PICC

All posts tagged PICC

Throwback to Miss World Philippines 2011: Its first stand-alone National Pageant

Posted by Norman on March 30, 2020
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , .

In what was the first breakaway title from Bb. Pilipinas, the franchise of Miss World had a changing of guards after the 2010 edition (which left Bb. Pilipinas World 2010 Czarina Gatbonton with no actual successor to crown during Bb. Pilipinas 2011) where a dedicated national pageant was staged at the PICC for Miss World Philippines. It was a momentous inaugural edition under Cory Quirino which saw the winner getting a cool million pesos, a condominium unit from SMDC, a GMA7 management contract and the right to represent the country in London for Miss World 2011. Gwendoline Ruais was an unstoppable force in that batch. Aside from a statuesque height, she articulated herself well and possessed the X-factor that could be the winning formula in getting the blue crown. And she almost did after placing 1st Runner-Up to Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela. It won’t be for another two years before the country won its first Miss World crown, but that is topic for another entry during this throwback-filled home quarantine period.

Congratulations, Atty. Bea Patricia Magtanong!

Posted by Norman on June 13, 2019
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , .

Below are photos from the oath-taking ceremony of Bb. Pilipinas International 2019 Atty Patch Magtanong as a Lawyer at the PICC Plenary Hall in Pasay City. She was accompanied by her beloved family members to the event.

Thanks to Alexa Villano of Rappler for these shots.

Once more, big congratulations to you Attorney!

Miss Manila 2016 to be crowned tonight 

Posted by Norman on June 24, 2016
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , .

Miss Manila 2015 Kaycie Lynn Fajardo will crown her successor tonight. She is wearing an Edwin Uy creation above.

For tonight’s finals of Miss Manila 2016 at the PICC Reception Hall, I short-listed twelve potential winners of the crown. Based on the photo grid below from left to right per row, they are: (first row) Chantal Roi Serafica, Mercegrace Raquel, Ganiel Akrisha Krishnan, Ramona Yamat, (second row) Krishia Antonio, Kristelle Tolentino, Roselyn Everdo, Meiji Cruz, (third row) Janette Roanne Sturm, Paola Bianca Bagaforo, Sarah Margarette Joson and Ruth Linganay.

A few familiar names actually popped up in the stated list as previous joiners of Bb. Pilipinas, Miss World Philippines, Miss Republic of the Philippines and even Bodyshots Philippines. Let us see if previous experiences will hold them in good stead during the proceedings later.

I handpicked the twelve ladies above as potential winners


For now, I am pinning my hopes on Mercegrace Raquel, Kristelle Tolentino and Chantal Roi Serafica as personal favorites. But I wouldn’t mind seeing one of my other selected ladies become Miss Manila 2016 and succeed the beautiful Kaycie Lynn Fajardo from last year.

The Coronation Night will be hosted by Edu Manzano and KC Concepcion and will have a delayed telecast on TV5.

Good luck to all the candidates! 🙂

Miss World Philippines 2011: Tonight’s the night!

Posted by Norman on September 18, 2011
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

One lady will have her life changed tonight.

Miss World Philippines 2011 will be crowned during formal pageant ceremonies at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and will earn the right to represent the country in Miss World 2011 to be held in London, UK on November 6. Since we’re more than halfway through September, the winner will be immediately whisked to more trainings, makeovers and fittings because she will definitely be flying to the contest site next month.

Among the 25 contenders, I have fearlessly trimmed down the list to what I term my “Pick 7 Ladies” – the ones who I feel are best fits for the mold of a Miss World candidate. They are, in this particular order of personal preference:

#13 Gwendoline Ruais

#24 Helen Nicolette Henson

#9 Martha Chloe McCully

#17 Erin Dolores Lane

#25 Erina Ann Lightholder

#1 Samantha Nerville Purvor

#12 Elaine Kay Moll

Obviously, my pick to win is Gwendoline Ruais. I simply love this statuesque Fil-French stunner. Gut feel tells me that she will rock the Miss World stage if ever. But close on her heels is Helen Nicolette Henson who will definitely give the former stiff competition. If not for a middling height, she could easily be a shoo-in for the top spot. Let’s see if one of these two ladies will nail the title tonight!

Reigning Miss World Alexandria Mills will crown the winner. The Board of Judges will include boxer Manny Pacquiao, actress Iza Calzado, Dr. Vicki Belo and Fashion Designer/Make-up Specialist Fanny Serrano.

Who’s your pick to win? 😉

Miss World Philippines 2011 will air over GMA-7 tonight at 10pm after Protege’

Last chance to vote for Miss World Philippines 2011 and win exciting prizes!

Posted by Norman on September 15, 2011
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , .

You only have a few days to cast your vote or text for Miss World Philippines 2011. The finals night is already this coming Sunday, September 18 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).

You may have ignored the promotion in the past, but you stand a chance to win a condo unit from SM Development Corporation (SMDC) or two (2) round-trip economy tickets to Paris via Etihad Airways or one of two (2) full 4-year college scholarships worth P440,000 each from AMA University. I already sent several votes by text because I so want to win those air tickets!

Click above to see the candidates

DEADLINE FOR VOTING: SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 (SATURDAY)

Ladies, the deadline for Miss World Philippines 2011 is on Monday, August 1!

Posted by Norman on July 29, 2011
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , , .

Erina Lightholder, Miss Beauty of the Philippines USA 2011 will represent the Filipino community of US West Coast in Miss World Philippines 2011.

Attention, beautiful ladies! Just a final reminder that the deadline for submission of application for Miss World Philippines 2011 will be this coming Monday, August 1. If you can’t make it, then might as well prepare for the 2012 edition instead.

The organizers have already finished their formal searches in the NCR, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and US West Coast. The ladies who submitted/will submit their entries online will most probably be screened at the PICC.

If you’re interested but still middling on whether to join or not, click on the application HERE, print and fill it out the soonest.

National finals will be on September 18 to be telecast live from the Philippine International Convention Center over at GMA-7. The winner, who will represent the Philippines in the 60th Miss World 2011 to be held in London on November 6, will take home PhP1 Million in cash, a condo unit from SM Development Corporation and more!

Miss World Philippines 2011: “She could be YOU”

Posted by Norman on March 25, 2011
Posted in: 1 Pageant Pages, 2 Shout-out-Looks. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , .

Cory Quirino, new franchise owner of Miss World, presents the crown of Miss World Philippines 2011. (Click on the image above to go straight to the pageant's official website)

Our pageant-loving country just got an extra boost with the launching of Miss World Philippines 2011 which aims to put up a pageant that goes beyond skin-deep. Hand-in-hand with the Miss World Organization, Cory Quirino is spearheading Global Quest to give a totally new definition of the Filipina beauty, i.e., Beauty in Giving.

Here is Ms. Quirino’s welcome message as quoted from the Miss World Philippines 2011’s website:

Miss World Philippines: Beauty in Giving

Hello friends of Miss World Philippines ! . If you are a believer in beauty, especially one with a purposeful reason for being, then you are most welcome in our world.

It is with honor and privilege that I have accepted the Exclusive License awarded to me by Mrs. Julia Morley, Chair and CEO of Miss World Limited last January 25, 2011 . This acceptance marks my commitment to the cause of Miss World and the high expectations that come with the title. I am determined to rise up to the challenge of excellence, a tradition of the highest standards set by Miss World for over 60 years .

2011 marks the beginning of a new history for Miss World in our country simply because, for the very first time a Miss World Philippines will be crowned. She will become our Ambassadress of Goodwill to all nations the moment she steps onto the stage of the World Pageant. The Filipina who wins this coveted crown will be a shining example of the heart and soul of Filipino womanhood.

Inspired by the slogan of Miss World Limited – “Beauty with a Purpose,” we are adopting in the Philippines the theme “Beauty in Giving.” And this is why, our winner and her court will put her beauty to good use by caring for the marginalized women and children of the Philippines through various charities, namely, Tuloy Streetchildren Village and the PGH Medical Foundation.

CQGlobal Quest Inc., will manage the Miss World Philippines Pageant and through its activities, earmark funds for the betterment of the lives of countless streetchildren as well as the medical care of thousands of charity patients in the Indigent Wing of the Philippine General Hospital.

It is time for the world to see and to behold the beauty, the goodness and the brilliance of the Filipina and through her, the wondrous beauty that is the Philippines.

You can become a part of this noble crusade by seeking her out, this outstanding candidate – she who will become Miss World – Philippines. And by God’s grace, possibly win the title of Miss World.

Beyond words of gratitude, I thank and bless you all.

Cory Quirino
Chairman and CEO, CQ Global Quest Inc.

(L-R) Wilma Galvante of GMA-7, Henry Sy Jr. of SMDC and Cory Quirino, Miss World Philippines Director during the official launch of the new pageant this week. (Photo credit: Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide)

Together with partners SMDC (SM Development Corporation), GMA-7 (Official Network), City of Puerto Princesa (Official Tourist Destination) Traders Hotel Manila (Official Residence) and CQ Global Quest, Inc., Miss World Philippines 2011 is set to become a prestigious beauty search, with the winner bringing home a cool PhP1,000,000.00 in cash plus a condo unit in one of SMDC’s properties. These two prizes alone combine for a total of approximately PhP4M in value.

For ladies interested to join, you can download the application form HERE or you can get in touch with:

Miss World Philippines Secretariat
Philippine International Convention Center
CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard
Manila, Philippines

(632) 7894789 / (632) 5472558

Finals night will be on July 30, 2011 at the PICC to be aired over GMA-7.

Make history and become the very first Miss World Philippines. Join now! 😉