Ms PH Earth Legazpi City: Casey Ann Austria

PRESS LAUNCH. Casey Ann Austria at the pageant's press launch. Photo by Erickson dela Cruz

Ms PH Earth 2013 LIVE poll results

MANILA, Philippines - In line with the Miss Philippines Earth 2013 pageant's water conservation theme, this 21-year-old college student says, "The Philippines is a tropical country so by responsible water usage and storage we can resolve water shortage."

Describe your childhood/growing-up years (8-13 years old):

My childhood was a whole lot of fun.

Most memorable moment:

Being chosen as one of the official housemates of the reality show "Pinoy Big Brother" among around 8,000 auditionees

What is your environmental advocacy and why did you choose this?

Spend time to communicate with nature with prayer and meditation. I chose this because it is beneficial to human health both mentally and physically. Aside from that, we develop our concern for the environment.

RESORTWEAR COMPETITION. Casey Ann Austria at the resortwear competition on April 12 at Hotel Pontefino & Residences, Batangas. Photo courtesy of Carousel Productions

SWIMWEAR COMPETITION. Casey Ann Austria at the swimwear competition on April 13 at Golden Sunset Resort, Batangas. Photo courtesy of Carousel Productions

CULTURAL COSTUME COMPETITION. Casey Ann Austria at the cultural costume competition on April 19 at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay. Photo courtesy of Carousel Productions

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