority Chairman Benjamin Abalos. Other judges included environment secretary Heherson Alvarez, actress Chin-Chin Gutierrez and lawyer Katrina Legarda.[3]