KATHLEEN Paton took home the Philippines’ second Miss Eco International crown after winning the 2022 Miss Eco International on March 17, 2022 (March 18 Manila time) in Egypt.

The Australian-Filipino beauty queen bested 40 other candidates.

The last time the country had the crown was in 2018 when then candidate Cynthia Thomalla won it.

Paton bagged the Best in Eco Video award. Her court includes Miss Belgium, Miss USA, Miss Spain, and Miss Malaysia.

Miss Eco International is a beauty pageant based in Egypt that aims to promote environmental awareness and eco-tourism. (CLC)