Let’s continue with the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Glam Shots as taken by Raymond Saldaña and Owen Reyes.
Here are Samantha Bernardo, Emma Tiglao, April May Short, Larah Grace Lacap, Nicole Guerrero, Samantha Lo, Rubee Faustino, Cassandra Chan, Resham Ramirez Saeed and Danielle Dolk.
Assisted by Redgina Tarasova
Stylist : Vhee Co and Francis Chee
Assisted by Shone Rivera
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My final choices for the Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019 titleholders
Since I have already completed my Final Predictions for Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019 titleholders, let me share the two runners-up in my list.
Even at the onset of competition, I have always been consistent in discussing to my pageant media colleagues that Hannah Arnold is a potential Miss Universe Philippines winner if she will return in 2020 – by which time all the loose threads in her preparations will have been neatly stitched for one big final viewing.
Yes, I know. Jessarie Dumaguing is not even in my list of Top 20 released earlier last week. But her performance of late has convinced me that I should’ve included her in the first place. And for this lady from Puerto Princesa to advance to the Top 15 and inch her way up to the winners’ circle is not an impossibility by now.
That being said, I will share four (4) big spoilers on Sunday night aside from Jessarie:
If anyone among Ilene de Vera, Resham Ramirez Saeed, Samantha Lo and Nicole Guerrero will get the biggest break when it matters most, then expect one or two of them to get past the expected winners and get their due rewards.
Here are photos of the #Binibinis who went to #Vigan for their out-of-town trip organized by Miss Universe Philippines.
Raymond Saldaña took these shots.
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Last night’s National Costume Competition of Bb. Pilipinas 2019 was a showcase of the best in the Filipino Designers and their world-class artistry, especially in creating both traditional and richly-creative masterpieces for their #Binibinis.
The Top 10 finalists have already been announced. Allow me to share four (4) more personal favorites which could have also made it had there been more spots to fill. They are just as fabulous – or significant – as the qualifiers. The scores must have been close, I reckon.
1) Nicole Guerrero of #IlocosSur in Michael Barassi’s tribute to the Philippine carabao
2) Ilene de Vera of #MandaueCity in Malayka Yamas’ tribute to the famous Cebu guitars
3) Honey Grace Cartasano of #Rizal in Paolo Ballesteros’ tribute to the “Magsusuman” of Rizal Province
and for patriotic reasons,
4) Samantha Poblete of #Cavite in Emar Vida’s tribute to the heroism of the Filipino and the rich history of the Province of Cavite.
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Unlike last year when the highest crown was a lock for Catriona Gray since Day 1, the competition for this year’s Miss Universe Philippines alone is like a tight basketball playoff among eight (8) teams wanting to win the championship trophy. I say eight (8) because it symbolizes infinity where the movement is unending. Nobody has an idea where it will stop until the buzzer (or announcement of winners for that matter) finally sounds off on the night of June 9.
Of course, the organizers of Miss Universe Philippines and Binibining Pilipinas may already have clearer choices on who they would be happy to see winning among the forty (40) Official Candidates. But those preferences remain as such. They can still be upended by the Board of Judges during deliberation. The important thing is to make it to the eight-highest spots to be part of the winning circle from where the six (6) titleholders and two (2) runners-up will emerge.
This time around, I am taking a different approach in handing out my predictions for Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019. Instead of just one collective blog entry two days before the Coronation Night, I will share with you my individual shortlists for the six (6) crowns at stake (read: six separate blogs) before zeroing in on who should win and who could win in my humble opinion.
But before starting off with my dedicated posts on who Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International and Bb. Pilipinas Globe could be, allow me to list down the names of the Binibinis who made it to the upper half of my choices – the Top 20, that is.
These twenty (20) ladies will – in one way or another – be part of the #Infinity8 for each of the titles. In the order of their assigned numbers now:
1. Jessica Marasigan of Malabon
2. Martina Turner Diaz of Muntinlupa
3. Sigrid Grace Flores of Iloilo
4. Marianne Marquez of Marikina
5. Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu
6. Maria Andrea Abesamis of Pasig
7. Leren Mae Bautista of Laguna
8. Maria Isabela Galeria of Sorsogon
9. Denise Omorog of Baras, Catanduanes
10. Bea Patricia Magtanong of Bataan
11. Hannah Arnold of Masbate
12. Ilene de Vera of Mandaue City, Cebu
13. Julia Saubier of Daraga, Albay
14. Nicole Guerrero of Ilocos Sur
15. Samantha Lo of Cebu City
16. Emma Tiglao of Pampanga
17. Samantha Bernardo of Palawan
18. Resham Ramirez Saeed of Maguindanao
19. Vickie Marie Rushton of Negros Occidental
20. Joanna Tolledo of Caloocan
Gut-feel is telling me that all the winners will come from the above group.
Next stop: Who could be the next Bb. Pilipinas Globe?
In this blog entry are photos of the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 candidates who went up north to Vigan, Ilocos Sur for the out-of-town tour organized by Miss Universe Philippines for the national pageant.
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Official swimwear shots of the 40 Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Official Candidates as taken by Raymond Saldaña.
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Swimwear provided by DR SWIM
Photography team:
Owen Suan Reyes | Maxie Geranta | JJ Maghirang III
Hair & Make up by David’s Salon
Shoes and Shades by Jojo Bragais
Set Design: Blooms 2710 Events
Styled by Patrick Henry Mergano & Vhee Co
Associate Stylists: Cev Cendaña & Shone Rivera
Accessories by Arnel Papa & Frank Faj Jones
Graphic Designer: Miko Bigornia
There is something about a woman when she is photographed on the steps of and around a beautiful old church that gives the vibe of beauty and serenity combined.
Nicole Guerrero, Binibining Pilipinas Ilocos Sur, exudes just that in a Mikee Andrei Bride ethereal design and shot in the province’s majestic church.
Location: Santa Maria Church, Ilocos Sur
Photography: Ernie Mangoba
Post Process: Carti Jays
Logistics: Dan August Guerrero BLorraine Vaq
Hair and Makeup: Raymond Galang
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The three advocacies of the 2019 #Binibinis closest to my heart:
1. Reading and Literacy – I am a firm believer that starting the kids at an early age to enjoy reading is a great foundation that will guarantee their individuality, communication skills (be it in oral or penned formats) and the overall ability to fluidly express themselves as teenagers and young adults. Having worked in the academe for close to a decade justifies my defense for this cause (and literacy in general). Hence, I share this advocacy with #Binibini24 Nicole Guerrero and #Binibini25 Samantha Lo.
2. Agriculture – as someone born and raised in the Province of Bulacan where agriculture and fishery are two of the main sources of livelihood, I believe it is crucial to give due focus to the underrated concerns of the farmers and the fishermen. Without their hard-earned work, we won’t have enough rice, vegetable and fish to fill our dining tables with simple and nutritious fares. As such, I share this advocacy with #Binibini32 Mary Faye Murphy and #Binibini36 Francia Layderos.
3. Anti-bullying – growing up gay in a conservative rural society is not easy, let alone being constantly teased and bullied for being that effeminate youngster who is the constant target of bullying from people of different age groups. Of course, I have grown old and wiser – a more iron-clad gay man. As a result, I share this advocacy with #Binibini14 Leren Mae M. Bautista.
I hope one of them wins the P100,000.00 special surprise for getting the most number of likes on the Miss Universe Philippines Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMissUniversePH/
Which are your preferred causes among the #Binibinis?
Photos by Raymond Saldaña
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Happy Easter everyone!
Ever wondered how some of your Binibinis spent their week-long break from the daily grind of Bb. Pilipinas 2019?
Below are some of the highlights for twelve (12) of them:
A relaxing vacation in Bali for #Binibini27 Samantha Bernardo
A long overdue pictorial and video shoot for your #Binibini19 Ilene de Vera in Busay Heights, Cebu City
A community outreach program for your #Binibini39 Dia Magno to the Manobo tribe in Agusan del Sur
A dinner-fundraising activity for your #Binibini36 Francia Layderos in Libon, Albay
An organized talk with the youth for your #Binibini4 Malka Shaver. The event was held at Parkmall in Cebu City
A courtesy call with Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo for your #Binibini8 Joahnna Saad
Meet-up with Sen Chiz Escudero of Sorsogon and wife Heart Evangelista for your #Binibini15 Maria Isabela Galeria in their province
No out-of-town vacation for your #Binibini37 Samantha Poblete. Just pictorials and reflective moments in her hometown of Silang, Cavite
A well-deserved holiday for your #Binibini3 Martina Turner Diaz at Mövenpick Resort in Mactan Island
A courtesy call with the Office of the City Mayor of Puerto Princesa for your #Binibini33 Jessarie Dumaguing
A shoot for your #Binibini24 Nicole Guerrero right in the middle of Baluarte in Vigan, Ilocos Sur
A courtesy call with Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia for your #Binibini29 Cassandra Chan
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