MANILA, Philippines – The 14th installment of the annual Miss Earth beauty pageant officially kicked off last Monday, November 10, with 85 contestants vying to become the next ambassador for environmental awareness and conservation.
Aside from the usual swimsuit, resorts wear and evening gown competitions, the ladies also promoted the pageant's earthly causes. (READ: Miss Earth 2014 roundup of pre-pageant activities)
Before Alyz Henrich of Venezuela crowns her successor, here's a rundown of the ones to watch out for as the pageant progresses.