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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

The #IAMBINIBINI Introduction Videos Part 1

Posted by Norman on August 12, 2020
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Below are the #IAMBINIBINI introduction videos of the first half of the Bb. Pilipinas 2020 candidates. You will notice that there are still missing (or skipped) Binibinis. I am simply relying on what the organizers are uploading in their YouTube channel. Hence, the efforts of 5, 7, 11, 16 and 20 are still not here.

#Binibini1 Samantha Panlilio

#Binibini2 Rowena Sasuluya

#Binibini3 Lois Anne Badando

#Binibini4 Patrizia Garcia

#Binibini6 Princess Guanzon

#Binibini8 Meiji Cruz

#Binibini9 Patricia Babista

#Binibini10 Shaira Rona

#Binibini12 Vianca Marcelo

#Binibini13 Samantha Bernardo

#Binibini14 Hazel Ortiz

#Binibini15 Cindy Obeñita

#Binibini17 Justine Felizarta

#Binibini18 Karen Laurrie Mendoza

#Binibini19 Kimberly Tiquestiques

The Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2020 for Bragais Shoes (Part 1)

Posted by Norman on July 2, 2020
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Make way for these wise queens as they shop ‘til they drop wearing BRAGAIS™️ Cristy & Darylle.

Then feel the power of our modern Filipina queens as they stood their ground confidently and independently with BRAGAIS™️ Gazini and Jehza.

Here are Binibinis 1-19 of Bb. Pilipinas 2020

Project Manager: Bessie Besana
Creative Director: Jed Velasco
Photographer: Don Caras & Yukie Sarto
Head Fashion Stylist: Vhee Co
Head Make-Up Artist: Arnel Palmera
Set Designer: Myke Francis Mayores

#IWearBragais
#ILoveBragais
#BragaisShoes
#iamFilipina
#iamBinibini
#BbPilipinas2020

Note: Binibini20 Thea Cenarosa was absent during the shoot due to a small accident at home that prevented her from reporting to the activity.

Binibinis 1-10: Upper Half

Posted by Norman on June 9, 2020
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Left to right: Patrizia Garcia, Patricia Babista, Meiji Cruz, Shanon Tampon and Shaira Rona

Since the official swimwear photos of the 40 Binibinis of Bb. Pilipinas 2020 will be presented in four groups of ten on different days, it makes things a little easier to judge the standouts in each. By the time we finish with the last batch, we may have already come up with a relatively more definitive Top 20. Of course, it is not entirely fair for whichever group of ten has far more outstanding ladies than the other. At any rate, let’s do it since this will be based solely on photos.

For Binibinis 1-10, it is obvious that the two most crown-worthy contenders are #Binibini4 Patrizia Garcia and #Binibini9 Patricia Denise Babista. As reader Flor would put it, these two beauties can easily grab crowns if it were only the first ten ladies remaining.

I would personally add #Binibini8 Meiji Cruz and #Binibini7 Shanon Tampon for their pageant maturity. They are both beautiful as well. My fifth spot would be for #Binibini10 Shaira Rona because – aside from being the tallest here, she has the budding potential to shine far better when it matters most. I would love to see #Binibini1 Samantha Panlilio because of her excellent communication skills and pedigree. But then again, height still has its advantage in pageantry.

Looking forward to Binibinis 11-20 now. This is the group where it will be tougher to separate the upper from the lower half.

Bb. Pilipinas 2020 Swimwear Photos: Binibinis 1-10

Posted by Norman on June 8, 2020
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Here are Binibinis 1-10 in their official swimwear photos for Bb. Pilipinas 2020. Release of the next group of ten will not automatically follow so you can appreciate this group first, as per BPCI’s social media team.

Photography: Raymond Raymond Saldaña
Team : Arnie Vergara

Swimwear: Domz Ramos

Stylist: Vhee Co
Assistant Stylists:
Aura Nicole de Jesus
Cev Cendaña

Accessories : Adam Rico de Guzman

Set design: Henry Reyes of HGR Event

#bbpilipinas2020

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

Bb. Pilipinas2020: Meet your Binibinis by numbers

Posted by Norman on February 7, 2020
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Still in the running is Lara Angelica Fontanilla

Posted by Norman on January 24, 2014
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Wearing Pin #69 is Lara Angelica Fontanilla (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

Wearing Pin #69 is Lara Angelica Fontanilla (Photo credit: OPMB Worldwide)

The extension has given your blogger additional time to feature the other unidentified ladies in the Top 61 of Bb. Pilipinas 2014.

So for this next post, please welcome Lara Angelica Fontanilla.

Lara Angelica (#69) being sandwiched by Anabel Tia (#14) and Janine Asanion (#67). Photo credit to OPMB Worldwide

Lara Angelica (#69) being sandwiched by Anabel Tia (#14) and Janine Asanion (#67). Photo credit to OPMB Worldwide

This young lady with the cat-like pair of eyes similar to that of Emma Tiglao got me stumped somehow.

Except for the name and screening photos, the 411 on Lara remains seriously scarce. An unverified info has her being tagged as coming from Valenzuela City and a 4th Runner-Up in Bb. Valenzuela 2010 (when Binibini alumna Meiji Cruz was 1st Runner-Up). There’s nothing much to go on beyond that.

At any rate, this 5’6″ish aspirant remains in the hunt for one of the O.C. slots in this year’s nationals. Will she get lost in the constant shuffle or perhaps surprise pageant watchers with an entry into the Top 40?

We’ll see. 😉

Bb. Pilipinas 2012: The Glamorous Shots

Posted by Norman on April 7, 2012
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FOR FULL EFFECT, PLEASE CLICK PLAY ON THE SIZZLING HOT MUSIC VIDEO OF J.LO’S NEW SINGLE “DANCE AGAIN” BEFORE SCROLLING DOWN. THIS IS THE THEME I AM VISUALIZING THE GIRLS PARADING WITH DURING THE OPENING NUMBER OF BB. PILIPINAS 2012. ENJOY AND DON’T GET SIDETRACKED BY THE VID AS I KNOW MOST OF YOU WILL. 😀


Courtesy of newurbanvideos

Let us all welcome the 30 Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2012 in their glam shots as taken by Raymond Saldana…starting with Candidate #1 Karen Gallman…

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Candidate #2 Romelin Roxanne de Castro…

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Candidate #3 Nicole Marable…

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Candidate #4 Jaine Hidalgo…

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Candidate #5 Rose Ann Aguilar…

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Candidate #6 Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa…

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Candidate #7 Patricia Lae Ejercitado…

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Candidate #8 Nicole Schmitz…

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Candidate #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa…

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Candidate #10 Jillean Camille Orbina…

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Candidate #11 Marie Virgenia Cecilie Peter…

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Candidate #12 Ayelee Marie Dasalla…

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Candidate #13 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan…

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Candidate #14 Gina Joy Howell…

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Candidate #15 Elaine Kay Moll…

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Candidate #16 Liezl Alcantara…

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Candidate #17 Anna Czarinah Buenviaje…
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Candidate #18 Janine Mari Tugonon…
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Candidate #19 Roxane Joy Jesalva…
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Candidate #20 Roxanne Tadique…
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Candidate #21 Giselle Angelica Munoz..
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Candidate #22 Meiji Cruz…
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Candidate #23 Goldy Baroa…
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Candidate #24 Fer Mary Baliquig…
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Candidate #25 Chloe Zanardi…
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Candidate #26 Angelee Claudett delos Reyes…
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Candidate #27 Golda Mae Soller…
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Candidate #28 Marie Irisha Arcenas…
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Candidate #29 Annalie Forbes…
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And last but not the least…Candidate #30 Sherlyn Gonzales…
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At this point, I am reposting J.Lo’s video so you can play while doing a quick second scroll of the ladies…


Courtesy of newurbanvideos

There they are…the 30 lovely candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2012 in their glam photoshoot with Raymond Saldana. Let’s all give them a big round of applause! 😀

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Meet-and-Greet at the New Ali Mall

Posted by Norman on April 3, 2012
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Last weekend, the 30 Official Candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2012 made another personal apperance at the New Ali Mall. This time, it was a purely casual activity which allowed the ladies to bond with their fans and supporters, have some photo opportunities, sign autographs and engage in small talk. Check out the pictures below taken by Melvin Sia for OPMB Worldwide.

Standing (L-R): Roxanne Tadique, Roxane Joy Jesalva, Elaine Kay Moll, Katrina Dimaranan, Marie Peter, Anna Czarinah Buenviaje; Seating (L-R): Ayelee Marie Dasalla, Gina Joy Howell, Janine Tugonon and Liezl Alcantara.

(L-R): Giselle Angelica Munoz, Meiji Cruz, Goldy Baroa, Mary Fer Baliquig and Chloe Zanardi.

(L-R) Janine Tugonon, Liezl Alcantara, Roxane Joy Jesalva and Elaine Jay Moll.

(L-R): Ayelee Marie Dasalla, Katrina Dimaranan and Gina Joy Howell.

Mary Jean Lastimosa (L) and Jill Orbina

Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa

Annalie Forbes

Karen Gallman

Nicole Marable

Patricia Lae Ejercitado

Nicole Schmitz

Romelin Roxanne de Castro

Angelee Claudett delos Reyes

Jaine Hidalgo

Sherlyn Gonzales

What do you think about the some of the girls now? Have they improved much in your eyes?

Do share. 😉