
Vickie is one of KF’s flag-bearers this year


Muriel is another winnable KF bet this year

How about you, dear readers? Who are your picks from the remaining twelve presented in this blog entry?
Vickie is one of KF’s flag-bearers this year
Muriel is another winnable KF bet this year
How about you, dear readers? Who are your picks from the remaining twelve presented in this blog entry?
Hair and Make-Up consultations were also made with the assigned stylists for each Binibini and were given experimental approaches as to what facial applications best suit them. And to cap everything off, David’s Salon owner David Charlton dropped by to have group photos with the ladies and even brought them easter egg chocolates which came all the way from London.
It was fun all throughout, especially for your blogger who really took the opportunity to spend quality time talking to almost everyone. I can now safely say that this is a 99% cool batch of ladies who have the right attitude and personalities to compete for the crowns at stake. Why did I say 99%? Well, you do the math. No batch is uber perfect since there will always be an odd one out in terms of chemistry with everyone. I won’t name a name anymore since she is just one different apple in terms of character and disposition. Who knows, she might still improve her ways and turn out good in less than two weeks’ time.Allow me also to point out the quality bonding I spent with random Binibinis. I say random because I caught them by their lonesome at given moments and the initial pleasantries turned into more meaningful chats in the process. Big shoutout to #Binibini2 Arienne Calingo, #Binibini19 Rachel Peters, #Binibini20 Christa Borja, #Binibini21 Jamaica Ambal, #Binibini23 Arah Salientes, #Binibini31 Katarina Rodriguez, #Binibini32 Charmaine Elima, #Binibini33 Istie Cequeña, #Binibini37 Sammie Anne Legaspi and #Binibini39 Elizabeth Clenci. I loved practically all of them, though!
When Gillian Eliza Colcol blew the candles on her 25th birthday cake last Saturday, March 25, I have a feeling that the silent wish she uttered prior was to finally become a Binibini and become the chosen one to fill in the spot left void when Mae Lanie Chan was disqualified. Indeed, in less than two days after, her wish was granted – albeit belated. She now sports pin number 36 in the roster of Official Candidates for Bb. Pilipinas 2017.
I immediately got into chatting with Gillian after Rodgil Flores of Kagandahang Flores informed me of the good news and threw in questions that she willingly answered.
1) How does it really feel like to be the replacement Binibini – that is #Binibini36 – among all the candidates this year? Don’t you feel short-changed for coming in late in the game?
It’s an honor for me to be part of the official 40 of Binibining Pilipinas, regardless of how I got in. Yes, I came in late but I refuse to look at it as a disadvantage. This is my first pageant and I was already feeling lucky to have been part of the Top 55. And after getting eliminated last February 28, it stirred up a desire to try out again and win a title, and not just joining for the sake of experience.
Now that I am the new Binibini 36, I have been given an opportunity to finish what I’ve started. Plus, I’ve been told that people are talking about me, which I think is an advantage!
2) In just a little over a month from now, a new set of Bb. Pilipinas titleholders will be crowned. Why should you be one of them when everyone else has already gotten a lot of lead time in the competition?
I should be a Binibining Pilipinas titleholder because I know that I can represent my country well in an international pageant and I will work very hard for it! I have so much love for the Filipino people that I want to uplift their spirits, make them proud, and inspire them to pursue goodness in our society.
3. How do you plan to make the most of the remaining weeks of Bb Pilipinas?
As the new Binibini 36, I will cherish each moment and make each day count by putting my best foot forward to win the crowd, the judges and hopefully a Binibining Pilipinas title.
One can definitely feel the excitement brewing inside Gillian Eliza Colcol. She is more than ready to battle it out with the 39 other Binibinis. And mind you, she is not looking at herself as a filler, but a potential winner.
Best of luck, #Binibini36! 🙂
Presenting your new #Binibini36
Gillian Eliza Colcol
Gillian is 25 years old and will represent Antipolo City. She is a graduate of Communication Arts from La Salle College. This 5’7″ beauty is currently working as a Copywriter for a local beauty brand while doing church volunteer work as a Sunday school teacher. She is a product of the Kagandahang Flores Camp.
Binibining Pilipinas is her first major pageant and feels that being part of the 40 is really meant to be.
Welcome to the roster, Gillian! 🙂