Angelia Ong of the Philippines crowned her successor Katherine Espín of Ecuador at the end of the event[1][2][3][4] becoming the second Ecuadorian woman to win the title of Miss Earth and the first since Olga Álava in 2011.

[5][6] This year's edition also features the newly polished and modified crown created by Florida-based jeweler, Ramona Haar.

The confirmation was announced by Miss Earth Organization through their official Facebook account on 30 June 2016.

This year's edition also marks 1st time for MOA Arena to stage the pageant finals.

[9] A special mini-pageant was held on October 8 at Hannah's Beach Resort and Convention Center, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.