Mariel Garcia, the reigning Miss Dominican Republic Earth 2009, met at the Airport Las Americas Santo Domingo Mr. Elias Tobon Colombian Miss Earth franchise President, plus several guests and staff participants of Dominicana Moda 2009. A gathering at the Hotel Ambassador was marked to be emotional and enthusiastic one.

A press conference was held for the presentation of delegates of the National Competition for Petite Miss Dominican Republic 2009. It was an elegant occasion held at the Zona Colonial on 14 October 2009. The reigning Miss Dominican Republic Earth 2009 Mariel Garcia, was a guest of honor.

PUERTO PLATA. In a beautiful spectacle held in the Great Hall of Celuisma Hotel, the School of Model Juan Rojas celebrated its 9th Edition of the Miss Dominican Republic Earth 2009 beauty pageant, on which the winner emerged from 20 beautiful delegates. The representative of San Francisco de Macorís, Mariel Garcia 20 years of age won the coveted title meanwhile, Dominican Miss Eco-tourism title was won by Clary Delgado, 21 years old representing Jarabacoa. Rosa Ortiz of La Romana emerged as the first finalist.