Message from the Founder - Miss Teen Earth Philippines 2009 ECO

Four years ago I conceptualized the Little Miss Earth Philippines. Since it was a success and with overwhelming support of various sponsors, awareness about a pageant with environmental cause spread out, thus a new concept similar in context paved the way for Miss Teen Earth Philippines which I started only last year. The teens I consider fresh and innovative guardians of our Mother Earth.

All these will not be possible without the undying support of the people who believed in me; I owe this especially to all the parents of 2009 candidates, Zagu Foods Corporation, Scents & Blends, Glutasilk, Oil & Herbs, Reyes Haircutters, Starmall, Riverbanks Center, STI College Marikina, Woman Today, Manila Times, 103.5maxfm and Babyflo, the City Government of Marikina thru its Hon. Mayor Marides C. Fernando for her continous support and confidence in my craft, my friends & family who have been helping me organize without condition, to Ms. Beverly Tan for giving me the chance to go abroad and see the beauty of the world!

Most especially to the Black Nazarene for the miracles and prayers granted to me.

I value your trust to my pageants.

Direk FERDZ B. CUSTODIO