Joy Barcoma

Joy Barcoma was born in Bacoor, Cavite, where she was raised as the eldest child in her family. In her pageant introduction video, she said that being the oldest imbued her with a strong sense of responsibility and early leadership skills.^[3] She is a graduate of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) with a degree in broadcasting.^[4]

After graduating, she worked as a mental health and disaster preparedness/resilience advocate, being an ambassador for LoveYourself, a Philippine-based non-profit focused on sexual health and HIV awareness, and as a head of Youth for Mental Health in Calabarzon.^[5]

Barcoma first joined Miss World Philippines 2021, where she placed in the Top 24 and hailed as the winner of the pageant's "Beauty with a Purpose".^[6][7]

In 2025, she represented Bacoor at Miss Philippines Earth 2025 as one of the official 36 delegates. During the final question and answer portion of the competition, the finalists were asked how they would use the pageant's platform to create a positive impact in their communities. Barcoma responded that she would utilize the platform of the pageant to promote eco-consciousness among the youth, promote innovative solutions, and the inclusive opportunities to help drive progress.^[8][9]

Barcoma went on to win the title of Miss Philippines Earth 2025, earning the right to represent the Philippines at Miss Earth 2025.^{[10][11][12][13]} During the coronation night on November 5, 2025, she finished in the top 8. She was declared one of the runners-up, along with representatives from Brazil, Chile, and Ukraine.^[14][15]