Miss Earth 2007 Competition kicks off

Top five candidates pose for a photo during the first round of preliminary contest of the Miss Earth 2007 Competition that was kicked off in Batangas Province of the Philippines, on Oct. 27, 2007. The annual competition is attended by candidates from over 90 countries and regions, and the finals are scheduled to be held in Manila on Nov. 11. (Xinhua Photo) http://news.xinhuanet.com/