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Three Binibining Pilipinas 2022 queens primed to compete in international pageants

Posted by Norman on September 19, 2022
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Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) held an exclusive send-off program for its three reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens at the Monet Ballroom 3 of Novotel Manila Araneta City on Monday, September 19.

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Gabrielle Camille Basiano, Binibining Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez, and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Roberta Tamondong were feted with this celebration as they are just weeks before their flight to their respective international pageants.

The gathering brought together friends, family, and pageant media in a show of support for our country’s latest representatives. During the send-off, the queens thanked their fans and supporters, and asked for continued support as they try to bring honor to the country internationally.

Basiano, Eastern Samar’s pride, will be the first to compete at the Miss Intercontinental beauty pageant in Sharm El Sheik in Egypt on October 14 (October 15 in Manila). She aims to follow the footsteps of reigning Miss Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Obenita through a back-to-back win for the country.

Fernandez, the Tacloban beauty, follows suit as she will compete at The Miss Globe pageant in Tirana, Albania on October 15 (October 16 in Manila). She also aims for a back-to-back win for the country after Maureen Montagne clinched the Miss Globe title in 2021.

Hailing from Laguna, Tamondong will vie for the Miss Grand International crown on October 25 in Bali, Indonesia. She aims to bring home the very first MGI crown for the Philippines.

The send-off program was also attended by Binibining Pilipinas International Nicole Borromeo, Binibining Pilipinas 1st runner-up Herlene Budol and Binibining Pilipinas 2nd runner-up Stacey Gabriel who expressed their message of support to their queen sisters. A message from BPCI Chairperson Stella Araneta also relayed to the queens during the program.

Ready for the Globe, Chelsea Fernandez is

Posted by Norman on September 18, 2022
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We have all gone past the color of joy. This is your Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 Chelsea Fernandez channeling the waves of pageantry that will signal a back-to-back achievement in Europe for The MISS GLOBE Beauty Pageant.

Photographer: Jai Murcillo
Assistant Lighting Director: Arvie De Guzman
Stylist: Enj Puno
Designer: John Steven Bernardo
Earrings: Ornate Manila
Make-Up Artist: Drew Galleguez
Hair Stylist: Eric Oñate
Story & Creative Direction: Ken Filarca
Executive Producer: ProMedia
Paul Reyes I Jam Aquino

#binibiningpilipinasglobe2022
#Chels3a #chelSEAtheGlobe
#queenlove #kf #promediaph

The Triple Send-off by Binibining Pilipinas

Posted by Norman on September 16, 2022
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Binibining Pilipinas represent! 💖

We can’t believe our newly crowned #BBPQueens2022 will already be competing this October! Don’t miss the official Send Off party this Monday, September 19 at 3 PM, LIVE on the pageant’s Facebook page.

Support your Queens who will be competing internationally this October. 👑

Miss Intercontinental 2022, Gabrielle Basiano – October 14
The MISS GLOBE 2022, Chelsea Fernandez – October 15
Miss Grand International, Roberta Tamondong – October 25

📸: Raymond Saldaña

#BbPilipinas2022 #BBPQueens2022
#IAMBinibini #BBPSendOff2022

Bb Pilipinas 2022 queens join Grandparents’ Day in Araneta City

Posted by Norman on September 13, 2022
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The reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens took part in fun-filled activities with elders and mall goers at Araneta City for the Grandparents’ Day celebration on September 11.

Binibining Pilipinas International Nicole Borromeo, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Gabrielle Basiano, and Binibining Pilipinas 2nd runner-up Stacey Gabriel graced the arts and plants workshops at Gateway Mall. They joined April Arceo, founder of the Cactus and Succulent Enthusiasts Society, in a basic home gardening and plant care workshop where she gave tips and secrets on how to nurture indoor plants. According to Arceo, just like grandparents, plants are also in need of warmth, attention, and constant communication.

The queens also watched as Grandier Gil Bella, President of the Philippine Pastel Artists, gave a basic sketching workshop that inspired the audience to pursue their passion for art. Borromeo, who’s also into artworks, showcased her quick sketching skills by drawing a childhood memory when her grandparents took her in an orchard. In the sessions, Bella and Borromeo reminded the audience that it’s never too late to start doing art.

Meanwhile, Binibining Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Roberta Tamondong participated in fun sessions at Ali Mall. The queens joined the grandparents in a groovy ballroom workshop, and gamely posed in front of talented artists who made quick and striking caricature sketches.

Tamondong, who started learning dance at a young age, and Fernandez, who grew up with her grandparents, expressed having a wonderful time with the elders during the event.

The reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens took this time as a quick day off from their hectic schedules. They are busy visiting charity institutions and civic partners, and are preparing for their upcoming international pageants.

BPCI, Bb. Pilipinas queens spent time with soldiers during hospital visit

Posted by Norman on September 9, 2022
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As part of its mission of being active in nation-building, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI) revived its partnership with the Makati Medical Center (MMC) Foundation and brought joy to soldiers at the AFP Medical Center – V. Luna General Hospital.

On September 1, BPCI and MMC Foundation spent time with around 150 soldiers as they celebrated the hospital’s 85th anniversary. Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 Gabrielle Basiano, Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 Chelsea Fernandez, Binibinibing Pilipinas 2022 2nd Runner Up Stacey Gabriel, and BPCI officials joined the soldiers in a talent show organized for the celebration.

The Binibini queens delivered inspirational speeches to uplift the spirit of the soldiers. They also expressed gratitude for the soldiers’ service to the country by distributing giftpacks with products from Ever Bilena, Blackwater, and Casino Ethyl Alcohol. The ladies also joined the soldiers as they enjoyed the meals provided by Pizza Hut and JAG Jeans.

“With the ease of the health protocol restrictions, we will be continuing our plans in visiting and providing mission works and workshops to our soldiers,” said BPCI head Gines Enriquez.

It has been a tradition of BPCI to assist MMC Foundation in offering relief assistance and inspiration to wounded soldiers at the AFP Medical Center through the Binibini candidates and queens.

“Kami sa Makati Medical Foundation, ang turing po namin sa inyo ay you are part of our family. Know that you have a family in Makati Medical Center Foundation, and in our partners in Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated. I would like to express my gratitude to the Binibining Pilipinas queens, that despite of their busy schedule preparing for their competitions, they made time to spend the afternoon with our heroes,” said Marge Macasaet-Barro, MMC Foundation executive director.

Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Queens on CNN Philippines

Posted by Norman on August 3, 2022
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In what is considered to be one of their first live interviews on national television as the new titleholders, do watch our four queens with news anchor (and also one of the judges) Rico Hizon of CNN Philippines:

Binibining Pilipinas 2022: Official Photos

Posted by Norman on August 1, 2022
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BBP International Nicole Borromeo

BBP Intercontinental Gabrielle Basiano

BBP Globe Chelsea Fernandez

BBP Grand International Roberta Tamondong

1st Runner Up Nicole Budol

2nd Runner Up Stacey Gabriel

Below is one of their post-coronation interviews:

Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Winners

Posted by Norman on August 1, 2022
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Congratulations to all the winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2022:

Binibining Pilipinas International 2022: Nicole Borromeo

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022: Gabrielle Basiano

Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022: Chelsea Fernandez

Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022: Roberta Tamondong

1st Runner Up Herlene Nicole Budol
2nd Runner Up Stacey Gabriel

#BbPilipinas2022

Binibining Pilipinas 2022: Ready to Rumble

Posted by Norman on July 29, 2022
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My Top 12 Choices


A beautiful rumble, Binibining Pilipinas 2022 is. In what is the return of our favorite national pageant to the new normal, the forty (40) Binibinis vying for the four crowns at stake represent a majority of the best that the World-Class Filipinas can offer to international pageantry.

In assembling a Top 12, your blogger reviewed everything several times before coming up with a ranked list. It wasn’t easy at all. Just when you thought a proper grid is in place, certain new elements (including the Primer) contribute to the constant shuffle. Care was given not to overthink the process because the danger of overlooking the big picture in favor of a small detail is always imminent.

Binibini 17 Chelsea Fernandez
Binibini 23 Nicole Borromeo
Binibini 40 Roberta Tamondong
Binibini 28 Gabrielle Basiano
Binibini 5 Karen Laurrie Mendoza
Binibini 31 Yllana Marie Aduana
Binibini 25 Annalena Valencia Lakrini
Binibini 1 Stacey Daniella Gabriel
Binibini 35 Diana Mackey
Binibini 8 Nicole Budol
Binibini 7 Graciella Lehmann
Binibini 34 Christine Opiaza

The five highest in this prediction constitute a major rumble. Any four (4) among them can easily make up a combo of titleholders. You can mix and match and still come up with a strong set of winners. But for the purpose of this forecast, let us stick to the four ladies who are likely to be the highest finishers, in my opinion:

Left to right: Nicole Borromeo, Chelsea Fernandez, Roberta Tamondong, Karen Laurrie Mendoza

Binibini 23 Nicole Borromeo
Binibini 17 Chelsea Fernandez
Binibini 40 Roberta Tamondong
Binibini 5 Karen Laurrie Mendoza

Their title assignments can be easily interchangeable. All four can do Miss International, Intercontinental and Globe. As for Miss Grand International, though, Fernandez and Tamondong can play toss-up. I wanted so much to put Gabrielle Basiano in the quartet, but I just feel like she will do a Hannah Ruth Sison.

Left to right: Yllana Aduana, Gabrielle Basiano, Graciella Lehmann and Stacey Gabriel

Since the Philippines currently reigns supreme in both Intercontinental and Globe, the best approach in achieving a back-to-back win is by sending outstanding delegates. It is here where the Level 2 quartet can enter the picture. Gabrielle Basiano and Yllana Aduana can slip into victory if the higher-ranked Binibinis fail to measure up in the final tally. Even Graciella Lehmann and Stacey Gabriel can muddle things up, in my opinion.

Now who doesn’t love a spoiler? In this batch, I can feel that three (3) Binibinis can dampen an already ironed-out finish for the top favorites. And I sure would not mind seeing one of them making a spectacular finish.

Left to right: Nicole Budol, Christine Opiaza and Annalena Valencia Lakrini

Opiaza or Lakrini can nose out one or two of the predicted winners if the break favors them. The former is like a quintessential Filipino beauty – exotic and sexy, while the latter is a statuesque Fil-German stunner who can make heads turn instantly.

But more than the two, it is Nicole Budol who just might spring a big surprise on Sunday night. Pageant fans are divided on whether she is in it to win a crown or just a Top 12 spot. And if BPCI can face the music of a different normal, then this Angono representative could very well be the brave new benchmark of Binibining Pilipinas.

My Fearful Ranking:
I might be throwing caution to the wind with one or two assignments here, but that is the essence of what I do.

My Final Rankings

Binibining Pilipinas International
Chelsea Fernandez

Binibining Pilipinas Grand International
Roberta Tamondong

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental
Nicole Borromeo

Binibining Pilipinas Globe
Karen Laurrie Mendoza

1st RU Gabrielle Basiano
2nd RU Yllana Marie Aduana

Dear readers, this is how I see the final results happening Sunday night.

I wish all the forty (40) Binibinis the best. And may the destined winners bring us more pride and honor in the international stage of pageantry.