The Binibinis during their 'Salute' of an opening number
After watching the opening number of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 last night, I searched online on the music used.
Found it. The all-girl quartet ‘Little Mix’ is responsible for the song “Salute” (watch the original music video below) which was remixed to suit the choreography of the ladies with a most apt theme for all thirty-four (34) Binibinis who dedicated the past two months of their lives to this year’s nationals.
I personally salute each and everyone of you for sharing a big part of yourselves and proving to all that, indeed, the Filipina beauty is and will always be a force to reckon with.
Let's match two of the lesser-known Binibinis this year - Roxiele Guieb and Danita Ruazol (Photo credit: Jhosh Rodriguez)
This is a good face-off, if you ask me. Not only does it familiarize you with two of this year’s Binibinis who are not getting enough exposure (due to the long string of hypes about the favorites of many), it also gives me the chance to usher your mind into the presence of these ladies who just might be the come-from-behind performers capable of pulling the rug from right under the leaders’ pretty feet.
Binibini 7 Enrica Roxiele Guieb from Pampanga and Binibini 32 Danita Joan Ruazol from Laguna are the type of beauty contestants who will leave a lasting impression during their stand-alone moments onstage. And both contenders were able to prove that during last Tuesday’s Press Presentation.
Who projects better in your eyes? 7 or 32? (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)
If Rox is said to give out that Miriam Quiambao vibe, Danita has somehow taken into the style of her kababayan Ara Arida. And all in a good way.
The question is, who is doing their move-alikes more favor? I have observed them closely from a good distance. In my eyes, I can truly see the potentials of Binibini 7 as having that extra oomph and panache that still remains untapped in Binibini 32. While the latter exudes a floating charm like cherry blossom falling off the tree during spring, the former approaches her turns with samurai precision. I hope you got my (Japanese-inspired) visions of the two.
Ina (left) is the pageant expert, while Danita is a relative newbie (Photo credit: Melvin Sia)
Time for a final double take to complete all the Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2015. Here are the last two ladies with their vids still to be shared. They are from Kagandahang Flores – the first one is a crossover from two other pageants, while the second is a first-timer in the nationals. Meet Ina and Danita.
Binibini 27 Ina Dominica Guerrero
Been there. Done that. Binibini 27 Ina Dominica Guerrero has made the rounds of Miss Philippines Earth and Miss World Philippines. And she has gone full circle with her current candidacy in Bb. Pilipinas 2015.
What she wants to happen here is to get the best pageant fulfillment and hopefully snatch a good placement, if not a title or runner-up honor.
Ina is aware of the difficulty. But she also knows that there is no better time than to do the biggest national pageant than now.
Following is her Truth and Dare video.
courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas (Official)
Danita Ruazol during her swimsuit photoshoot for Bb. Pilipinas 2015
Binibini 32 Danita Joan Ruazol
This is one of the few girls we know very little of – a veritable come-from-behind Official Candidate. A native of Cavinti in Laguna, Binibini 32 Danita Joan Ruazol has this short info on her Facebook fan page about pageant exposures prior: “She is actually a newbie, her first ever is Binibining Pinagsangahan 2014, which she represents her native origin, Cavinti and won 2nd runner up. Her first out of her beloved province beauty contest is Miss Casino Filipino Hyatt 2014 where she is one of the top 3 winners and represented the branch in Miss Casino Filipino (Philippines) grand finals. Her latest is Binibining Laguna 2014, with a semi finalist finish. With no modelling experience and little background about pageant, this girl is truly amazing for making it to the official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2015, and we know she’s a girl to watch for! No one can tell but this lady might pull a surprise.”
Indeed, surprises can be in store for one or two of the ladies next month. Will Danita be the lucky recipient of that pageant blessing? š
One more interesting part of the Bb. Pilipinas every year is the assigning of numbers to the Official Candidates. Some people say that there is significance behind the particular digit/s that a contender receives, such as #1 is vital because she will lead the rest in most appearances or the last digits represent someone who is just as important as #1 because she tail-ends the batch and should encourage a resounding applause after she presents herself. Personally, I always follow the practice that the middle numbers are the tallest, with the first and last as the shortest. Whatever. Watch the vid below and see their individual pins. š
courtesy of wazzup.ph
In summary, now:
1 – Samantha Barbara Balbin
2 – Jenny Feliz Gonzales
3 – Ria Rabajante
4 – Renee Soraya Hassani
5 – Christine Balaguer
6 – Toni Alyessa Hipolito
7 – Enrica Roxiele Guieb
8 – Kimverlyn Suiza
9 – Kimberle Mae Penchon
10 – Pia Wurtzbach
11 – Janicel Lubina
12 – Kylie Fausto Verzosa
13 – Mae Liezel Ramos
14 – Princess Joy Camu
15 – Paula Rich Bartolome
16 – Marvi Ann de Lima
17 – Brenna Cassandra Gamboa
18 – Crissa Mae Mendiola
19 – Christi Lynn McGarry
20 – Tanya Angelica Nicole Hyde
21 – Alaiza Flor Malinao
22 – Anja-Vanessa Peter
23 – Justine Beatrice Felizarta
24 – Ann Lorraine Colis
25 – Rogelie Catacutan
26 – Anabel Christine Tia
27 – Ina Dominica Guerrero
28 – Hannah Ruth Sison
29 – Nancy Lee Leonard
30 – Patricia Lae Ejercitado
31 – Mia Allyson Hernandez Howell
32 – Danita Joan Ruazol
33 – Namrata Neesha Murjani
34 – Teresita Sen Marquez
The 34 Official Candidates with Madame Stella Marquez de Araneta (center) and four of the reigning titleholders.
R-L Angels went Two for Two
By now, I can already confidently identify the camp affiliations of all the ladies and one of them is an independent. The Bb. Pilipinas 2015 statistics for three (3) groups are now in place. Simply put, Aces & Queens garnered a total of fifteen (15) successful qualifiers in the roster, Kagandahang Flores was able to enter sixteen (16) contenders and R-L Angels chipped in two (2) entries. Since thirty-four (34) Official Candidates were selected, the last remaining girl is courtesy of Designer Jontie Martinez.
From Aces & Queens:Pia Wurtzbach, Kylie Verzosa, Teresita Sen Marquez, Kimverlyn Suiza, Namrata Neesha Murjani, Christi Lynn McGarry, Justine Felizarta, Brenna Cassandra Gamboa, Alaiza Flor Malinao, Ann Lorraine Colis, Marvi Ann de Lima, Enrica Roxiele Guieb, Paula Rich Bartolome, Christine Balaguer and Crissa Mae Mendiola.
Samantha Balbin is an Independent fielded by Jontie Martinez
From Kagandahang Flores:Hannah Ruth Sison, Janicel Lubina, Mae Liezel Ramos, Rogelie Catacutan, Patricia Lae Ejercitado, Toni Alyessa Hipolito, Anja-Vanessa Peter, Kimberle Mae Penchon, Princess Joy Camu, Tanya Angelica Nicole Hyde, Jenny Feliz Gonzales, Ina Dominica Guerrero, Annabel Christine Tia, Nancy Lee Leonard, Danita Joan Ruazol and Mia Alysson Hernandez Howell.
From R-L Angels:Ria Rabajante and Renee Soraya Hassani
From Designer Jontie Martinez or classified as Independent:Samantha Barbara Balbin
Congratulations to all camps! May the best Binibinis win! š
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After watching the opening number of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 last night, I searched online on the music used. 
