Larissa Ramos because my country produces a lot of air pollution as well." Ramos, 20 years old at the time of the event, was crowned the Miss Earth 2009 during the coronation night at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort and Convention Center in Boracay Island, besting 79 other beauties from around the world. She succeeded Miss Earth 2008 winner Karla Henry from the Philippines. Miss Earth 2009 winner's court included Philippines' Sandra Seifert, 25, who was named "Miss Air" (1st Runner-up), Venezuela's Jessica Barboza, 22, was hailed "Miss Water" (2nd Runner-up), and Alejandra Echevarria, 20, of Spain got the title "Miss Fire" (3rd
2018 Boracay closure and redevelopment of milk. A organic restaurant serving Ati cuisine and hostel will also be set up along the beach area to be run by members of the Ati people. The last batch of livelihood aid from the DSWD was distributed to Boracay residents on September 21. A total of worth of aid was given to residents affected by the closure. From October 16 to 25, 2018, Boracay will be partially opened or have a dry run of its return to tourism operations. Filipino citizens will only allowed to visit the island as tourists with locals given priority. Assessment will be made