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Maine is where her heart is

Posted by Norman on April 4, 2014
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Bb. Pilipinas Gold alumna Charmaine Elima enjoys travelling and working with PAL. Above photos are taken in Canada. (Photo credit: Larry Elima)

Bb. Pilipinas Gold alumna Charmaine Elima enjoys travelling and working with PAL. Above photos were taken in Canada. (Photo credit: Larry Elima)

Maine sightseeing in London on a rest day from PAL

Maine sightseeing in London on a rest day from PAL

Charmaine “Maine” Elima is really where her heart is right now – travelling that is . After giving beauty pageants a good try in 2013, she took the opportunity of joining the job pooling of Philippine Airlines among the Bb. Pilipinas Gold Official Candidates and was effectively recruited by the nation’s flag carrier. From there, she underwent the intensive training and finished Valedictorian in her class. As a result, she is now flying the international long-haul flights and has already visited Vancouver and London as a result, apart from the usual Asian routes. And as you can see in the photos here, the former KF-trained beauty is quite happy and fulfilled.

Maine (2nd from right) on the job with fellow PAL Flight Attendants

Maine (2nd from right) on the job with fellow PAL Flight Attendants

I am now reminded of the story her Vancouver-based Uncle Larry shared a couple of days back. During their sightseeing visit to English Bay, a female TV & Broadcasting student at the British Columbia Institute of Technology approached the beautiful Maine if she is cool with appearing in a 20-second video for her school project. The former explained that she looked like a beauty queen (not knowing that she really is) and loved her smile. To make the long story short, the quick shoot took place. Nice little anecdote, huh?

Anyways, I’m happy that Maine is happy. Let’s hope she has not totally closed her doors on joining another beauty competition. After all, she still has a few good years to seriously mull about it. 😉

Sunday Specials: Indonesia welcomes Miss World 2013!

Posted by Norman on August 11, 2013
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I know. I know. Miss World Philippines 2013 won’t be crowned until a week from now. But the host country of Miss World 2013 has been more than ready for quite some time. You’ve got to hand it to our ASEAN neighbors for their hardwork and promotional preparations so far.

All videos courtesy of RCTI Channel

Here’s the brief from Indonesia’s Tourism website:

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Bali-Jakarta jointly host MISS WORLD 2013

The enchanting tourist island of Bali together with the capital city of Jakarta will jointly host Miss World 2013, where Global Finals will take place at the Sentul International Convention Center on the outskirts of Jakarta on Saturday, 28 September 2013. 

This is the first time that Miss World is held in a South East Asian country. 

Over 125 beauties from around the globe will arrive on the island of Bali one month prior to the finals, staying at Nusa Dua, to be judged here while exploring some of Indonesia’s finest beaches, nature, arts and culture. They will then proceed to Jakarta to contest in the Finals. 

The Sentul International Convention Center is located just on the border between Jakarta andWest Java, but is in fact already within the province of West Java, near Bogor.  Governor of West Java, on his part, has also expressed his support for the Event, considering that no bikini contests will take place here…

So anybody here planning to make a quick trip to Jakarta for the finals late next month? Get your tickets now before the prices start jacking up due to increasing demand. You can try both PAL and Cebu Pacific. 😉

Bb. Pilipinas and Philippine Airlines: A Loyal Partnership

Posted by Norman on March 22, 2012
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In the recently-held 71st Anniversary of Philippine Airlines, the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Official Candidates lent their presence in a fabulous fashion show which displayed the creations of three of the country’s top designers – JC Buendia, Randy Ortiz and Rhett Eala. The 30 ladies added glitter to the ceremonies while getting the chance to model some of the finest evening gowns, cocktail dresses and smart attires that further sharpened their skills in walking the ramp – poised for bigger things to happen in the pageant in the weeks to come.

Check out some of the pictures below (courtesy of BPCI):

Jaine Hidalgo in JC Buendia

Ayelee Marie Dasalla in Rhett Eala.

Ma. Alicia Elena Ariosa in JC Buendia.

Liezl Alcantara in JC Buendia.

Meiji Cruz in Randy Ortiz.

Sherlyn Gonzales in Randy Ortiz.

Annalie Forbes in Randy Ortiz.

Elaine Kay Moll in Rhett Eala.

Romelin Roxanne de Castro in JC Buendia.

Angelee Claudett delos Reyes in Randy Ortiz.

Jillean Camille Orbina in JC Buendia.

Gina Joy Howell in Rhett Eala.

Karen Gallman in JC Buendia.

Roxane Joy Jesalva in Rhett Eala.

Rose Ann Aguilar in JC Buendia.

Anna Czarina Buenviaje in Rhett Eala.

Goldy Baroa in Randy Ortiz.

Roxanne Tadique in Rhett Eala.

The candidates are having the time of their lives with all these pre-pageant activities opening doors for more opportunities to shine in the world of fashion and pageantry…and possibly showbusiness soon! And with BPCI’s loyal partnership with the country’s flag carrier, there will definitely be a Miss Philippine Airlines winner on finals night. Who do you think she will be? 🙂