Larah Grace Lacap was the host Binibini of sorts during her last two Bb. Pilipinas outings, being a bonafide resident of Quezon City. We saw her in both the 2017 and 2019 editions, aside from the long-forgotten stints she had as an 18 year-old pageant beginner last 2012 during Miss World Philippines and as 2nd Runner-Up of Mutya Ng Pilipinas the same year.
This girl has the beauty, height and charisma that could have made her win a title in either of her two Binibini journeys – she was Top 15 in 2017 and Top 25 last year. Something must still be missing.
But now at the age of 26, Larah could be finally doing the right decision of joining Bb. Pilipinas 2020. She has nothing to lose and everything to gain if ever she makes that one last pursuit of glory by going through the entire experience a third time. She has paid her dues. And she has more than sufficiently proven the right attitude to harness in hitting it all the way to the top.
I have a good feeling 2020 will be her winning year.
You’ve seen her compete in two editions of Bb. Pilipinas. The first one was back in 2014 and the latest last 2017 when she made it to the Top 25 cut. Since then, she focused on work first when she applied for, trained and successfully became a Flight Attendant for Air Asia – a job which she is doing up to the present.
Vanessa Saliba is now 24 years old. She is seriously considering joining one last time to see if third time could be a charm. And this Fil-Lebanese is getting herself psyched up for the possibilities. She knows that there are risks to consider, but if the dream to win a good crown is strong enough, then she will defy the odds coming her way.
When Sirene Sutton joined Bb. Pilipinas 2017 and came out of it without a title to be proud of, she was disappointed to say the least. She thought she gave it her best at the time. Months after the summer journey, she remained uncertain whether a second attempt in the nationals is worth reconsidering. Personally, though, I have always told her to give it one more shot because she has what it takes to become a big league winner.
She may have failed in her twin attempts to win a national beauty title via Miss World Philippines 2014 and Bb. Pilipinas 2017. But the tall, beautiful and dusky Ruffa Nava of Iloilo will now get the chance to represent the Philippines in an international competition, and a reputable search for international models at that. She will banner the country’s participation in this year’s edition of 
Along with tall and good-looking Joshua Kristopher de Leon (right photo), the pair will be going to Lisbon, armed with the determination to win the country’s first-ever victory in the competition which has remained elusive so far. And by the looks of it, the owner of the search seems impressed. I chatted with Carlos Ventura Martins. He is both pleased and excited with our promising pair.
Since today will be the Press Presentation of Bb. Pilipinas 2018, I thought it would be fitting to make a Wayback Wednesday entry of the 2017 event held March 22, 2017. The video clip above showed all of last year’s Binibinis in identical Jeffrey Rogador two-piece swimsuits during the opening number.
Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 and Miss Intercontinental 2017 1st Runner-Up Katarina Rodriguez is back in the Philippines. And boy, did she really enjoy the extended stay in Egypt. The time allowed her to process all the events leading to the finals night of her pageant. Yes, she gained weight. But she can lose the same in time for the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Finals on March 18 for sure.
With the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Talent Competition scheduled to take place at the Farmers Plaza Activity Area this coming Saturday – February 10 – I thought it would be appropriate to take a look-back at last year’s version where the more memorable presentations were placed in a video grid above. Included are the opera number of Mariel de Leon, the ballet performance of Arienne Calingo, the Taekwondo exhibition of Ma. Camille Manalo, the interpretative dance of Gillian Colcol and the bass guitar skills of Elizabeth Clenci.
At around 3am of January 25 (Manila time), the finals of 
It won’t be long till the finals of Miss Intercontinental 2018 in Hurghada, Egypt. Crowning night will be on the evening of January 24 (January 25 in Manila). Will our very own Katarina Rodriguez be the first Filipina to win the crown? 
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