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The Miss Kuyamis 2021 Coronation Event

Posted by Norman on January 7, 2021
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The Live Coronation Event of Miss Kuyamis 2021 went without a hitch as the organizers were able to stage a Finals which – even if a far cry from the all-out grand staging of the past four editions – was still successfully completed to the delight of everyone who followed the competition.

Congratulations to Dannah Joy R. Tempra of Jasaan for winning the title. She will now get the chance to represent the province in a national pageant to be announced soon.

Her court includes:
1st Runner-Up Katheryn Tan Guipetacio of Sugbongcogon
2nd Runner-Up Princess Nicole Segundo of Naawan
3rd Runner-Up Angeliza Navajo of Claveria
4th Runner-Up Alyssa Marie Cordova of Gitagum

The judges- Karan Singhdole, Angelee delos Reyes, Leren Mae Bautista, Manny Halasan and Carlo Pasion

I was actually invited by the LGU to be one of the judges this year. But due to personal travel restrictions I had to follow due to my senior mom who stays with me, I had to pass up on the chance and instead, asked my friend – Designer Manny Halasan – to take over. After all, he is my namesake. (I am Norman, he is Normannie)

Kudos to the entire Province of Misamis Oriental, Governor Bambi Emano and the ExploreMisOr Tourism Office!

#MissKuyamis2021 #8thKuyamisFestival #ExploreMisOr

Pageantry Norms Season 3 Episode 2

Posted by Norman on December 6, 2020
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Pleased to share with you Episode 2 of Pageantry Norms Season 3 – “Dressing Up The Binibinis” – where my guests included Bb. Pilipinas National Costume Designers Edwin Uy, Rian Fernandez, Dee Jay Abustan and Manny Halasan.

Do watch now.

Binibini 8 and her National Costume for Bb. Pilipinas 2020

Posted by Norman on November 12, 2020
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Behold your #Binibini8 Meiji Cruz of Valenzuela in her Bb. Pilipinas National Costume created by Manny Halasan:

The National costume is inspired by #Lakapati, Goddess of agriculture and fertility.

Lakapati literally means “giver of food” and prosperity. She promotes abundance in the field and crops and she protects farm animals from disease. She is a symbol of harvest, thanksgiving, and protection.

The wings design is inspired by the dragon fly which means new beginning.

The gown is made of French lace with brass metal works pearls rhinestones and Swarovski crystals.

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

Roxie Baeyens for Fair Magazine

Posted by Norman on July 20, 2020
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A Vision of Beauty

The long wait is over and Fair Magazine is finally out featuring the newly-crowned Miss Philippines-Earth 2020 Roxie Baeyens. Urban gardening is what she advocates that made her outstanding among the rest. Find out more about her including her beauty secrets that make her look regal.

http://www.fairbeauty.ph

Cover story | Flor Leano
Photography | Edward Keeler @redkeeler
Stylist | Patrick Henry @styledbypatrickhenry
Make Up | Grynne Bejarin @grynneandmakeupartistry
Hair | Jan Jonas Lucas @jonaxlucas
Set Design | Macky combe @mackycombe
Designer | Manny Halasan @manny.halasan
Accesories | Christopher E Munar @christophermunar
Video | Darwin dela rosa @ddrhd
Executive assistant | Arvin Maglalang

Special thanks to Lovely Lavarias and Lucas House of Plants

Sneak Peek: The Bb. Pilipinas 2020 Virtual Santacruzan

Posted by Norman on May 28, 2020
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Binibini15 Cindy Obeñita in Gil Macaibay III. Makeup by Aico Aljas

A virtual Santacruzan it will be for Bb. Pilipinas 2020. Because of the pandemic crisis, the Binibinis will have to be dolled up off-site and presented as sagalas online. It takes some getting used to, but this is already a sneak peek into the new normal – the BPCI way.

Below are three more ladies to feast your eyes on.

Binibini8 Meiji Cruz in crown, gown and accessories by Manny Halasan. Makeup by Drew Galleguez

Binibini10 Shaira Rona in Ray Bien Maglonzo. Makeup by Kiev Torres. Crown by Omar Sali

Binibini32 Danica Acuna in gown and crown by Carla Sabog Madrigal. Makeup by Lenard Vasquez

Binibini 23 Gabrielle Basiano in custom-made MY FREN by Ken Batino and makeup by Eugene Tiongson

Catriona Gray and the new Mouawad Miss Universe crown

Posted by Norman on December 6, 2019
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Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray got first dibs in actually holding the new crown made by Mouawad. But very soon, one of the 90 candidates around her will be the first to wear it as the new titleholder.

By the way, Catriona wore a Manny Halasan gown during the unveiling of the crown.

In the meantime, here are newly-posted photos of Queen Cat taken by Fadil Berisha.

#catrionagray #missuniverse2019 #missuniverse2018

The new Miss World Philippines crown

Posted by Norman on August 31, 2017
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Manny Halasan made the new Miss World Philippines crown

During the unveiling

During the just concluded Miss World Philippines 2017 Charity and Gala Night, the new crown has been finally shown to the attending guests with Miss World 2013 Megan Young along with Hillarie Parungao, Valerie Weigmann, Queenie Rehman, Arnold Vegafria and Bessie Besana.

According to its creator – Designer Manny Halasan – “it is made of pure silver coated with white gold. The stones are signity, blue sapphires and real pearls.” It was also designed in collaboration with Megan Young herself.

I’m definitely liking this new one. Your thoughts, dear readers?

Some of the candidates during the Charity and Gala Night

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.

Giving credit to the Bb. Pilipinas 2017 National Costume Designers Part 4

Posted by Norman on April 5, 2017
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I know that the hardworking Designers who created the fabulous National Costumes for the Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2017 toiled on their respective works so it is but fitting that we give credit to each one of them.

Let’s continue with Binibinis 31-40 dressed up by Francis Libiran, Pablo Mendez III, Julius Ornum, Nat Manilag, Arnu Camay, Manny Halasan, Marco&Oyama, Dave Ocampo, Benj Leguiab IV and Rian Fernandez as officially photographed by Raymond Saldaña below.

Katarina Rodriguez in Francis Libiran

Charmaine Elima in Pablo Mendez III

Kristie Rose Cequeña in Julius Ornum

Gabriela Ortega in Nat Manilag

Thoreen Halvorsen in Arnu Camay

Gillian Eliza Colcol in Manny Halasan

Sammie Anne Legaspi in Marco&Oyama Filipiniana

Ana Patricia Asturias in Dave Ocampo

Elizabeth Clenci in Benj Leguiab IV

Kristel Guelos in Rian Fernandez

Miss Asia-Pacific International 2016 | The Press Presentation 

Posted by Norman on November 17, 2016
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The 40 Official Candidates of MAPI2016

Darling of the Press winner Miss Yangon with Jacq Tan-Sainz

Earlier in the day at the Casino Filipino Pavilion in UN Avenue, the forty (40) Official Candidates of Miss Asia-Pacific International 2016 were introduced to members of the Press in an event that paved the way for the early favorites in the competition.

Mutya ng Pilipinas/MAPI President Jacqueline Tan-Sainz also took the opportunity to unveil the new Miss Asia-Pacific crown (made by Manny Halasan) to the amusement of everyone who attended. Voting was also done for the Press Favorites with Miss Yangon Nay Chi Lin coming out on top, Natalie Carriereof Canada placing 2nd and Achol Arow of South Sudan rounding up the Top 3.

The ladies in their individual swimsuit turns

Top 3 for Press Favorites – South Sudan, Yangon and Canada

Tonight, the National Costume Competition will get underway before the Talent Competition tomorrow night. By Saturday, all of them will fly to Puerto Princesa, Palawan and stay at Sheridan Resort and Spa until the finals night on November 23.

The running favorites so far are host delegate Ganiel Krishnan, Tatiana Tsimfer of Russia, Maria Platanova of Siberia, Mondy Laigle of New Caledonia, Madeleine Stock of Australia, Shiva Srishti Vyakaranam of India, Nan Hlaing Hlaing Moe of Myanmar, Soyeon Kim of Korea, Felicia George of Cook Islands and Achol Arow of South Sudan.

Six of the early picks are (top row left to right): Philippines, Russia and New Caledonia; (bottom row, left to right): Siberia, India and Korea

Jacqueline Tan-Sainz unveiled the new Miss Asia-Pacific International crown

The ladies will definitely enjoy their stay in Puerto Princesa. It may be just for one brief week, but the beautiful atmosphere at Sheridan Resort and Spa will definitely motivate them to step up their games even more.

Good luck to all the candidates! 🙂