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My Favorites among the Bb. Pilipinas National Costumes

Posted by Norman on January 22, 2021
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With today’s start of the Photo Exhibit of the Bb. Pilipinas 2020 candidates in their National Costumes and the Finals Night set for April 17, allow me to share my favorites among them. I picked this eight (8) for various reasons as briefly described below:

Paolo Ballesteros for #Binibini29 Honey Cartasano: Very inventive, larger than life and with the best cultural inspiration used for a NatCos;

Macoy Elipane for #Binibini26 Czarina Guiao and the duo of Jun-g Bayona Candelario and Brent Naranja for #Binibini21 Thea Cenarosa: Pageant-theatrical with the wow factor that would make them stand out onstage and even in a parade;

Nick Guarino with Festivali Designs and Concepts for #Binibini12 Maureen Montagne: Meticulously crafted like a complex jigsaw puzzle assembled face down with the finished product showing a highly professional artisan feel;

Jomar Peralta for #Binibini36 Vickie Marie Rushton: Dreamy and magical like a character straight out of a fairy tale coming to life;

Ken Adrienne Batino and Jevin Salaysay for #Binibini23 Gabrielle Basiano: Whimsical without going overload; the focus is balanced equally between the wearer and the elements of the kalesa;

Edwin Uy for #Binibini14 Hazel Ortiz: simple lines that are both elegant and refined like a throwback to pageant Filipinianas of yesteryears given a modern twist;

Basha Subijano for #Binibini34 Mercedes Pair: Like a celebratory cake that is baked and decorated right, this flowery creation is executed with the right amount of ambition and creativity.

#IAmBinibini #IAmFilipina

Binibini 20 and her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume

Posted by Norman on November 27, 2020
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Behold your #Binibini20 Thea Cenarosa of Pototan, Iloilo in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume by Jun-g Bayona Candelario (with backpiece by Brent Naranja):

Amakan
(Notes from the designers)

The gown is a culture-oriented inspired piece from a fused artistry of “amakan” – a Hiligaynon word which is used to dry rice in the rural area of Pototan at the same time, honoring the annual Festival of Lights or popularly known as Iwag Festival.

Pototan is considered as the rice granary of Panay. The rice cut precious stones symbolize the abundance of rice in the municipality. The fabric was cut into pieces and weaved, to create an “amakan.”

Apart from being the rice granary of the region, Iloilo is also known as the Christmas Capital of the Visayas, with its lovely Christmas lights that lit up the entire city court each December. The entire community gathers to experience and appreciate the celebration. Prosperity and festivity, Pototan, Iloilo.

Photography: Raymond Saldaña
Set: Henry Reyes HGR Events powered by Sabrosas

Miss Universe Philippines 2020 and her court through the lens of Huawei

Posted by Norman on October 26, 2020
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Miss Universe Philippines 2020 Rabiya Mateo and her four runners-up wearing either their Preliminary or Finals competition evening gown (or one of the backup gowns) and photographed using the Huawei Mobile P40 Pro + 5G with Ultra Vision Leica Penta Camera.

The details are so crisp and clear!

#MissUniversePhilippines2020 #rediscoverthequeenwithin #pldthome

Rabiya Mateo in Jun-G Candelario

Bella Ysmael in Furne One

Michele Gumabao in Jaggy Glarino

Pauline Amelinckx in Mikee Andrei

Billie Hakenson in Louis Pangilinan

Sunday Specials: The Philippines in Paul Guarnes for Mister Universal Ambassador 2017

Posted by Norman on October 1, 2017
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Paul wearing his Philippine Eagle-inspired NatCos made by Edwin Uy for the competition

Photo credit: Andy Cayna for Sash Factor

For a national male pageant titleholder, Paul Guarnes had one of the shortest and most stressful period of preparations for his international competition. Just imagine this. He won Gentlemen of the Philippines 2017 last September 9, and was given only up to September 25 to ready himself for the trip to Mister Universal Ambassador 2017 in Makassar, Indonesia. The two short weeks leading to his September 26 flight to the host city was crammed with an endless string of deadlines to meet – homecoming victory visit to his home province of Iloilo, fitting and coordinating with several fashion designers for his wardrobe, more training and coaching to fully polish his presentation skills, making himself available for Pilipinas Men’s Fashion Week, doing Charity Work with Belmeré for the wounded soldiers from the Marawi City crisis and continuing his fitness regimen at the gym. If there is one thing that needed the least of concern, it was his innate ability to fluidly articulate himself in public or interviews – be it in a plain or profound manner. That is his biggest ace, and what actually sealed his win in the national level.
Right now, Paul is in the thick of international competition, and early feedback is saying that he has easily warmed up to both the locals and the organizers who have shown fondness for his ever-smiling presence. Quoting our representative, “I was thinking of bringing everyone to the Philippines. But then I realized, no, I will bring (the) Philippines to everyone.” That is exactly what he has been proudly displaying to everyone. He is showing off our culture and naturally warm disposition.

It is still too early to make a definite forecast as to how he will eventually place in the finals. But Paul is not the type to back down from an imposing challenge. His objective remains clear, just like the guiding acronym L.I.N.A.O. (Losing is not an option) that keeps him steadfast on the right track.

I may no longer be part of Gentlemen Charities Inc (GCI), but my support for Paul and any other titleholder wearing the Philippine sash in an international pageant remains firm.

Thank you to Designers Edwin Uy, Jun-G Candelario, Adam Balasa, Rafael Louis Gonzales, Julius Pegarro Jaguio and Don Cristobal for all the the support. Thanks also to Shandy Montecarlo Lim, Jed Velasco and Hep Benitez for precious help during the preparations.

Best of luck, Mister Universal Ambassador Philippines 2017! Do the country proud! 🙂

The Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 Regional Costume Competition 

Posted by Norman on July 27, 2017
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Best in Regional Costume Crystal Alday of Camarines Sur

1st Runner-Up Alyssa Joreen Reyes of Lemery, Batangas

2nd Runner-Up Nicole Kristel Losloso of Southern Luzon

All in one frame now, the three winners of the Regional Costume Competition of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017


Last night’s Regional Costume Competition of Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 at The Plaza of Resorts World Manila showed how world-class the talent of the Filipino designers are with the thirty candidates parading in attires that could only be described as inspiring and awe-inspiring.

Designer Louis Pangilinan was the big winner as his creations won top spot and 1st Runner-Up courtesy of Crystal Rosehelly Alday of Camarines Sur and Alyssa Joreen Reyes of Lemery, Batangas respectively. 2nd Runner-Up Nicole Kristel Losloso of Southern Luzon was dressed up in a painstakingly finished output from Quezon-based Jojo Alidio.

They finished on top, but I have to doff my hat as well to the other creative geniuses who shared their talents like Edwin Uy, Leo Almodal, Sony Boy Mindo, Manny Halasan, Rian Fernandez, Jun-G Candelario, John Cliff, Cheistopher Ledesma and more.