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Miss World Philippines 2022 National Costume Competition Top 11

Posted by Norman on May 26, 2022
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Here are the Top 11 for the National Costume Competition of Miss World Philippines 2022:

Tsina Jade Chu
Samantha Gabronino
Lady Justerinnie Santos
Justine Felizarta
Angel Jed Zaragoza Latorre
Sam Santamaria
Paula Madarieta Ortega
Anje Mae Escara Manipol
Gwen Fourniol
Vea Bautista
Kimberly Anne Tiquestiques

The Panel of Judges for the Santacruzan include Arnold Vegafria, Designers Leo Almodal & Cherry Samuya Veric, with former Miss World Philippines titleholders Valerie Weigmann and Queenie Rehman.

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Sneak Peek: The Bb. Pilipinas 2020 Virtual Santacruzan

Posted by Norman on May 28, 2020
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Binibini15 Cindy Obeñita in Gil Macaibay III. Makeup by Aico Aljas

A virtual Santacruzan it will be for Bb. Pilipinas 2020. Because of the pandemic crisis, the Binibinis will have to be dolled up off-site and presented as sagalas online. It takes some getting used to, but this is already a sneak peek into the new normal – the BPCI way.

Below are three more ladies to feast your eyes on.

Binibini8 Meiji Cruz in crown, gown and accessories by Manny Halasan. Makeup by Drew Galleguez

Binibini10 Shaira Rona in Ray Bien Maglonzo. Makeup by Kiev Torres. Crown by Omar Sali

Binibini32 Danica Acuna in gown and crown by Carla Sabog Madrigal. Makeup by Lenard Vasquez

Binibini 23 Gabrielle Basiano in custom-made MY FREN by Ken Batino and makeup by Eugene Tiongson

Catriona Gray: The Last of the Santacruzan Queens for 2018

Posted by Norman on June 8, 2018
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Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray is simply divine in the Dennis Santos Met Gala-inspired creation she wore during the Santacruzan held recently in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Photos taken by Albert Tamayo Molina with the head piece courtesy of Marvin Manalac of Marvin Creates.

Styling and HMUA: Dennis Santos as well.

The Binibini Santacruzan

Posted by Norman on May 18, 2014
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Group photo of the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Queens plus candidates with Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1994 Charlene Gonzalez (in red).

It should be the Santacruzan to beat all Santacruzans. With all the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Queens with Bb. Pilipinas Universe 1994 Charlene Gonzalez, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and the Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2014, this is one beautiful procession that can make you feel proud of the gorgeous Filipinas we have in our midst.

We just do not run out of them. 😉

Below are photos from the event courtesy of Edmund Chua. See all the images HERE.

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Flores de Mayo a la SM Mall of Asia

Posted by Norman on May 10, 2014
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Some of the familiar names and faces during the Santacruzan held at SM Mall of Asia (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Some of the familiar names and faces during the Santacruzan held at SM Mall of Asia (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Miss Supranational Philippines 2012 Elaine Kay Moll also took part in the event. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Miss Supranational Philippines 2012 Elaine Kay Moll also took part in the event. (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

What’s the month of May without the colorful and beauty-filled Santacruzan or Flores de Mayo taking place everywhere?

Just recently, the SM Mall of Asia played host to their own version of the event at the mall grounds which culminated onstage at the Activity Center area. Familiar names and faces graced the occasion with the likes of Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Miss Supranational Philippines 2012/Miss Supranational 2012 3rd Runner-Up Elaine Kay Moll, Miss Philippines Earth 2012/Miss Earth-Air 2012 Stephany Stefanowitz, Bb. Pilipinas alumni Emma Tiglao, Racquel Kabigting and KC Cajanding wearing drop-dead traditional attires to the delight of shoppers and spectators all around.

If you want to see more of the pictures and participants, click HERE.

Shamcey Supsup’s National Costume in Miss Universe 2011

Posted by Norman on September 8, 2011
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Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup in her Santacruzan-inspired National Costume. (Photo credit: Missosology)

After a long wait, the National Costume of Miss Philippines Shamcey Supsup was finally unveiled during the taping at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. At first, you might find it surprising why she is wearing a crown while dressed in a Maria Clara top paired with a long gold skirt with seaweed-like (or butterflies if you prefer) designs. Well, after initial analysis, my hunch is that the inspiration comes from the annual Santacruzan that the country celebrates during the month of May. She could be a representation of the Reyna Elena instead of what others would interpret as Sto. Nino.

A little more upclose this time (Photocredit: Missosology)

Reactions are mixed, but still predominantly positive. I have yet to see how the whole thing flows while Shamcey walks onstage, but I think it makes her look regal.

Your thoughts? 😉

Beauties galore: The Binibining Pilipinas Santacruzan 2010

Posted by Norman on May 26, 2010
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Since it’s the month of May, Santacruzans are being held all over the Philippines. From the smallest towns to the big cities, girls – ranging from tweens to debutantes to full-grown ladies – are invited to parade in their best gowns and give everyone a heyday watching their fully made-up beauties displayed in succession. Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. is no exception. Last weekend, the group assembled one of the best-looking Santacruzans at the Araneta Center grounds where reigning and former titleholders gamely joined the affair. Despite the heat and humidity of summer, their presence made it all worth it. Good thing it was scheduled later in the afternoon well into early evening…

Here is a video (courtesy of Bruce Casanova) of the event. Many thanks to OPMB Worldwide for the coverage.


Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2010 Maria Venus Raj

Reigning queens (L-R) Nicolette Henson, Maria Venus Raj, Czarina Gatbonton, Dianne Necio

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo

Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz

Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008 Jennifer Barrientos

Images above are courtesy of Melvia Sia and Bruce Casanova of OPMB Worldwide.

If you want to see more photos of the event, click HERE.