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Throwback Thursday: When the 2016 Binibinis checked in at Novotel 

Posted by Norman on April 27, 2017
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Shots from the lobby of Novotel Manila Araneta Center when the 2016 Binibinis checked in last year

Miss Universe 2015 in front of Novotel

It’s Throwback Thursday time, and with the clock ticking fast in the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Coronation Night countdown, I decided to make a feature about last year’s Binibinis when they checked-in at the Official Residence – Novotel Manila Araneta Center – which is so conveniently located right beside Araneta Coliseum where the Big Night will happen.

I can still remember a few fun observations last year:
– eventual runners-up Angelica Alita and Jehza Huelar were inseparable as they also roomed together at the hotel;
– Miss International 2016 Kylie Verzosa got Jennyline Malpaya – who is once more in the thick of the fight for 2017 as your #Binibini7 – as her roommate;
– Miss Globe 2016 3rd Runner-Up Nichole Manalo shared the room with Dindi Pajares who continues to compete in the current batch as your #Binibini24 and;
– Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach checked-in as well and helped in formally welcoming the ladies to Novotel. We all know by now that Queen P will be hosting the finals this year.

Anyways, I reckon that the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Official Candidates will start checking-in at Novotel tonight or early tomorrow. After all, they will all grace the formal opening of the Ice and Cream outlet at the ground floor soon!

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Throwback Thursday: The Bb. Pilipinas 2016 Talent Competition 

Posted by Norman on April 6, 2017
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This coming Saturday, all roads will lead to the Ali Mall Activity Area for the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Talent Competition

This coming Saturday, April 8, thirteen (13) Binibinis will showcase their talents in singing, dancing, speed painting, and martial arts, among others. And it will all happen right at the Ali Mall Activity Area starting at 3pm.

In the meantime, here are archived photos from last year’s Talent Competition to align this feature with the Throwback Thursday theme. If you will recall, Vina Openiano (first photo below among the performing Binibinis from 2016)

Vina Openiano who was named Miss Talent

Maria Lina Prongoso

Edgelyn Gamboa

Sarah Bona

Jennyline Malpaya

Anjellica Lopez

Angela Gene Valdez

Kristine Estoque

Priscilla Kim dela Cruz

Apriel Smith

The Best of the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 National Costumes

Posted by Norman on April 6, 2016
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Left to right: Binibinis 38 (Angelica Alita), 3 (Angela Fernando), 32. (Jennyline Malpaya), 27 (Dindi Pajares), 19 (Maria Lina Prongoso) and 14 (Paula Rich Bartolome) are the Top 6 in National Costumes (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

  

Angela Fernando in Frederick Peralta (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

  

Paula Rich Bartolome in Joel Acebuche (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 

Jennyline Carla Malpaya in Jontie Martinez (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 

Angelica Alita by Bessie Besana (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

  

Maria Lina Prongoso in Polly Lagyap/Mayor Madelaine Gazmen (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 

 

Dindi Pajares in Cherry Samuya Veric (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

 
And so, six (6) instead of five were announced as the top National Costumes of Bb. Pilipinas 2016. They are Binibini 14 Paula Rich Bartolome who wore a Filipiniana by Joel Acebuche, Binibini 38 Angelica Alita in a traje de mestiza by Bessie Besana, Binibini 3 Angela Lauren Fernando in another Filipiniana created by Frederick Peralta, Binibini 27 Dindi Pajares in a nicely-conceptualized Bagobo/Manoba garb by Cherry Veric, Binibini 19 Maria Lina Prongoso in a collaboration between Polly Lagyap & Mayor Madelaine Gazmen and Binibini 32 Jennyline Carla Malpaya in yet another Filipiniana.

So the question is: will these traditional or indigenous attires be the ones worn by the eventual Bb. Pilipinas 2016 titleholders in their international competitions? And more interestingly, will a Top 6 confirm somehow that there will indeed be six (6) titles at stake on April 17?

But which NatCos stood out the most in terms of brave and daring? It’s the Ati-atihan-inspired number of Rocky Gathercole worn by Binibini 17 Priscilla Kim dela Cruz (see photo below courtesy of Jojo Bragais).

  
Watch out for more photos soon! 🙂

Bb. Pilipinas 2016: A Heaping Bowl of Early Forecasts

Posted by Norman on February 16, 2016
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It is still too early in the competition to make predictions as to the final output of Bb. Pilipinas 2016. So for now, allow me to come up with early Top 10 favorites, supported by a variety of categories that will seek to classify the Binibinis who are taking strong stands several days after their announcements as Official Candidates.

Let me start by sharing the ten (10) contenders I am starting to really like. This list and rankings will definitely change in the course of two (2) months, by which time I will be posting my final choices.

Kylie Verzosa is on top, followed by Kim Ross delos Santos. The difference between the two is far from negligible. But from what I have seen so far, the returnee is really staging her comeback in a big way. Nichole Manalo comes at 3rd, with a surprising appearance of newbie Jehza Huelar who is starting to gather a lot of supporters. Following this quartet are Maria Gigante, Maxine Medina, Tatiana Maher, Sheena Dalo, Angelique de Leon and Paula Rich Bartolome.

These ladies belong to my early Top 10 picks for Bb. Pilipinas 2016

As for the returnees, Kylie Verzosa remains on top. She exudes such a super different aura compared to 2015. You know that she really wants to win the top crown. Nichole Manalo follows her lead. This girl has really changed, face and projection-wise. The transformation is unmissable. And then there is good ‘ole Angelique de Leon. She remains in contention. Having learned her lessons from the last time she joined, this witty lass is definitely ready to stamp her class once and for all.

Kylie Verzosa, Nichole Manalo and Angelique de Leon are my most promising returnees

For the first-timers, it is easy to put Kim Ross delos Santos as the most promising of the three. During the screening, she did not turn on the heat just yet. But I am certain she will step it up big-time in the weeks to come. Once again, Jehza Huelar of Davao makes it to the list, and deservingly so. Completing the trio is Maria Gigante of Cebu. She may not be as tall, but she clearly knows how to leave her indelible mark.

Kim Ross delos Santos, Jehza Huelar and Maria Gigante are my most promising first-timers

As for the flag bearers per camp, my choices are automatic because they are really the lead entrants of each. Kylie Verzosa banners Aces & Queens, while Nichole Manalo holds the baton for KF. Angelique de Leon is the big sister and role model of R-L’s Angels, with Jeslyn Santos – another returnee – looking at making JDV proud. Finally, there is Jennyline Carla Malpaya to bring it on for the Galatea siblings.

My flag bearers per camp are: Kylie for A&Q, Nichole for KF, Angelique for R-L, Jeslyn for JDV and Jennyline for Galatea

Finally, we go to the potential big spoilers in this group and they are many. In fact, the six in the box below are still missing the company of a few more. At any rate, I would classify Nicole Cordoves, Maria Lina Prongoso, Apriel Smith, Joanna Louise Eden, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa and Jessica Gonzales as belonging to this classification. Just to spice it up a little more, I would add the likes of Marlann Flores, Angelica Alita and Kristin Angeli Estoque as probable thunder-stealers.

So which Binibinis are on your early list, dear readers? 😉

Nicole Cordoves, Maria Lina Prongoso, Apriel Smith, Joanna Eden, Edjelyn Gamboa and Jessica Gonzales are my strongest spoilers for now

Why not another independent  candidate for Bb. Pilipinas 2016?

Posted by Norman on January 14, 2016
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She is trying out for Bb. Pilipinas 2016. On her own, for a change

 
Just to prove that I’m not limited to blogging only about the possible Bb. Pilipinas 2016 joiners who come from the different established camps (just like what I did last month for Jennyline Carla Malpaya who is likely to be fielded by Designer Jontie Martinez), I am giving space now to one lady who will submit her application for the beauty pageant simply because she wants to try her luck in the ultra-competitive search. Nothing wrong with that. It’s not like BPCI has closed its doors to wannabes with no previous national pageant experience or have no camp back-up.

Remember Anabel Christine Tia? She flew from Ozamiz City armed only with the determination to follow her dreams. She went for her first attempt last 2014 and got in. It was only during the final screening when she was warmly welcomed by KF into the fold. And she even returned last year with marked improvements. Will the young woman in this post follow that trail?

The name is Jan Louise Lopez Abejero. She is 21 years old, stands 5’7″ and is a graduate of Mass Communication from the University of Santo Tomas. As far as special interests are concerned, she loves cooking, reading books, writing, painting and even hosting. She also does regular volunteer work for charity.

Dear readers, don’t pin her down just yet. This girl might have something extra special that will convince the judges. Let’s give everyone the chance. It could be just for the experience. Or it could also be to see what fate awaits her in the screening. Can she pull through? 🙂

MWP2013: Freeze Frames

Posted by Norman on August 9, 2013
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Below are the headshots of the 26 Miss World Philippines 2013 Official Candidates. One of them will take it all the way come August 18 and become our country’s representative to Miss World 2013 in Jakarta/Bali, Indonesia.

Who are your picks, based solely on these shots? Give me 12.

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Candidates 1-9


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Candidates 10-18


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Candidates 19-26

My Preferred (not Final) Twelve are: Megan Young, Zahra Saldua, Vina Openiano, Patricia Lae Ejercitado, Janicel Lubina, Ria Rabajante, Samantha Bernardo, Pia Kamil Ochengco, Bianca Paz, Zandra Flores, Mercegrace Raquel and Omarie Linn Osuna.

At this point, Megan is still my top pick. 😉

MWP2013: the ones I fancy

Posted by Norman on August 1, 2013
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My fancied ones (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide/Jory Rivera)

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Six more of my fancied ones (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide/Jory Rivera)

Megan's practically got it all (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide/Melvin Sia)

Megan’s practically got it all (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide/Melvin Sia)

Actually, I should have titled this post “The Ones I Fancy After Megan Young” because that is how this batch is turning out to be. It’s like Megan against the 25. I know it sounds so premature but just basing it on how they presented themselves at Solaire Resort and Casino, the Aces & Queens bet is already pulling away like a thoroughbred leaving the other running horses struggling for mere 2nd place finish at best. I’m getting ahead of my objective, though.

The eleven remaining ladies in my initial shortlist are also stand-outs in their own way. Patricia Lae Ejercitado, Ria Rabajante and Zahra Saldua come closest imho, with Pia Kamil Ochengco and Nicole Marable shaping up as as this year’s possible spoilers. Ma. Paula Bianca may have re-packaged herself somewhat, but the nose knows that she might have a harder time pulling in a Top 5 spot unless someone intervenes. I like Vina Openiano enough to be cited as another fancied one. But with the way she handled her Mutya Q&A, I’m putting my reservations in check. Mercegrace Raquel is capable of doing slightly better than what she accomplished in BBP Gold, but that should be it so far. Samantha Bernardo and Jennyline Malpaya are still raw, but the potentials can be sighted. And Paula Estenzo being the tallest should mean something for Cory Quirino.

So where is Janicel Lubina in all of this? Well, she is in my Top 15 (along with Zandra Flores and Ma. Lily Salazar) if only I decided to share that much number.

My list will definitely get a shakedown still, but only from #2 to #12. 😉

P.S. Watch the video of the Press Presentation HERE.

Miss World Philippines 2013: the ladies who final-screened

Posted by Norman on July 24, 2013
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I want to show you some of the beautiful aspirants who patiently went through the Miss World Philippines 2013 Final Screening yesterday at Solaire Resort and Casino. They were game enough for all the clicking cameras and kibitzers around, aside from maintaining the sweet smile in their faces inspite of learning that an extension of the final cut was moved to Monday. I say let all the wannabes present become Official Candidates of this edition. They deserve that at the very least. 😉