Your Binibini 19 Maria Lina Prongoso, one of the tallest in this year’s line-up at 5’10”, is doing Iriga City proud with her participation in the nationals. She was once a Miss Bicolandia 2nd Runner-Up who is now eyeing to capture one of the crowns at stake. And at the rate she is performing, people are taking notice of her proud and statuesque stance that can easily make her stand out in group activities. What does she have to say about her stint – more than halfway through – in Bb. Pilipinas 2016?
To be one of the Binibining Pilipinas candidate is a precious journey experience, It’s like I am one of the precious gems in the Universe. To be with the candidates and BPCI organization during training rehearsals, photoshoots, sponsor visits and charity day is truly overwhelming. With our day-to-day activities, I learned to be more determined, optimistic and compassionate and to always cherish the laughter and stories we usually share among other Binibinis. At the end of the day Im always looking forward to what lies ahead of us.
I also asked Lina to answer our three questions in the Easter Q&A and here are her thoughts:
What does Easter Sunday mean to you as an individual?
Easter Sunday is a time to rejoice the love of God, to renew our hope and to rekindle our Faith. It’s the hope that this season enfolds everyone to fill the soul with a new start of life Thus, let us continue to cultivate and share the blessings of love, hope and faith.
Having been part of the regional beauty pageants in the past what are the advantages that these experiences give you as a Binibini in all your public appearances and pre-pageant activities?
Joining regional beauty pageants prepared me in my journey towrads Binibining Pilipinas. These previous stints built up my attitude to exude confidence charm and poise and be able to share my experiences.
If there are three good things you could wish for three other binibinis close to you what would this wishes be and why?
1. To Win- the three major titles and to represent the Philippines with Great Pride
2. For Good health- to not just impress but inspire, motivate and empower women and sustain their advocacies.
3. And to be timeless- to remain beautiful and worth admiring.
Binibini 19 is hoping that she is one of the potential Bb. Pilipinas titleholders BPCI is looking for. She has the commitment to perform and deliver. And she is willing to set aside in favor of the chance to bring pride to the country in international competitions.
Feedback time. Please share your impressions of Maria Lina Prongoso, dear readers. 🙂
cant wait to see the primer. there, u will see who really has class and beauty
I’m seeing a dusky version of Abbygale Arenas on her. Don’t know if that is a bad thing…
May K as in Capital ‘K’ syang bigyan ng crown…pagbutihin lng nya sa Finals night 🙂
When I made my top picks for the best glam and swimsuit shots, I was kind of surprised that Maria Lina made it to my two lists. She is one of the reasons why I am making drastic changes on my current choices. With good projection and softer styling, she could easily make it to the semifinal round. Good luck, Miss Prongoso!
A very down to earth, beautiful and simple girl.. Go Lina! 😉👍
#simpLINAtics
On Lina,
grabe magaganda shots nya. sya yung di ko napapansin kase busy busyhan ako kela Nicole, Dindi at iba pa pero nug lumabas swimsuit and glamshot photo nito mas lalo ako na intriga.
Off topic pero palagay ko rin cremesilk to…
Maganda talaga tandem nila ni gery penaso pag dating sa makeup
Lai, I have to agree with your observation. Guess he already knows what works best for Pia.
uh oh… watch out universe here she comes

You mentioned that she is 5’10” but the Binibining Pilipinas Official Facebook Page mentioned that her height is only 5’8″. ano po ba talaga ang totoo? Si Kylie Verzosa din akala namin 5’9″ kase last year yan ang inilagay na height niya. ngayon naging 5’7″ nalang. parang ang liliit naman ata nila kung ganun.
You’re right. Ang hirap malaman kung anong totoo. What I am kind of following now is the most recent update from the official site which should supersede previous height information details. 😀😁😂
Galing ba talaga sa BPCI ang measurement na yan na from 5’9 naging 5’7?
Kung ganun ay may mali talagang nangyayari sa BPCI… Pero tayo ay tagasubaybay lamang na kung anuman ang mga abnormal na nangyayari sa loob ng BPCI ay palakpakan nlang natin kasi kung punahin natin sila ay tayo pa ang magiging masama… Pilipinas, kailan ka pa babangon… Abnormal na ba talaga ang Pilipinas 🙂 lol
Mabuhay ang kapalpakan sa Pilipinas………..Mabuhay c SMA at BPCI… paburger naman dyan kasi pinuri ko kayo.. Media envelope pls. 🙂 lol
Mukhang ganado ka na namang mag-comment, Bong. Sige lang sige, nakaaaliw ang mga komento mo. 😀😁😂
She is one of those that I really like aside from
Maria Gigante, Sheena Dalo, Nichole Manalo, Anjelica Lopez,
Mariella Castillo
Cindy Miranda + Rogelie Catacutan = Maria Prongoso 😍
May pinaayos ba si Prongoso Wia at naging balance equation sya nina Cindi at Rogelie.
Ok nman ang ngoso ni Prongoso ah 🙂 lol
Lol @ Bong, bakit naman ngoso pa an ginamit mo?
She is the taller version of Lian Andrea Ramos. She’s only 23 yo, so if she’ll not win a crown she’s a good investment for 2017-2018. Same with Bb. 25-Angelica Lopes 20 yo, Bb. 13-Joanna Eden-19 yo, Bb. 12-Edjelyn Gamboa-23 yo, and Bb. 15-Kristine Estoque-22 yo…if they will not win a crown.
Prongoso, miss ka na ni Marimar Perez.

pisti! grabe nakong katawa! hahaha
My TOP 15
Nicole Cordoves
Angelique De Leon
Maria Maxene Medina
Maria Gigante
Kylie Versoza
Nichole Manalo
Apriel Smith
Dindi Pajares
Angelica Alita
Kimberly Penchen
Angela Fernando
Maria Lina Prongoso
Sheena Dalo or Ria Rabajante
Last spot is for Kim Delos Santos just in case…
Ang kulit lang, pagkatapos nila to i post tinanggal din so di ko alam kung may aasahan ba talaga or nang aasar lang. wala kasing closure eh kaya open pa sa speculations kung babalik sya kahit last minute pa.
legit?
Nat Tan Yel
Nope not sure pero maingay na sa social media.
Tulad ng nabanggit ko sa’yo, Lai, puwedeng magkaroon ng replacement two weeks before coronation night. So kung may shocking news man, it should occur within this week. 🙌🙌🙌
Lagi namang may pakulo every year for publicity… 😀
I was expecting for something more drastic than tangalan since we’re aiming for a B2B at MU…
Ang nakikita kong dahilan sa “kunwaring pag kawala no KDRS or pagkatanggal ” ay para sa ating mga kalaban sa ibang ibayo . Ito ay pwedeng maging ” istratehiya” lamang para sa huli ay mas maging maingay at hindi malaman ng mga kalaban .
Gayunpaman , ako pa rin ay talagang umaasa na maibalik ang dyosa , sa kadahilanang wala pa namang opisyal na balita mula sa tagapamahala.
Ano ang yong masasabi Laila Madame ?
Hay naku laila 🙂
“We will paint the town RED” here kung totoo na yan.
Sabi nga ni Dick, totoo yan at hindi tsismis 🙂 lol
Ayaw kong umasa..Masakit ang umasa at ma colombia!!!!
Woo-hoo! You have five of my pick-six-mix in your top 15, C2f…
Can’t wait for April 17…
Her video interview was not bad… one of the best in fact… She’s now in my TOP 15.
If there is Congeniality Award. I believe she deserves.
Wish she’ll get one of the crowns. And the three binibinis close to her.
Ang ganda ganda ganda niya sa glam at swimsuit photos niya. Parang ibang tao. Nung una akala ko si Ms. Alita AKA Baby Laila yung sa first photo siya pala.
She is tall, very smart and beautiful. I guess she got confused with the question “If there are three good things you could wish for three other binibinis close to you what would this wishes be and why?” . It makes sense to me now why she was only second runner-up. Good luck to you! ! I am sure you will be one of the winners.
No she’s not confused.Its just that she did not mention the names of the three ladies close to her. But i understood that she wishes crowns for the three binibinis close to her. Crowns, health and timeless beauty.
Its a good answer because she kept to herself the names of three ladies. Thereby avoiding conflicts and favoritism with the rests of binibinis.
Oo nga noh!! At first, I thought na nalito siya and she wished for three things that she wanted as a Binibini. But she did say “three major titles” and also “their advocacies” so I think you’re right. Pwedeng she just chose not to disclose the names of the three girls.