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Mia Hernandez Howell 2.0(B)

Posted by Norman on February 9, 2017
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Mia Hernandez Howell for Bb. Pilipinas 2017

Mia (leftmost) with Vianca Marcelo and your blogger during MWP2015

And the fencer is back! Mia Alysson Hernandez Howell will show that she has the guts and confidence more than any sable, foil or epee events sha may have mastered in the past. And this articulate beauty will turn the heat more than ever with her excellent communication skills and expressive self once the pressure to do Q&A becomes a battle of wits and reasoning.

Mia joined Bb. Pilipinas 2015 and signed up for Miss World Philippines 2015 afterwards. She has the 2nd Princess crown to be proud of. But more than a princess she dreams of herself to be. A Queen’s title is what she is aiming for. And once she sets her eyes on the prize, there’s no stopping this KF bet in making her second appearance on the Bb. Pilipinas stage more fulfilling.

In the meantime, here is Mia’s fun video from Bb. Pilipinas 2015.

courtesy of Madel Parocha

Good luck to you, Mia! 🙂

Hillarie Danielle Parungao wins Miss World Philippines 2015

Posted by Norman on October 19, 2015
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Winners all (left-to-right) : 3rd Princess Vanessa Wright, 1st Princess Cassandra Naidas, Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao, 2nd Princess Mia Hernandez Howell and 4th Princess Emma Tiglao

Winners all (left-to-right) : 3rd Princess Vanessa Wright, 1st Princess Cassandra Naidas, Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao, 2nd Princess Mia Hernandez Howell and 4th Princess Emma Tiglao


In a pageant where the final results were still undecided until the show started, top favorite Hillarie Danielle Parungao proved that she is indeed the true winner by being crowned Miss World Philippines 2015. She will now represent the country in Miss World 2015 this coming December 20 in Sanya, China.

Hillarie cornered nine of the special awards and was considered a shoo-in as early as the announcement of the Top 13. But during the Top 5 Q&A, she was given a scare by both Cassandra Naidas and Mia Hernandez Howell who gave solid answers during their turns. However, when deliberations were made afterwards, it was clear that the Nueva Vizcayan lass deserved the #1 spot.

Congratulations, Hillarie!

Onwards to Sanya!

Once more, Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao and her four Princesses

Once more, Miss World Philippines 2015 Hillarie Danielle Parungao and her four Princesses

A Stormy Live-Blogging of Miss World Philippines 2015

Posted by Norman on October 18, 2015
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   Come rain or storm, or even Typhoon Lando, the show must go on.

Your blogger is now inside The Theater at Solaire waiting for the Miss World Philippines 2015 Coronation Night to start. I will try my best to give you real-time updates on the show’s proceedings. Hopefully, there will be reliable data signal/WiFi to help me get through it without any major hitch.

Here is how the finals stage was looking earlier in the day.

Photo courtesy of Hillarie Danielle Parungao

Photo courtesy of Hillarie Danielle Parungao

The show is about to start now!  
 

Opening Number

 
  
I hope the show is as quick-paced as the opening number.The Judges:

Ben Chan (Chairman)

Migs Zubiri

Cris Albert of Fila

Fernando Carrillo

Celine Matias 

Joey Abacan of GMA

Flint Richardson of Solaire

Franchesca Tan

Vic Alcuaz

Col. Ricardo Nolasco

Dr. Mary Jane Torres

Luis Chavit Singson and

Megan Young

Swimsuit segment up next!

The ladies are wearing Rocky Gathercole swimsuits with white skirts that can be easily removed to reveal the funky colors of the one-piece bikinis.  
Evening Gown Segment next

The Fabulous Evening Gown Segment

In both segments, the standouts are Hillarie Parungao, Emma Tiglao, Mia Howell, Cassandra Naidas and Vianca Marcelo.

Special Awards next!

Best in Talent: 3 way tie
Mia Howell, Avonlea Paraiso and Vianca Marcelo

Most Unique Talent: Jannie Alipoon and Emma Tiglao

Best in Sports Challenge: Hillarie Parungao

Best in Fashion Runway: Hillarie Parungao

Best in Swimsuit: Hillarie Parungao

Best in Gown: Hillarie Parungao

Miss Friendship: Christelle Abello
Miss Photogenic: Emma Tiglao

Sponsor Awards:

Miss Zen Institute: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Fila: Mia Howell
Miss Technomarine: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Solaire: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Jazzy France: Vanessa Wright
Miss Figlia: Hillarie Parungao
Miss Bench: Cassandra Naidas
Miss PAL: Emma Tiglao
Miss Phoenix Petroleum: Hillarie Parungao

Semi finalists up next!

The Top 13:
1) Jackielyn Dulay
2) Hillarie Parungao
3) Vianca Marcelo
4) Christelle Abello
5) Jannie Alipo-on
6) Mia Howell
7) Jessica McEwen
8) Emma Tiglao
9) Jeddahliz Maltezo
10) Janelle Tee
11) Kiara Giel Gregorio
12) Cassandra Naidas
13) Vanessa Wright

The ladies who did well in Q&A are Hillarie Parungao, Mia Howell, Janelle Tee, Kiara Giel Gregorio, Cassandra Naidas and Vanessa Wright

The Top 5
1) Emma Tiglao
2) Vanessa Wright
3) Hillarie Parungao
4) Cassandra Naidas
5) Mia Howell

 

The Top 5 of MWP2015

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In the Top 5, the best answers were given by Mia Howell, Cassandra Naidas and Hillarie Parungao.

THE WINNERS:
4th Princess: Emma Mary Tiglao

3rd Princess: Vanessa Wright

2nd Princess: Mia Howell

1st Princess: Cassandra Naidas

MISS WORLD PHILIPPINES 2015:
HILLARIE DANIELLE PARUNGAO

  

It’s going to be nail-bitingly close for Miss World Philippines 2015!

Posted by Norman on October 17, 2015
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My Top 12 for Miss World Philippines 2015 arranged according to their pin numbers (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)

My Top 12 for Miss World Philippines 2015 arranged according to their pin numbers (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)

Who will succeed Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann?

Who will succeed Miss World Philippines 2014 Valerie Weigmann?

The fight for Miss World Philippines 2015 is going to be unlike the two previous years when both Megan Young and Valerie Weigmann were spot-on winners right from the start. Sure, there were competitors who threatened their #1 positions (Janicel Lubina for the former and Lorraine Kendrickson for the latter). But in the end, it was practically in the bag for Miss World 2013 and Miss World 2014 Top 25.

This year, the battle won’t be over till it’s really over. And I say this with a great deal of certainty. You see, there are running see-saw matches between two (2) pairs of candidates. But before I even go into that, allow me to share with you my Top 12 first. In this cut, the level of difficulty isn’t that high yet. In fact, I could’ve made it just a Top 10 and still managed to smile with my choices.

The dozen beauties in my first cut are:
#5 Christelle Abello
#6 Janelle Lazo Tee
#7 Jackielyn Dulay
#8 Kiara Giel Gregorio
#12 Emma Mary Tiglao
#13 Avonlea Paraiso
#14 Cassandra Naidas
#19 Hillarie Danielle Parungao
#21 Mia Hernandez Howell
#22 Vianca Louise Marcelo
#24 Jeddahliz Maltezo
#25 Casey Anne Austria

It’s in trimming down the 12 to just the Top 5 where the resistance starts to show. Four (4) spots are already secure from where I judge the whole thing. The quartet of shoo-ins for the magic circle are Hillarie Danielle Parungao, Emma Tiglao, Cassandra Naidas and Mia Hernandez Howell. If anyone among them will fail to crack the top tier, then I must be on drugs for missing something quite crystal-clear. Also, they make up the two pairs of contenders locked for a classic bullfight – Hillarie VS Emma and Cassandra VS Mia. This is an obvious throwback to the clash between two of the finest beauty camps in the country – Aces&Queens and Kagandahang Flores.

My Top 5 for Miss World Philippines 2015, with only the fifth spot open to spoilers. (Photo credit: Great Images Photography)

My Top 5 for Miss World Philippines 2015, with only the fifth spot open to spoilers. (Photo credit: Great Images Photography)

But the question that needs to be answered for now is which girl will fill in the 5th and final spot? I was teetering between Christelle Abello and Vianca Louise Marcelo (another battle of the camps). After giving it much thought, I went for #5 because she has always registered to me as a potential spoiler, let alone a good speaker. So Christelle Abello completes the group of finalists.

You can call it a battle between two beauty camps. I call it survival of the fittest and Miss World-worthiest (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)

You can call it a battle between two beauty camps. I call it survival of the fittest and Miss World-worthiest (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)


In the end – when you have four (4) strong candidates to choose from instead of just two (2) – the odds of making the wrong pick to be #1 become greater. Hillarie, Cassandra, Emma and Mia have their individual strengths to lay on the table.

Hillarie has the classic beauty of face and BWAP (Beauty With A Purpose) Project in place. Cassandra has the height, oriental charm and also a worthy cause that could do well in Sanya. Emma has the bombshell looks and the potential lopsided votes from the male judges to see her through. And Mia has the mestiza attraction, articulate ways and academic credentials as strong suits. Any of the four can easily wrest the crown from Valerie Weigmann with the right answer to the final Q&A or speech delivery.

I am leaning towards either Hillarie or Cassandra truthfully. My hunch is that one of them could be favored. And both can express themselves impressively. But I won’t find it hard to accept if Mia steals the limelight from them. Emma is fine for as long as she will come across as more spontaneous and less rehearsed.

In summary, my top choice for Miss World Philippines 2015 is Hillarie Danielle Parungao, followed closely by Emma Tiglao and Cassandra Naidas. 🙂

The new and improved Mia Howell for Miss World Philippines 2015

Posted by Norman on September 22, 2015
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Mia Hernandez Howell, Miss World Philippines 2015 Official Candidate by Lito Caleon

Mia Hernandez Howell, Miss World Philippines 2015 Official Candidate by Lito Caleon

FB_IMG_1442844724108 One look at Mia Hernandez Howell’s pictures in this post and you would easily ask why she was not presented this way during Bb. Pilipinas 2015 last March. Because from where I am looking at, she could have been a major contender back then. Her peg for Miss World Philippines 2015 is now more elegant and sophisticated. Her high definition make-up more outstanding. And her overall stance more commanding. The walk and presentation has definitely improved by leaps and bounds.

I can safely say at this point that the former national fencer is now a true-blue pageant fighter who can give the other early favorites a good touche’ for the money. I am interested in seeing more of her, especially with what has been shown as the new and improved version during Final Screening.

Watch out for Mia. This girl has the clear fighting spirit to give Miss World Philippines 2015 a very good fight.

What say you, dear readers? 😉

Mia Hernandez Howell in swimsuit courtesy of Angelo Mendez

Mia Hernandez Howell in swimsuit courtesy of Angelo Mendez

Binibini (Triple) Face-Off #13: Ria VS Pia VS Mia

Posted by Norman on February 26, 2015
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Photographer Emerson Cebanico prepared the triple face-off layout of Ria Rabajante, Pia Wurtzbach and Mia Howell above.

Photographer Emerson Cebanico prepared the triple face-off layout of Ria Rabajante, Pia Wurtzbach and Mia Howell above.

bbplogo2015a What’s in a three-letter name? Quite a number, especially for Bb. Pilipinas 2015. Three, in particular – Binibini 3 Ria Rabajante, Binibini 10 Pia Wurtzbach and Binibini 31 Mia Howell. Three different personalities from three different beauty camps.

And in this triple face-off, Ria and Pia have the advantage of actual pageant experience, unlike Mia who is the newbie with only budding potentials to show at this point. But would that automatically lift two over one? Let’s see.

Above is another triple face-off pic of Mia, Ria and Pia (Photo credit: Emerson Cebanico)

Above is another triple face-off pic of Mia, Ria and Pia (Photo credit: Emerson Cebanico)

Pia is not exactly storming the competition. But compared to Ria and Mia, she has the hunger and the hype to elevate her chances of getting a crown. She is prepared for both the best and the worst.

Ria is doing Bb. Pilipinas for the second time. And while she was seen by most as sort of a ‘flash-in-the-pan’ two years ago, she is better prepared now and will do whatever it takes to be assessed by the judges as a deserving winner regardless of the still-untested handlers backing her up.

Mia may be middling in the line-up owing to the presence of more highly-regarded candidates. She is counting on the freshness of her aura, though, plus the fact that she is a proven sport-disciplined individual who can use this trait to prove that her commitment is strong and unconditional.

However, if the probability of winning is the main benchmark, Pia noses them out. Ria has the good possibility of making a semifinal placement, while Mia could go either ways – place or simply treat the whole experience as one novel learning period in her young life. 😉