Miss Earth 2009 contestants pose for photographers before their tree planting activity in "Nuvali" a property development site, in southern Manila's Laguna province November 10, 2009. More than 80 contestants from around the world are taking part in the competition. This year's theme is "Beauties for a cause". Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 27 months ago

Miss Earth 2009 contestants pose for photographers before their tree planting activity in "Nuvali" a property development site, in southern Manila's Laguna province November 10, 2009. More than 80 contestants from around the world are taking part in the competition. This year's theme is "Beauties for a cause".

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