PH bet Yllana Marie Aduana receives her official sash for Miss Earth pageant

The Philippines’ Yllana Marie Aduana just received her official sash for the upcoming Miss Earth pageant!

On her Instagram broadcast channel, Yllana sent photos of herself wearing the Philippines sash along with a video update.

“Hello, guys! Isang makakalikasang araw! Yllana here. And we just finished with our sashing ceremony. We had quick shoots for some sponsors and I’m now back here in my room for some quick lunch break and here goes my Philippines sash,” Yllana said.

The beauty queen also transferred her “earth queen badges” from her Miss Earth Philippines sash, and said she feels excited and honored to be carrying the sash for the country.

“I am really more motivated to do better everyday,” she said.

Yllana was named Miss Earth Philippines 2023 in April. She was crowned by her predecessor, Jenny Ramp.

Last week, she arrived in Vietnam for the upcoming international pageant.

Earlier, Yllana vowed that she would do her best to bring the Miss Earth crown back to the country.

“Ibabawi ko ang Pinas, ilalaban natin 'to,” she said.

The Miss Earth 2023 coronation night is happening on December 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center.

Good luck, Yllana! We're rooting for you!

—Carby Basina/CACM, GMA Integrated News