Key Points

• Irha Mel Alfeche of Matanao, Davao del Sur bested 28 other candidates to be crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2024. Other major title holders include the four new “elemental” queens —Miss Philippines Ecotourism Ira Patricia Malaluan from Batangas City, Miss Philippines-Air Feliz Recentes of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte; Miss Philippines-Water Samantha Bug-os from Baco, Oriental Mindoro; and Miss Philippines-Fire Kia Labiano from Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay.
• Flowers (24 %) and cards are among the most popular presents that Australians give to mums on Mother's Day.
• 'Nemo' of Switzerland wins the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest for their song 'The Code'.