Miss Philippines Earth beauties at Department of Science and Technology. DOST Secretary Estrella Alabastro (third from left) welcomes Miss Earth beauties in their first ever public appearance at the DOST complex in Bicutan, Taguig City. Miss Philippines-Earth Sandra Seifert (4th from left) and Miss Philippines-Fire and Miss Science and Technology Patricia Marie Tumulak (5th from left) graced the flag raising at DOST May 18. Others in photo are (L-R) Philippine Textile Research Institute Director Carlos Tomboc, National Research Council of the Philippines Executive Director Napoleon Hernandez, Industrial Technology Development Institute Director Nuna Almanzor, Miss Earth Foundation Executive Director Cathy Untalan, Science and Technology Information Institute Officer-In-Charge and Press Asst. Secretary Ma. Isabel Dario, Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development Officer-In-Charge Raul Sabularse, and DZMM station manager and Philippine Science Journalists Association, Inc President Angelo Palmones. [Photo by Gerry Palad, S&T Media Service]