Ahead of Miss Earth pageant, Yllana Marie Aduana tells fans: 'Ibabawi ko ang Pinas'

Philippine bet Yllana Marie Aduana has nothing but gratitude for the support she has been receiving for her upcoming Miss Earth 2023 pageant.

On her Instagram broadcast channel, Yllana thanked her supporters for the well wishes.

"I am seriously overwhelmed (but in a very very very good way) by all of your kind messages and trust in me as I represent our beloved Philippines in the upcoming Miss Earth!" Yllana wrote.

"My heart is really full! I appreciate you all! I love you all! For reals!"

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

"You guys have been 1000% supportive of me since my MPE journey and this is going to be my way to say thank you to you all! I owe it to all of you, my beloved Filipinos!" she said.

"To promise and say that I will do my best that we will all celebrate Christmas with the Earth crown will have to be an understatement so instead, I will just do it!" she added.

The candidate ended her message with, "Ibabawi ko ang Pinas, ilalaban natin 'to."

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

She will represent the Philippines in Miss Earth's pre-pageant events as well as in the coronation night on December 22 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

In her introduction video, Yllana told the story of a "small town dreamer" who grew up in an environment with breathtaking scenery.

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News