BORONGAN CITY, April 26 -- The visit of Miss Philippines Earth 2024 participants in this city is a big boost not only to the local tourism industry but to increasing awareness of environmental protection, the local government here said.

Mayor Jose Ivan Dayan Agda thanked Carousel Production for bringing the national pageant to the capital city of Eastern Samar to showcase their destination and drumbeat environmental protection.

"I hope holding the Miss Earth Beachwear competition in our city will increase awareness of how to protect our environment and natural resources," he said Friday.

Agda also emphasized the need for youths to participate in all city programs, especially on climate adaptation.

The 29 pageant candidates arrived her...