CEU MedTech Alumna Shines in Miss Earth Philippines 2023

Atrueembodiment of character and competence.

Centro Escolar University Makati’s alumna Yllana Marie Aduana was crowned Miss Earth Philippines 2023 and will represent the country in the upcoming international pageantry in Vietnam.

The 24-year old stunner from Siniloan, Laguna, Yllana Marie was a crowd favorite. Her beauty, intelligence and deep passion for environmental advocacy made her stand out among the 28 other candidates. Yllana Marie’s undeniable charm and graceful demeanor effortlessly captivates the hearts of many.

During the final question-and-answer portion, Yllana confidently responded to the question “What do you think people in the future would say about your generation?”.

She answered, “I would definitely say that our generation, although misconstrued as very ardent,... use our voices for a reason and that is to always speak up for the things that we know are right and for the things that we know we deserve. That is why we are very ardent about them. That is why I’m also conducting colloquiums on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and their interconnectedness to nature in hopes to precipitate people’s eco-consciousness because our future is the linebackers and the pioneers of environmental amelioration, and we should always take advantage of it at all costs.”

True enough, her beauty comes with a purpose by being an environmental ambassador and green advocate. Yllana has actively participated in various environmental initiatives such as her advocacy dubbed as “E.A.R.T.H. Education” where E.A.R.T.H. stands for Environmental Awareness and Action to Restore and Transcend Home through Education. She is also the founder of Edukasyon for Every Juan, a non-profit organization that aims to contribute in combating climate change and raising awareness about climate change.

Aside from being exceptionally intelligent, her radiant smile and striking features reflect her inner confidence and charisma.

This is the second time that Yllana participated in the same pageantry. In 2021, she represented her hometown and finished as a runner-up. The same year, she was named Miss FIT Philippines, then proceeded to join Bb. Pilipinas in 2022 where she was among the Top 12 candidates and Face of Binibini awardee.

Before conquering the Miss Earth stage, Yllana Marie was already a licensed Medical

Technologist. She obtained her degree in Medical Technology in 2018. She was also a former Ms. CEU candidate and represented the Makati campus. She was described as a paragon of beauty and intellect by her former professors not to mention her unwavering dedication to academic excellence.

by Renz Eidan J. Fernandez

Prof. Julius De Leon, head of the Political Science program of Centro Escolar University-Manila, was elected treasurer of Asian Studies Association of the Philippines (Asia-Phil) under the tutelage of Dr. Violet Valdez, secretariat of the Ateneo Center for Asian Studies.

Prof. De Leon, who is also a faculty of the Social Sciences and Humanities Department of CEU-Manila, and the rest of the newly elected officers took the oath on June 18, 2022 via Zoom. The other elected officers are Dr. Ron Vilog of the De La Salle University-Manila as chair, Dr. Malu Barcillano of the Ateneo de Naga University as vice-chair, Dr. Walter Yudelmo of the Trinity University of Asia as secretary, while Dr. Mark Cleeford Quitoras of University of the East, Prof. Liezel Zafra of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, and Prof. Johny Harvey

Gamas of Ateneo de Davao University are the board members. Asia-Phil is a non-stock, non-profit association of educational institutions and organizations of similar nature whose faculty, student body, and other professional members are engaged in Asian studies or are interested in Asia and Asia-related affairs. Asia-Phil is affiliated with the Political Science Program of Centro Escolar University-Manila conducting annual national and international conferences.