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RECAP: Alexie Brooks' winning performance in Miss Eco International 2025

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17452166631902-Composite (2).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Eco International 2025 Alexie Brooks. <em>Brooks/Instagram </em></span></span></span></div><p>Alexie Brooks made history over the weekend as she was proclaimed Miss Eco International 2025 in Egypt, besting candidates from around the world. </p><p>She is now the third Filipina to win the crown, after Kathleen Paton in 2022 and Cynthia Thomalla in 2018. </p><p>Brooks brought her A-game to the Miss Eco International stage, from the pre-pageant activities all the way up to the final question and answer round. </p><p>She placed first runner-up in the Miss Eco International talent show where she showcased her singing prowess, and rocked a mustard two-piece swimsuit to finish in the Top 11 of the Resort Wear Prime contest.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIbxEK4sf9v/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A201993.60000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Brooks went on to secure a spot in the Top 21 of the Miss Eco International finals after winning the national costume competition. </p><p>Her intricately designed outfit immortalized the Philippine eagle, symbolizing Filipino resilience, strength, and freedom. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIo59AHsTYi/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A278183.5%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIo59NfMQCD/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A308097.10000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>From there, Brooks just kept slaying, nailing one round after another -- from the evening gown competition to the question and answer segments in the Top 11 and Top 5 rounds.</p><p>In the first Q&amp;A, the beauty queen from Iloilo was asked to share her thoughts about &quot;fashion that cares for the future.&quot; </p><p>&quot;When we talk about the world we&#x27;re living in right now, it is such a fast-paced world that we want convenience in a lot of things, especially when it comes to fashion,&quot; she began. &quot;But we need to understand that fashion is not only about glamour or about luxury -- it&#x27;s about thinking about the environment and our contribution towards environment.&quot; </p><p>&quot;At the end of the day, if we want to protect our nature and our environment, we need to stay sustainable, especially in fashion,&quot; she stressed. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpG8suz-hJ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A336172%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="512" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In the final Q&amp;A portion, Brooks spoke of the importance of unity when it comes to efforts to protect the environment. This was her response to the question: &quot;Imagine the world in 2050. What&#x27;s one thing you hope has changed and why?&quot;</p><p>&quot;If you want me to be realistic, climate change is impacting our world right now and the only thing that we can do is act towards it,&quot; she said, before addressing the audience.</p><p>&quot;Brothers and sisters, ladies and gentlemen, we have the same mother even if we came from different nations,&quot; she continued. &quot;We in here are brothers and sisters right now, and our mother is asking for our help.&quot; </p><p>&quot;So we must save our planet Earth, and we must take care of our planet Earth.&quot;</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpKbtQT1nz/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A362890.10000002384%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="509" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>As the coronation night reached its conclusion, Brooks was left standing on stage with Yulinar Fitriani of Indonesia.</p><p>And upon hearing the host say &quot;Philippines&quot; as the winner of Miss Eco International 2025, she turned emotional as all her efforts paid off. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIpNnAvTohu/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=594&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A395451%2C%22ls%22%3A201427.40000003576%2C%22le%22%3A201974.40000003576%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="522" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In an Instagram post shortly after the pageant, Brooks said: &quot;Heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported, helped, and believed in me.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Pilipinas, we made it! Mahal na mahal ko kayong lahat,&quot; she said in another. </p><p>From her humble beginnings to rising as an athlete and making her mark on the pageant scene, Brooks has certainly come a long way. </p><p>And with her Miss Eco International win, there is a lot more ahead for this young, empowered Filipina. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/4/21/-buong-buo-ang-puso-ko-alexie-brooks-filled-with-gratitude-after-miss-eco-international-win-1208">&#x27;Buong-buo ang puso ko&#x27;: Alexie Brooks filled with gratitude after Miss Eco International win</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/28/-i-carry-the-stories-of-home-alexie-brooks-wears-aeta-inspired-dress-ahead-of-miss-eco-pageant-1512">&#x27;I carry the stories of home&#x27;: Alexie Brooks wears Aeta-inspired dress ahead of Miss Eco pageant</a></div>

<p>Alexie ​Brooks brought her A-game to the Miss Eco International stage, from the pre-pageant activities all the way up to the final question and answer round.</p>

Alexie ​Brooks brought her A-game to the Miss Eco International stage, from the pre-pageant activities all the way up to the final question and answer round.