In the words of Jearson Demavivas:
Resham’s B’laan Inspired National Costume for Miss Supranational 2019.“It is my pride that I am once again bringing into the International stage, and that is the B’laan tribe of Koronadal City and of the neighboring municipalities.
In this ensemble, we have tweaked the traditional B’laan attire into a modern one through the incorporation of suit pants made of B’laan cloth and other glittery embellishments.
Notable is the addition of a weaved cloth attached to the headdress which is almost a century-old that was made by no less than a National Artist B’laan weaver.Thanks to the City of Koronadal for helping us make this costume a reality. Truly a Philippine pride.
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stylist : @heyjecho
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Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea leads the launching of the Philippine Quincentennial Commemorations at the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) in Ermita, Manila on December 21, 2018.
In order to strengthen the Filipino people’s love of country and national unity, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed the Executive Order (EO) No. 55, s. of 2018, on May 08, 2018, indicating the constitution of a “steering committee for the commemoration of the quincentennial of the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines, the victory of Lapu-Lapu in the Battle of Mactan, and other historic events that happened from 1519 to 1522”.
With this, the National Quincentennial Committee (NQC) was created to prepare the comprehensive plan for today’s launching. Among the highlights of the program include the unveiling of the commemorative logo and the exhibition of the national costume worn by newly crowned Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.
The NQC expressed its interest in the beauty queen’s national costume as it features motifs that signify the country’s long history, including 16th century tattoos adorned by Visayan warriors.
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CREDITS:
Pintados bodysuit & tboli accessories : Jearson Demavivas
Parol: Eric B. Quiwa
Brass: Mak Tumang
Shoes: Jojo Bragais
Styling: Andrea Justine Aliman
Vision: Carlos Buendia Jr
Congratulations to the team and for the PHILIPPINES ✨
#PHILIPPINES #NationalCostume #CatrionaGray #MissUniverse2018
When you show up for the all-important Miss Universe 2018 Preliminary Closed Door Interview proudly wearing an attire that depicts the shining heritage of your country in a fashionable way.
That’s our #kittycat Catriona Gray in a Filipiniana top made by Jearson Demavivas, paired with an Ifugao skirt and pearl earrings by Jewelmer.
I doff my hat to you, Catriona Elisa!
Styling by Andrea Justine Aliman
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#MissUniverse2018
By the way, if you still haven’t watched the “Mindanao” video behind our Queen Cat’s National Costume “Celebrate”, please click below.
Now that the National Costume Competition is over and done with, we can all look forward to the Miss Universe 2018 Preliminaries this coming Thursday night at the Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani.
#BuongPilipinas, let us keep on rallying behind our #kittycat Queen Catriona Gray as she continues to make us proud in the most important pre-pageant event of the entire competition – accounting for the swimsuit and evening gown scores that will determine the Top 20 on the Finals (with the separate closed-door interviews and the MUO deliberation held privately).
I just learned that three of the several judges are Miss Universe 1992 Michelle McLean, Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova and Filipino-American Designer Monique Lhuillier.
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Catriona in Jearson Demavivas the morning after the National Costume Competition
In the meantime, below is the Visayas video of Cat’s National Costume.

The sketches by Jearson Demavivas


The actual NatCos – front and back
I was told that the lantern should have been lighted onstage, but was prevailed upon by the safety and security people of the venue from proceedings with that part.
The reactions are mixed. Half of the fans liked it. Half of the fans are underwhelmed. I am slightly higher than middle because I know the hardwork and sleepless nights that went into it. I still believe that the team should get an A for effort with the finished ensemble.
Only clues are available for now. But hey, the wait won’t be that long anymore because in just a matter of weeks, you will get to see the “Buong Pilipinas” National Costume of Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray for Miss Universe 2018 as executed by Designer Jearson Demavivas.
So how will you interpret the #BuongPilipinas hashtag, dear readers?

Jearson, Mak and Jojo
You already know that Jearson Demavivas will execute her National Costume.
By now, you may have already been informed that Mak Tumang will do her Competition Evening Gown/s.
Soon, you will find out who her trainers are for Miss Universe 2018.
Watch out for it on the vlog channel of Jojo Bragais at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1lzx7kBQU_oPONobheVXQ
And don’t forget the hashtag we need to make viral: #LavaWalk – that is the name of Queen Cat’s walk for #MU2018!

Photo credit: Andy Cayna
Watch the news feature of my colleague Jeff Fernando on UKG about Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray.
The Top 10 Bb. Pilipinas 2018 National Costumes are:
#Binibini20 Catriona Gray in Jearson Demavivas
#Binibini11 Aya Abesamis in Chico Estiva
#Binibini4 Ana Patricia Asturias in Dave Ocampo
#Binibini18 Rosantonette Mendoza in Rau Uson-Ablaza
#Binibini Michele Theresa Imperial Gumabao in Nat Manilag
#Binibini29 Samantha Avestruz in Nick Guarino
#Binibini30 Sarah Margarette Joson in Jay-r Gamboa Flores
#Binibini31 Jehza Huelar in Neil Patrick Jimlani
#Binibini33 Stephanie Joy G. Abellanida in Archie Castillo
#Binibini35 Sandra Lemonon in Edwin Uy
Here are their individual photos.
When Miss Philippines Elizabeth Clenci stepped out onstage during the National Costume Competition of Miss Grand International 2017, everyone was in awe. Her traditional garb may not have the shock factor of what the likes of Miss Indonesia Dea Rizkita wore with the sim city-like structures protruding like a temple country on the train, but it maintained the stylish appeal that our bet has bet has been bringing in multiple doses ever since she landed in Vietnam.
Let us allow Designer Jearson Demavivas to explain the inspiration for his creation:
“Detail madness!!!🇵🇭❤️👑
Lies at the heart of South Central Mindanao is a thriving community of Philippine’s renowned cultural tribe called the T’boli.With the tribe’s rich culture and art, they also became popular with its creations such as jewelries and fabrics made out of indigenous materials.
This dress was inspired by the massive creativity of the T’boli tribe. This is a representation of a modern T’boli princess in haute couture and their uniquely designed guitar called ‘hegulung’. Philippine’s T’boli takes pride on its T’nalak fabric which designs are spawned from the dreams of the weavers. This has brought out the name of its province, South Cotabato, as Land of the Dreamweavers.
The design of this national costume represents the cultural structure of the T’boli tribe along with the colors and intricate beadworks, which speaks of their careful yet impressive art.
Thank you @mselizabethclenci to showcase this rich culture of Filipino in the International stage👏🏻🇵🇭❤️👑 you nailed it!!!
#shewearingJearsond #Philippines #missgrandinternational #nationalcostume #tnalak #southcotabato