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Bb. Pilipinas 2013: Achieving the Gold standard in National Pageantry

Posted by Norman on April 18, 2020
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Quezon City, Philippines – (from left) 2013 winners Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Cindy Miranda, Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida, Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago and Miss Supranational 2013 Johanna Datul. Binibining Pilipinas is the Philippines’ most prestigious beauty pageant. (Photo by Mark Cristino/NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images)

Newly crowned Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago waves to the crowd during her victory parade in the financial district of Makati, east of Manila, Philippines, December 27, 2013. The Filipina won the title of the 2013 Miss International beauty pageant in Tokyo, Japan on December 17, 2013. Photo: Ezra Acayan/NurPhoto (Photo by NurPhoto/Corbis via Getty Images)

September 6, 2013 – Mutya Johanna Datul became the Philippines’ first ever Miss Supranational titleholder after winning the crown at the Minsk Sports Palace in Minsk, Belarus

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – NOVEMBER 09: The Miss Universe 2013 Top 5 pose after their announcement. Miss Philippines Ariella Arida (in yellow gown) was named 3rd Runner-Up. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images)

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2013 Cindy Miranda made it to the Top 10 of Miss Tourism Queen International in China

There is a good reason why Gold is always attached to significant milestones. It equates to fifty (50) solid years of achievement – be it marriage or a corporation or personal age. In this case, the high standard is set for national pageantry. Binibining Pilipinas, that is.

Bb. Pilipinas 2013, or Bb. Pilipinas Gold if you will, earned its place in pageant history as one of the grandest and most exciting editions ever. Just imagine assembling fifty (50) official candidates instead of the usual forty (40) or less in the past. The gathering onstage of many previous titleholders made it extra special as well. And among the four titleholders, BPCI produced the country’s fifth Miss International crown, first Miss Supranational win, a fourth consecutive Top 5 finish in Miss Universe and a Top 10 placement in Miss Tourism Queen International. What’s more, this is the only year when only a sole runner-up was named – Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach – the woman destined to claim our third Miss Universe victory two years later.

Pageant fans and followers have always graded the success rate of each Bb. Pilipinas edition based not only on the performances of the actual titleholders, but also the future successes of a runner-up or semifinalist. But if we exclusively take the set of winners, the four queens of 2013 can still hold a candle if compared to the 2015 (a Miss Universe, a Miss Globe, a Miss Intercontinental 1st Runner-Up and a Miss International Top 10 Finisher) or the 2018 (a Miss Universe, a Miss Intercontinental, a Miss International 1st Runner-Up, a Miss Supranational Top 10 placer and a Miss Globe Top 15) batches. On top of this, being part of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 is already an honor. At the end of the day, there is one and there will only be one Binibining Pilipinas Gold.

Let me end this entry by sharing a video clip of a scene from the ABSCBN Drama Antholoy “Maalaala Mo Kaya” when actress Liza Soberano played the role of Pia Wurtzbach. This was the part where the 2013 winners had a Press Conference in front of members of the media.

#ThinkingOutLoud for the 50th Mutya ng Pilipinas

Posted by Norman on August 29, 2018
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#ThinkingOutLoud:

Ten (10) from the NCR Region
Eight (8) from Visayas and Mindanao
Seven (7) from North/Central Luzon
Ten (10) from Southern Luzon
Fifteen (15) from the Overseas Communities

With so many beautiful ladies assembled for one national pageant, I am floored as to how to size up their individual chances accordingly – let alone come up with early favorites at this point.

Let me just say that I have never given #LadyLuck equal weight ever since the 50th Edition of Bb. Pilipinas last 2013. Until now.

The 50th Mutya Ng Pilipinas is really worth her weight in GOLD. Best of luck to all fifty (50) Mutyas!

See you all in Monday’s #PressPresentation!

#Mutya50th #MutyaGold

Sunday Specials: Charmaine is a totally different Elima now

Posted by Norman on February 26, 2017
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Just when you thought that memories of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 will keep coming back regarding the performance of Charmaine Elima, think again. During the Aces & Queen Presentation of the Class of 2017 for Bb. Pilipinas, she was a clear standout in all aspects. There are good reasons why she was voted Miss Personality during the said mock pageant. And how!

The positive changes are very distinct.

Charmaine has vastly improved in her English communication skills, and can actually speak the language quite fluently while projecting a modern version of herself – confident and charming as well as effective in connecting with the audience. I must admit to being pleasantly surprised with her transformation. The years of work with Philippine Airlines really upped her ability to relate to different types of people. And you can see in her moves that there are no more traces of the tentative Maine during her first attempt in the nationals.

The heat is really on for the forty (40) Official Candidates slots for 2017! 🙂

Maria Angelica de Leon: Hello, Miss World Philippines 2016?

Posted by Norman on May 30, 2016
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Mariel de Leon: MWP2016-bound?

The last time we all saw Maria Angelica de Leon in pageant mode was during Bb. Pilipinas 2013 when she placed in the Top 15. After that, she kept a low profile and decided to stay away from making any second attempts upon the advise of her Aces & Queens camp.

This year, the daughter of celebrity couple Christopher de Leon and Sandy Andolong has resurfaced. And how. She definitely possesses a softer and more vibrant appeal now (see photo with Jonas Gaffud below). And what’s more, it’s looking more and more like she’s one of the ladies being groomed for Miss World Philippines 2016, along with the previously-revealed Catriona Gray.

Does this mean that there will be no re-appearance for Kim Ross delos Santos? Will it be a battle between two talented singers (Mariel and Catriona)? Can we anticipate the Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) Project of Mariel in the days to come?

Stay tuned! 😉

Mariel during Bb. Pilipinas 2013

Mariel now with Jonas Gaffud

Mother Earth and Imee Schweighart

Posted by Norman on May 10, 2016
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Imee Schweighart is doing well in MPE2016 so far

Imelda Bautista Schweighart – or simply Imee Schweighart – will be recalled as a Binibini of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 where she entered the Top 15 in such a tough (Golden) edition of the nationals. She was a favorite that time, but lady luck wasn’t on her side just yet. Last year, she was reported to have joined Miss World Philippines, but backed out at the last minute just before the announcement of candidates during the Press Presentation. For 2016, she made good with the promise to make a pageant comeback and is now the representative of Puerto Princesa City in Miss Philippines Earth 2016.

So far, 21 year-old Imee is considered to be one of the favorites among the more-than-50 contenders for the crown being held by Angelia Ong (who is also Miss Earth 2015).

Could the environment-focused competition be just what her KF camp ordered for a potential victory come Independence Day? Very likely. Let’s hear what she has to say about her reasons for wanting to nail this title.

I am the next Philippines Earth because I want the best welfare for my fellow Filipinos. Through Spirit I am an energy of hope in bringing your dreams to life. I believe the Miss Earth Organization should finally have their own discovery of a new breed of talent to blast off for the world to be inspired. So that the young, will continuously blossom into our next generation of inspirations. I am a Mystique. The fuel that drives me to aim for the crown is my special connection to the people and Land’s cry for help.

During the pageant’s summer wear competition, Imee scooped both Miss Lady Grace and Miss Aquaboy Sponsor Awards (Photo credit: Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)

Cassandra Naidas: Is her look Miss World-worthy enough?

Posted by Norman on July 21, 2015
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Cassandra Naidas: Could 2015 be the time to do another pageant?

  image Suddenly, there’s Cassandra Naidas getting the buzz in local pageant sites and message boards. And once fans and followers start coming up with different thoughts about who might join the next contest in line, names start cropping up.

Back in 2013 when Cassie took part in Bb. Pilipinas Gold, she was 22 years of age and showing a lot of potentials to make it. Sadly, that wasn’t her time yet. Could 2015 be the right year to shine? And with Miss World 2015 to be hosted in Sanya, China, the sentiments of some are to send either an exotic or a more oriental-looking representative to get a good chance of placing in the finals at least.

Cassie is 5’10” tall, catwalk-trained and with looks that can be taken as a cross between Chinese and Korean with a wee bit of Filipino combined in the mix.

Is she a likely Miss World Philippines 2015 contender? 😉

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Cassandra Naidas for JC Buendia (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova)

One more Bb. Pilipinas try for Maria Angelica de Leon?

Posted by Norman on July 9, 2015
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Maria Angelica de Leon courtesy of Jay Buen Photography

image Back in 2013, Maria Angelica ‘Mariel’ de Leon was tipped to be one of the Bb. Pilipinas Gold titles, not only because of her celebrity pedigree, but because she was definitely one of the more stellar standouts among the fifty (50) Official Candidates. She performed well up to the Q&A that people inside the Araneta Coliseum were expecting her name to be announced as one of the five (5) winners in the magic circle. But sadly, it wasn’t meant to happen at the time.

Her trainers at Aces & Queens thought that she would need at least two more years before going for a second try in the nationals. That was 2013. It is now mid-2015. And Bb. Pilipinas 2016 will start sending message alerts by the 4th Quarter. Will she be 100% ready by then? The photos in this feature were taken by my photographer-friend Jay Buen last December, 2014, so Mariel should have a relatively different aura now.

Let’s see if Aces will see her fit to trek the pageant trail once again. 😉

Sunday Senti Specials 2: Binibining Pilipinas remarkable moments

Posted by Norman on March 15, 2015
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bbplogo2015a The video below was shown during Bb. Pilipinas Gold two years ago.

Before the start of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 just hours from now, let us quickly reminisce on what BPCI (Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.) has achieved and how it plans to further its causes for the years to come.

courtesy of TheOnesBeautiful

Your blogger is preparing to leave for Araneta Coliseum by now. I am looking forward to an exciting show, together with my nephew Rafael who volunteered as my photographer.

Do catch my live blog of the finals later!

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Shine, Pinay!

#ShinePinay! 😉

Will Hannah and Pia find their silver linings in Bb. Pilipinas 2015?

Posted by Norman on March 5, 2015
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Hannah Ruth Sison and Pia Wurtzbach are the biggest risk-takers of Bb. Pilipinas 2015

Hannah Ruth Sison and Pia Wurtzbach are the biggest risk-takers of Bb. Pilipinas 2015

Binibini 28 Hannah Ruth Sison (right) with Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran

Binibini 28 Hannah Ruth Sison (right) with Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran

Courtesy of verybestquotes.com

Courtesy of verybestquotes.com

Risk is defined as “the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen“. On the flipside is security or as applied to an individual – a prudent disposition that will prevent the less strong-willed “…to attempt to extend the current limits of performance.”

Binibinis 28 Hannah Ruth Sison and 10 Pia Wurtzbach are far from being categorized in the latter. They would rather go for broke than settle with a string of future what-ifs. They are the biggest risk-takers among the Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2015.

Binibini 10 Pia Wurtzbach

Binibini 10 Pia Wurtzbach

Aside from being previous runners-up, Hannah and Pia are in the game for the 3rd and last time in their respective pageant careers. They have more to lose in this round than in the previous outings where both have already inched their way very close to the crowns.

Will they find the proverbial silver lining on March 15? I am pinning my hopes on the affirmative. My fondness for both Binibinis cannot be denied. And in the event that they do indeed capture what they’ve been looking for since 2013, I will definitely be the first to shout and jump for joy.

Regardless of the bashings and complaints, I still have my faith in them. Youth may no longer be on their side as far as the age limits of Bb. Pilipinas are concerned. But experience and proven track record as beautiful soldiers of contingency will work in their favor. 😉

Binibini Sunday Special Face-Off #3: Pia Wurtzbach VS Pia Wurtzbach VS Pia Wurtzbach

Posted by Norman on February 15, 2015
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Now here's a unique Binibini face-off for you to feast upon

bbplogo2015a Now here’s a unique Bb. Pilipinas Face-Off where you can share your thoughts about the three versions of Pia Wurtzbach in three different editions of the beauty pageant.

Just looking at the photo grid above, it’s quite easy to tell how she was a stand-out the first time that she joined last 2013, slackened a bit the following year and restored her original aura in the ongoing competition. I’m amused myself how pictures can project the ups and downs in a Binibini’s participation.

Pia was obviously peaking when she was named 1st Runner-Up during Bb. Pilipinas Gold. She was in her best elements then. But when she decided to resign from the placement to try her luck a year after, you can tell that there was something off. The pressure of getting a crown has definitely taken a toll on her overall disposition. And it didn’t help any that her fateful Q&A during finals night (where Sen. Angara asked her a question in Tagalog which somehow cornered her in giving a reply in the vernacular and losing time to translate her thoughts into English) was like a soft dagger that – while not the reason behind the loss – casted a not-so-positive spell on her final ranking among the judges’ scoresheets.

But the girl is back. And this time, the 2013 aura has been faithfully restored and ready to conquer the nationals with nerves of steel and a visibly more willful disposition.

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Another photo comparison of Pia during 2013, 2014 and now.

Will Binibini 10 be finally able to rope in a highly-anticipated crown come March 15? 😉