The best things in life are outside your doorstep. In line with this, Merrell partners with Miss Philippines – Earth to empower women to step outside, find new experiences and remind girls of how Pretty Strong they truly are. The global outdoor brand celebrates the strong, independent spirit of the modern woman with the Pretty Strong campaign. From life in the city to pursuing new adventures, the Pretty Strong female finds success with her beauty, brains, brawn and a Merrell pair that’s each tailored to suit a specific type of getaway.

Blazing the trails for all females out there, the Miss Philippines – Earth candidates sit down with the Merrell team at the Sta. Elena Fun Farm in Laguna to pay tribute to the female spirit and prove that adventure is everywhere – you only have to reach for it.

Miss Ormoc – Darlene Pepito and Miss Baguio – Sofia Loren Deliu in the premium hiking shoe Merrell Capra.

Miss Ormoc – Darlene Pepito is always up for adventure in her new Merrell Capra, citing all the activities she enjoys doing in her free time. “Going out of town, going to the beach. I love surfing and hiking.” Fellow Capra user Miss Baguio – Sofia Loren Deliu is also a big fan of surfing, as well as firing. The police officer shares her Pretty Strong experience at the Philippine Police Academy and explains the importance of being well-rounded. “What makes a pretty strong woman is of course being beautiful but, at the same time, being strong physically and emotionally.”

Miss Sogod – Lhiben Louriza Basco and Miss Manila – Angelia Gabrene Ong enjoying performance and style with the Merrell All Out Rush and Merrell Bare Access Arc 4.

Enjoying her Merrell All Out Rush is Miss Sogod – Lhiben Louriza Basco, who says she feels sexy and sporty in her brand new pair. She’s looking forward to taking it along her future adventures and mountain climbing. Sporting her new Merrell Bare Access Arc 4, Miss Manila – Angelia Gabrena Ong is well-versed in traveling, sharing stories of camping and surfing. The nature-lover talks about juggling her three jobs and her thirst for adventure as she says, “Whenever I get a two or three day break, I definitely want to go to the beach and experience new things.”

Miss Cagayan de Oro – Beatrice Alvarez and Miss Kawit – Marian Hernandez are pretty and strong in their Merrell Terran Lattice pairs.

Miss Cagayan de Oro – Beatrice Alvarez and Miss Kawit – Marian Hernandez are laid-back and cool in their Merrell Terran Lattice sandals. “I’m very adventurous,” Beatrice admits. “If I weren’t here, I would be jumping off cliffs, mountain climbing and bungee jumping.” Marian also enjoys an active lifestyle, filling up her free time with road trips and fun runs with her close friends.

Catch more of Merrell’s Pretty Strong women at the Miss Philippines – Earth airing on May 31, 7PM on ABS-CBN.

Merrell is available at Merrell stores in TriNoma, SM North EDSA Annex, Market! Market!, Robinson’s Ermita, Festival Mall Alabang, Marquee Mall Pampanga, Harbor Point Subic, SM City Dasmariñas, Ayala Center Cebu, Gaisano Mall Davao, Abreeza Mall Davao, SM Lanang Premier and SM Ecoland Davao. Merrell is also available in leading department stores and sports specialty stores nationwide.

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