Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Headshots by Raymond Saldana: Like?


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Ace Photographer Raymond Saldana’s headshots of the Thirty (30) Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Official Candidates have already come out, and I must say that the true competitive beauties are starting to unravel steadily and surely.

From the pictures above (starting from #1 Karen Gallman on top going to the right to #3 Nicole Marable, and following that order in the next 9 rows until reaching the last with #28 Mia Arcenas going to #30 Sherlyn Gonzales), I would have to say that the three particular standouts for me are #7 Patricia Lae Ejercitado, #13 Katrina Dimaranan and #1 Karen Gallman. This trio is followed by #19 Roxane Joy Jesalva and #29 Annalie Forbes just to come up with five.

I know that we all have different eyes for beauty, so why not share your choices, based solely on their close-ups? This should be fun. ;-)

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Getting-to-know-your-Bb.Pilipinas-2012-candidate: Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa


Bb. Pilipinas 2012 candidate #6 Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa (Photo credit: Melvin Sia/OPMB Worldwide)

Allen during the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 screenings (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Ma. Alicia Elena V. Ariosa, or Allen for short, is one of the beauties from Mindanao in this year’s edition of Bb. Pilipinas. Hailing from Pagadian City, she actually took part in Miss Philippines Earth 2011 and made it to the tough Final 10 who were given full focus during the coronation night held in Palawan. Meeting the minimum height requirement of 5’5″, she tips the scale at 118 lbs. and has vital statistics of 36-25-36.

At this point, Allen has loads of fans and supporters who are planning to uniformly wear baby pink during the finals on April 15. A little too early for something like this, some might reckon. But if you have backers like she does, it clearly boosts their bet’s confidence to the fullest.

And 24 year-old Allen is not about to leave it all to fans’ cheers and fate. She is priming herself up for the more wringing demands of Bb. Pilipinas, just as she was able to survive three pre-pageant eliminations in MPE2011.

Allen Ariosa as photographed by Ivan Diaz

Check out for more updates on Ma. Alicia Elena ‘Allen’ Ariosa as she competes in Bb. Pilipinas 2012. ;-)

Bb. Pilipinas 2012: Official Number Assignments


Here are the official number assignments of the 30 Bb. Pilipinas 2012 candidates:

#1 Karen Gallman
#2 Roxane De Castro
#3 Nicole Marable
#4 Jaine Hidalgo
#5 Rose Ann Aguilar
#6 Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa
#7 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
#8 Nicole Schmitz
#9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
#10 Jillean Camille Orbina
#11 Marie Virginia Cecile Peter
#12 Mika Maxine Medina
#13 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
#14 Gina Joy Howell
#15 Elaine Kay Moll
#16 Liezl Alcantara
#17 Anna Czarina Buenviaje
#18 Janine Tugonon
#19 Roxane Joy Jesalva
#20 Roxanne Tadique
#21 Giselle Angelica Munoz
#22 Meiji Cruz
#23 Goldy Baroa
#24 Fer Mary Baliquig
#25 Chloe Zanardi
#26 Angelee Delos Reyes
#27 Golda Soller
#28 Marie Irisha Arcenas
#29 Annalie Forbes
#30 Sherlyn Gonzales

Now what do these numbers tell us? Simple. The one occupying #15 (Elaine Moll) is the tallest and from either direction counting up or down, the girls decrease in height. It also means that #1-3 and #28-30 are the shortest in the batch, give or take a fraction of an inch here and there. :-)

Aces & Queens’ “Dazzling Dozen”


To be able to field one, two or three Official Candidates to the annual Bb. Pilipinas search is already an achievement in itself. But to secure twelve (12) slots is certainly a major boost to Aces & Queens – the Jonas Gaffud-led beauty camp responsible for Shamcey Supsup, Venus Raj, Jennifer Barrientos, Gionna Cabrera, the late Melody Gersbach and more. They truly outdid themselves this year by cornering more than 1/3 of the total count – three more and they would’ve gone for half of the 30.

I can safely state that at least one (or two) of them will land a crown come April 15 finals night. As to who, my lips are still tightly sealed because it would obviously be too premature to give out predictions at this point when there are still two months to go before the winners are announced.

Anyways, without further ado, let me present to you Aces & Queens’ “Dazzling Dozen” for Bb. Pilipinas 2012…..

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Mary Jean Lastimosa

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Janine Tugonon

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Roxane Joy Jesalva

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Elaine Kay Moll

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Katrina Jayne Dimaranan

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Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa

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Giselle Angelica Munoz

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Jaine Hidalgo

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Maxine Medina

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Marie Virginia Peter

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Gina Joy Howell

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Chloe Zanardi

Many thanks to the fab Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide for all the images above.

P.S. And may I ask a bit of indulgence from you, dear readers? These photos were taken during the long waiting stretch of final deliberations last Saturday night. So please go ‘a tad’ gentle on the comments for this blog feature. ;-)

The last ten women standing of Miss Philippines Earth 2011


Miss Casiguran (Mun.) Athena Mae Imperial and Miss Cebu City Murielle Adrienne Orais

Miss Cotabato City Edan Dafilmoto and Miss Fil USA East Coast Brenna Cassandra Gamboa

Miss General Santos City Catrine Rosary Ocampo and Miss Las Pinas City Michelle Gavagan

Miss Makati City Tarhata Rico and Miss Malolos City Mary Denisse Toribio

Miss Pagadian City Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa and Miss Puerto Princesa City Jonavi Raissa Quiray

(Photos Courtesy of OPMB Worldwide/Cindy Pineda)

One of these ten beautiful contenders will be proclaimed Miss Philippines Earth 2011 tomorrow night in Puerto Princesa City. Who will it be?

All signs are pointing to a win by Miss Puerto Princesa City, Jonavi Raissa Quiray. She is no stranger to both national and international pageants and the mere fact that she is representing the host city for the finals speaks volumes of her chances in wearing – yet again – the Philippine sash in Miss Earth 2011. Otherwise, I want Miss Fil USA East Coast Brenna Cassandra Gamboa or my kababayan Mary Denisse Toribio of Malolos to win as well.

Who are your choices to make it to the Top 5 Winners’ Circle? ;-)

Getting to know the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Top 10 a little more


I am presenting the Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Top 10 once again to get a better view and analysis of their face, stats and environmental platforms. Photos and details courtesy of the competition’s website.

Miss Mun. of Casiguran, Athena Mae Imperial


Age: 24 | Height: 5’6″ | Weight: 115 lbs. | Measurements: 34-24-35

I stand against global warming. In our little ways, we can show our fight against this pressing environmental issue. Among these significant small acts are unplugging appliances and switching off lights when they are not in use, not burning fuel, and avoiding excessive emission of carbon dioxide.

We are among the contributing factors of global warming but we can be a part of the solution to address this environmental problem.

Miss Cebu City, Murielle Adrienne Orais


Age: 19 | Height: 5’6″ | Weight: 110 lbs. | Measurements: 31-25-36

I am an Advocate for a low carbon lifestyle one way would be bicycle riding as means of transportation in reducing carbon emissions in the atmosphere that leads to a cleaner air.

Miss Cotabato City, Edan Dafilmoto


Age: 22 | Height: 5’6″ | Weight: TBP | Measurements: TBP

Empowering Filipinos in reducing carbon footprints through easy measures (example: eating more vegetables and less meat, using less energy, conserving water, keeping vehicles tuned-up, go for organic) as much as possible, each Filipino citizen should be able to grasp the essence of minimizing the greenhouse gases emission since this would be the ground for global warming which would initiate climate change. I believe that if we become aware of the consequences of every action we take concerning our environment, then there will be change within us and we will start to make some resolutions. We must also consider the fact that we are the ones responsible for triggering every environmental issue we face. Lastly, we should always remember that our future generations depend on us so that they may be able to live in a good environment, therefore we must not further harm what is left of our ecosystem.

Miss General Santos City, Catrine Rosary Ocampo


Age: 18 | Height: 5’7″ | Weight: 118 lbs | Measurements: 33-26-34

We should put a stop to all the harmful environmental activities especially illegal logging. I believe that we already have enough laws, policies and programs. It is about time that we implement them strictly.

Miss Las Pinas City, Michelle Gavagan


Age: 21 | Height: 5’8″ | Weight: 135 lbs | Measurements: 34-27-35

My OWN environmental advocacy is RE-forestation. This is the opposite of deforestation. For every tree that is chopped down, a new tree should be planted in its place. To also save our trees, we must reduce, reuse and recycle paper products. The less paper we use, the more trees and forests we can save.

Miss Makati City, Tarhata Clio Shari Rico


Age: 22 | Height: 5’6″ | Weight: 108 lbs. | Measurements: 34-25-34

My environmental advocacy is green building. By using environmentally responsible and resource-efficient materials in building establishments, we can minimize the use of energy sources and decrease environmental pollution.

Miss Malolos City, Mary Denisse Toribio


Age: 19 | Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 126 lbs | Measurements: 33-24-36

Incineration is not only harmful to our health but also to our environment. Let us join hands in saving mother earth, let’s say no to incineration and yes to ecological solid waste management.

Miss Pagadian City, Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa


Age: 23 | Height: 5’5″ | Weight: 118 lbs | Measurements: 35-25-36

Our environment is the greatest gift that god had given us. The air that we breathe, the water that we drink, the food that we eat and the solid grounds that we stood upon are all integral part of our environment. I specifically want to focus on forest preservation by increasing people’s environmental awareness through education and actual implementation of solutions like tree planting.

Miss Puerto Princesa City, Jonavi Raisa Quiray


Age: 24 | Height: 5’7″ | Weight: 118 lbs. | Measurements: 34-24-36

I represent Puerto Princesa City dubbed as the “City in a Forest.” Our vision is to be a role model of sustainable development. It is our dream to harmoniously co-exist with the other members of our ecosystem and to preserve its natural state especially the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. I am advocating the protection of the environment and rehabilitation of what has been destroyed by planting more trees for the benefit of our future generations.

Miss Fil USA-East Coast, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa


Age: 21 | Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 118 lbs | Measurements: 33-25-35

Everyone can help by self-education and by adopting healthy practices. It is also important that we raise awareness of the environmental problems that our world faces. Every action or inaction of any person in regard to her or his surroundings has an effect- be it good, neutral or bad- on the environment. By becoming aware and doing the right action, we choose to be part of the solution. We can lessen pollution by lessening cigarette smoking or just living a healthier life style, never use open fires to dispose of waste, avoid loud noises to prevent noise pollution, recycle, avoid littering, and much more. If we took the time to change our unhealthy habits we can maintain the beauty of the earth today as we’d want to see it in the future.

If I had to divide the ten ladies into two groups, my upper half would include the ladies from Cebu City, Fil USA East Coast, Puerto Princesa City, General Santos City and Cotabato City. But you really can’t tell because come finals night on June 5, one or two of the remaining contenders might just wow everyone with sensible answers in the interview portions and snatch an element, if not the title itself.

We’ll see what happens. ;-)

Miss Philippines-Earth 2011: And then there were ten


Miss Philippines Earth 2011 Top 10 (L-R): Miss Cebu City, Miss Pagadian City, Miss Cotabato City, Miss Las Pinas City, Miss General Santos City, Miss Fil USA East Coast, Miss Puerto Princesa City, Miss Malolos City, Miss Mun. of Casiguran and Miss Makati City.

And then there were ten. The list started with 50, up until last night’s Cultural Costume Competition and three separate eliminations prior. Miss Philippines-Earth 2011 is now down to the Ten Finalists who will ultimately vie for the crown come pageant night on June 5.

The Final 10 (in random order) are:
Miss Cebu City – Murielle Adrienne Orais
Miss Las Pinas City – Michelle Gavagan
Miss Fil USA East Coast – Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
Miss Puerto Princesa City – Jonavi Raissa Quiray
Miss Cotabato City – Edan Dafilmoto
Miss Pagadian City – Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa
Miss Malolos City – Mary Denisse Toribio
Miss Mun.of Casiguran – Athena Mae Imperial
Miss Makati City – Tarhata Clio Shari Rico
Miss General Santos City – Catrine Rosary Ocampo


courtesy of opmbvids

The last cut is really the cruelest and my heart goes out to the ladies who bid farewell at this juncture when they are way too close to reaching the coronation night. But this is how the 2011 competition has been designed so they really can’t do anything about it except cry over the elimination.

Good luck to the remaining qualifiers and may the best environmental advocate win! ;-)

(Photo courtesy of Bruce Casanova of OPMB Worldwide.)

Miss Philippines-Earth 2011 : The Press Presentation


Many thanks to OPMB Worldwide (Jory Rivera and Bruce Casanova in particular) for the videos above and photos below.

Here are some of this year’s candidates during the Press Presentation yesterday afternoon. The winner will represent the country in the Miss Earth 2011 to be held in Thailand later this year.

Jaine Hidalgo (Mun. of Milaor)

Jonavi Raisa Quiray (Puerto Princesa City)

Murielle Adrienne Orais (Cebu City)

Renee Soraya Hassani (Mun. of Loay, Bohol)

Ralph Lauren Asuncion (Mun. of Narvacan)

Edan Dafilmato (Cotabato City)

Diana Rose Santos (Vigan City)

Catherine Almirante (Cagayan de Oro City)

Catrine Rosary Ocampo (General Santos City)

Anna Amalia Brillante (Mun. of Virac)

Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa (Pagadian City)

Aileene Ella Dango (Mun. of Loboc, Bohol)

Aileene Ella Dango (Mun. of Loboc, Bohol)

Tarhata Clio Shari Rico (Makati City)

Brenna Cassandra Gamboa (Fil USA East Coast)

Rhizsa Jerrika Bravo (Labo, Camarines Norte)

Erika Marie Syhongpan (San Fernando City)

Ana Ma. Gracia Baladad (San Juan City)