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Nicole Borromeo wins Reyna ng Aliwan 2019

Posted by Norman on April 28, 2019
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Last night at the CCP Complex in Pasay City, Nicole Borromeo – representing the Sinulog Festival of Cebu – was crowned Reyna ng Aliwan 2019 in the annual competition and automatically became the Festival Queen of All Festivals. She also gifted her province its 9th win, strengthening Cebu’s excellent record in the search. She effectively followed the trail set by the likes of previous titleholders Jamie Herrell, Karla Henry, Cynthia Thomalla, Rogelie Catacutan, Angeli Dione Gomez, Marla Alforque, Steffi Pearson Aberasturi, Sian Maynard and the late Rizzini Alexis Gomez.

It’s only now that I am posting her video during the Q&A in the Pageant Night that I chaired for Aliwan Fiesta 2019. In it, she explained why Cebuanas have continuously dominated the search since its inception.

Below is the complete set of winners:

#ReynaNgAliwan2019:
Nicole Borromeo – Sinulog Festival of Cebu

1st Runner-Up:
Aubrhie Cindyrelle Carpio – Singkaban Festival of Bulacan

(Three) 2nd Runners-Up:
Leandrea Batingan – Tanglawan Festival of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

Alayyza Izzabelle Tolimao – Agten Tufi Festival of Tupi, South Cotabato

Roi Neve Comanda – Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City

Congratulations!

#AliwanFiesta2019

Rogelie Catacutan: Sky-high soon!

Posted by Norman on January 3, 2017
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Rogelie wearing the hijab while training at Saudia

As what Miss Universe 2015 was recently quoted as saying, “There is life after pageants…” And nobody can immediately prove this line more than her fellow Bb. Pilipinas 2015 titleholder Rogelie Catacutan who represented the country in Miss Supranational 2015 where she finished in the Top 20. After serving her 18-month contact with BPCI, she immediately pursued her job application with Saudia Airlines where she is currently in cabin crew training together with other Filipinas in Saudi Arabia.

Very soon, Rogelie will be sky-high as one of the Saudia Flight Attendants in blue (see photo of her uniform below) and traveling the world discovering new cultures and opening windows of opportunities in the process.

Best of luck in your new career, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2015! 😉

Rogelie (rightmost) with her “classmates”

Rogelie uploaded an image of her Saudia uniform

Three by Three: Janicel for Leo, Rogelie for Cary, Christi for Albert

Posted by Norman on June 16, 2016
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Three of our Bb. Pilipinas 2015 Queens as photographed by Raymond Saldaña

Their reigns may be over, but the individual activities continue as winners of Bb. Pilipinas 2015. In this latest shot uploaded by ace photographer Raymond Saldaña, Bb. Pilipinas International Janicel Lubina, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Rogelie Catacutan and Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental Christi Lynn McGarry are shown in one frame wearing Leo Almodal, Cary Santiago and Albert Andrada, respectively.

Janicel was last seen participating in the Flores de Maria 2016 in Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Rogelie, on the other hand, went deeper down south as judge of Mister Zamboanga Peninsula. And of course, we all know thst Christi is one of the three endorsers of Bragais Brides.

Janicel during the Flores de Maria in Sta. Cruz, Laguna

Rogelie in another Cary Santiago as judge of Mister Zamboanga Peninsula

Christi Lynn McGarry as a Bragais Brides endorser

From this point, all three ladies can now move on with relatively normal lives but still carrying the Bb. Pilipinas titles they won as “badges” they can use to continue in spreading their personal causes and/or accepting public appearances and projects.

Keep on being beautiful, ladies! 🙂

Photo Blog: The Gakuya by Kim Gan/Seishun Fashion Show

Posted by Norman on April 29, 2016
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It was a successful fashion event last night at B Hotel in Quezon City when Designer Kim Gan unveiled her latest collection of Gakuya/Seishun which is very Japanese-inspired but filled with a lot of unique touches only she can come up with.

Beauty Queens/Kings and Professional Models walked the ramp, including Miss Universe Philippines 2014 MJ Lastimosa, Bb. Pilipinas International 2014 and 2015 Bianca Guidotti & Janicel Lubina, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2014 and 2015 Yvethe Santiago & Rogelie Catacutan, Mister World Philippines 2015 Sam Ajdani, Miss World Philippines 1st Runner-Up Cassandra Naidas, Kim Ross delos Santos, Alaiza Malinao and more.

With shoes by Jojo Bragais, take a look at the photos taken by my partner-in-coverage Joy Arguil:

MJ Lastimosa

Rogelie Catacutan

Janicel Lubina

Bianca Guidotti

Cassandra Naidas

Kim Ross delos Santos

Alaiza Malinao


Sam Ajdani

Kim Ross delos Santos

Yvethe Santiago

Cassandra Naidas

Designer Kim Gan (left) and shoemaker Jojo Bragais

Jojo Bragais made the shoes for Kim Gan

Sunday Senti Specials: On the last day of their Bb. Pilipinas reigns

Posted by Norman on April 17, 2016
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courtesy of ABS-CBN Entertainment

 

Our Bb. Pilipinas titleholders of 2015

 
On this, the last day of their reigns as Bb. Pilipinas 2015 winners, allow me to pay a brief homage to the most successful batch of titleholders in the modern history of the country’s premiere beauty pageant. This is the quintet which represented us overseas and came home either as the victors or in respectable overall placements.

Miss Universe Philippines 2015 and Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

Bb. Pilipinas International 2015 and Miss International 2015 Top 10 Janicel Lubina

Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 and Miss Intercontinental 2015 1st Runner-Up and Queen of Asia-Oceania Christi Lynn McGarry

Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2015 and Miss Supranational 2015 Top 20 finisher Rogelie Catacutan

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism/Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2015 and Miss Globe 2015 Ann Lorraine Colis

Thank you for bringing pride and honor to our country. Thank you for bringing the best of the Filipina beauty to the world, the Universe rather. And thank you for being shining examples of pageant royalty and grace.

 

Exactly an hour after winning last year, the Bb. Pilipinas 2015 titleholders

 
Your efforts will long be remembered, Pia, Janicel, Christi, Rogelie and Ann! 😀

Sunday Specials: A Special Reunion with Miss Universe Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach 

Posted by Norman on January 24, 2016
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Left to right: Christi, Ann, Pia, Janicel, Rogelie and Hannah. Only Kim is missing.

 
During last night’s Cream Silk Transformations event launch, the winners of Bb. Pilipinas 2015 had a special reunion where Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach grouped herself once more with Bb. Pilipinas International Janicel Lubina, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental Christi Lynn McGarry, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Rogelie Catacutan, Miss Globe 2015 Ann Lorraine Colis and 1st Runner-Up Hannah Ruth Sison. Only 2nd Runner-Up Kimverlyn Suiza was missing.

It was such a special moment for all reigning titleholders as the last time they were together, Pia was still Miss Universe Philippines 2015 and looking at clinching the DIC crown in Las Vegas. This time around, the group feels a lot more emotional especially that one of them actually successfully achieved the most difficult mission of all. And this batch of winners will long be remembered as the one that actually produced the 3rd Miss Universe victory for the Philippines.

See you at the Presscon, Miss U! 🙂

 

   

Formally now: Bb. Pilipinas 2016

Posted by Norman on January 6, 2016
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The 2016 search is so on!

 
I know the question/s nagging you right now. Why are there only five (5) titles at stake and not six (6)? Whatever happened to Miss Globe Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines? Why is Bb. Pilipinas Tourism still up there when it was already excluded when the new website was launched last year?

I tried to contact BPCI regarding the above queries, but have not received any replies or clarifications so far. So what’s my take?

My Speculations:
1) The franchises for Miss Globe and Miss Grand International could initially be just one-year trial collaborations and their renewals are still under negotiations subject for mutual agreement. It is possible for these titles to be reinstated soon. Or not.
2) Bb. Pilipinas Tourism could be there because the organizers of Miss Tourism Queen International (which pushed through with its 2015 finals) might have made amends with BPCI in order to resume the sending of a 2016 representative.

So with that, let me share with you the important things to bring and remember before filing the application:

When is application period?
BPCI will start accepting applications on Dec. 16, 2015, from 10am-5pm. BPCI Office is located at Uniprom Inc., near Red Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum. We will accept applications from Monday – Friday. Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2016.

Where do we get the application form?

You can download the form here or personally go to BPCI Office upon application. Applicants will have to fill up the form at the BPCI office.

What should you bring?
Please provide original copies + one photocopy

Proof of citizenship
For natural-born citizen, Born in the Philippines – birth certificate and Philippine passport, if applicable.

Balikbayan Who Re-Acquired Philippine Citizenship Under R.A. 9225 – Birth Certificate or Report of Birth; and Identification certificate issued by the Bureau of Immigration.

Natural-Born Citizen Born Outside the Philippines – Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate in the country of Birth; or NSO certificate stating that birth was reported by the Philippine consulate and recorded in the Philippines.

Proof of Residency
Valid ID showing residency in the Philippines for those who have not resided outside the country.

For those who have resided outside the Philippines, valid ID showing Philippine address plus any of the following : Philippine Passport, Foreign Passport; or Certificate from Bureau of Immigration stating date of entry into the Philippines.

College or High School Diploma.

Medical Certificate for both physical and Mental health and well-being.

Certificate of Good Moral Character given by your School, Church or Professional Organization.

Two (2) photographs – One close up and one full body shot.

Parent’s consent if below 18 years old.

What is the age requirement to qualify for the pageant?
Applicant should be from 17 to 26 years of age at the time of the pageant.

Here’s a screenshot of Page 1 of the application. Just click on the image to download the complete pdf document. Or click the links in the previous texts as well.

Click above to download the application

Click above to download the application

Sunday Specials: Sign up for Bb. Pilipinas 2016!

Posted by Norman on January 3, 2016
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The time has come for the fiercest of Filipinas to join Bb. Pilipinas 2016!

 
This is the time when young girls will be separated from strong women. This is where the bravest of beautiful souls and faces will come forward to take up the challenge of meeting their pageant destinies #ForThePhilippines. This is when the toughest year of all anticipated missions will take place.

This is Bb. Pilipinas 2016.

Are you really ready for this, potential Binibinis?

 

Six (6) titles will be at stake for Bb. Pilipinas 2016!

 
The eventual winners will have the distinct challenges of going for back-to-back victories in both Miss Universe and Miss Globe, while surpassing the runner-up placements in Miss Intercontinental and Miss Grand International or better yet, nailing our first wins in both. Not to be put aside, the remaining two will have to aim for the country’s 6th Miss International and 2nd Miss Supranational #1 finishes.

This won’t be easy. The Philippines is now a certified global pageant powerhouse nation. Targets will be marked on your backs. And there will be no room for the weak-willed, however gorgeous you look on the outside.

Are you up to it?

Then sign up for Bb. Pilipinas 2016. Refer to the instructions in the top photo grid and you’re on your way to facing what could be your wildest and most fulfilling journeys ever! 😀

Deadline for submission is on January 15.

Thank you for being there #ForThePhilippines!

Posted by Norman on January 2, 2016
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A photo collage of our shining bets in international competitions for 2015

 
The bar is now raised higher than ever before.

Just when everyone thought 2013 was a banner year for Philippine participation in international pageantry, 2015 came stronger and gathered a collection of victories and achievements that eclipsed the tally of two years back. So to recap the string of glorious performances, here is an honor roll of the brightest Filipinas (and Filipinos who made us proud.

Winners:
Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015
Angelia Ong, Miss Earth 2015
Ann Lorraine Colis, Miss Globe 2015
Leren Mae Bautista, Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015
Trixie Maristela, Miss International Queen 2015
Cindy Madumma, Miss Scuba International 2015

1st Runner-Up (or Top 2):
Christi Lynn McGarry, Miss Intercontinental 2015
Maria Daziella Gange, Miss Heritage 2015
Rose-Lyn Ugay, International Best Female Model World 2015

2nd Runner-Up (or Top 3):
Judah Cohen, Mister Tourism International 2015
Divine Ezrha Canaceli, Global Beauty Queen 201
Paulo Noces, International Best Male Model World 2015

3rd Runner-Up:
Parul Shah, Miss Grand International 2015

4th Runner-Up:
Candice Ramos, Miss Global 2015

Top 6:
Arcel Yambing, Mister Model International 2015

Top 10:
Hillarie Parungao, Miss World 2015
Janicel Lubina, Miss International 2015
Reniel Villareal, Mister International 2015
Anabel Christine Tia, Miss United Continents 2015

Top 20:
Rogelie Catacutan, Miss Supranational 2015


And although the three following individuals are part of 2014, let me add the honors they brought since their competitions took place during 2015:
Neil Perez, Mister International 2014
Mary Jean Lastimosa, Top 10, Miss Universe 2014 and
Joseph Doruelo, Top 13, Mister Global 2015

So will 2016 be an uphill climb for everyone who will wear the Philippine sash in the next 12 months? There is difficulty for sure because the incline will be steeper with the standards of both local and international pageant followers getting raised several notches. The target is now on their backs. But nothing is impossible. Quoting Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong, “we will because we can“.

And with that, let us close the 2015 chapter with gratitude in our hearts. The Philippines is not just Country of the Year, but a certified pageant powerhouse nation. 🙂