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Bb. Pilipinas 2020: Schedule of Activities

Posted by Norman on February 7, 2020
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Above is the initial schedule of the important activities for Bb. Pilipinas 2020. Barring any sudden change/s in dates and the like, the Grand Coronation Night will happen – just as I have told some – after Holy Week in April.

Mid- to late-April will definitely be busy for everyone in the pageant.

Now the possibility of the events overlapping with those of Miss Universe Philippines 2020 will be inevitable considering that May 3 will be MUP Finals at MOA Arena. But from where I blog, that shouldn’t be a problem.

As far as the possibility of a provincial engagement for the Binibinis, I have no updates yet. But that is likely to happen in late March.

Welcome Mr. World 2019 Delegates!

Posted by Norman on August 6, 2019
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The Mr World 2019 candidates were given a rousing welcome at the Novotel Manila Araneta Center (Official Residence) earlier in the afternoon today. Actually, around half of the expected 88 have already checked-in, with the rest arriving tonight and tomorrow to complete the roster for Thursday’s Press Presentation.

Mr Philippines JB Saliba – looking stylish and spiffy in a Barong Tagalog – was on hand to welcome his new brothers. The atmosphere was very festive as loud banging of rhythmic drums filled the hotel’s lobby.

Between now and August 22, the candidates will have their hands full with different activities and fast-track challenges leading to the finals on August 23 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Below are more photos from the said activity.

Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019: Your new Queens!

Posted by Norman on June 10, 2019
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Congratulations!
Hail, hail. Your new Queens are here!

Miss Universe Philippines 2019:
Gazini Ganados of Talisay, Cebu

Bb. Pilipinas International 2019:
Bea Patricia Magtanong of Bataan

Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2019:
Resham Ramirez Saeed of Maguindanao

Bb. Pilipinas Grand International 2019:
Samantha Lo of Cebu City

Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2019:
Emma Tiglao of Pampanga

Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2019:
Leren Mae Bautista of Laguna

1st Runner-Up:
Aya Abesamis of Pasig City
2nd Runner-Up:
Samantha Bernardo of Palawan

Happy with the results, dear readers?

#missuniversephilippines #bbpilipinas2019 #beyondbeauty

Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Grand Coronation Night

Posted by Norman on June 9, 2019
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This is a secret update so I’m not sure how long it will last:

3rd Set of Special Awards

Best in National Costume
-Pampanga, Emma Tiglao

Miss Friendship
-Polangui Albay, Sherry Anne Tormes

Best in Talent
-Bacolod, Cassandra Chan

Miss Photogenic
-Talisay City Cebu, Gazini Ganados

Best in Swimsuit
-Bataan, Bea Patricia Magtanong

Best in Long Gown
-Talisay City Cebu, Gazini Ganados

HERE NOW ARE THE TOP 15:

1. Zamboanga City
2. Dumaguete
3. Maguindanao
4. Bataan
5. Pampanga
6. Laguna
7. Cebu City
8. Malabon
9. Pasig City
10. Marikina
11. Palawan
12. Sorsogon
13. Negros Occidental
14. Talisay City, Cebu
15. Masbate

2nd set of Special Awards

Bb. Poten-Cee
-Negros Occidental, Vickie Rushton

Bb. World Balance
-Negros Occidental, Vickie Rushton

Bb. Megawide
-Bataan, Bea Patricia Magtanong

Bb. Creamsilk
-Negros Occidental, Vickie Rushton

The TOP 25!

Puerto Princesa
Masbate
Pampanga
La Union
Zamboanga Sibugay
Marikina City
Sorsogon
Muntinlupa
Caloocan City
Dumaguete
Polangui, Albay
Cebu City
Davao del Sur
Catanduanes
Rizal Province
Quezon City
Bataan
Maguindanao
Laguna
Zamboanga City
Pasig City
Palawan
Malabon
Talisay City, Cebu
Negros Occidental

Notice any big casualties?!?

Special Awards

Miss Manila Bulletin Reader’s Choice
-Negros Occidental Vickie Rushton

Miss Philippine Airlines
-Muntinlupa Martina Diaz

Miss Pizza Hut
-Pampanga Emma Tiglao

Miss Ever Bilena
-Negros Occidental Vickie Rushton

Jag Denim Queen
-Negros Occidental Vickie Rushton

The opening production number that needed to be re-shot due to technical reasons


The souvenir program book

Tonight’s Grand Coronation Night of Miss Universe Philippines | Bb. Pilipinas 2019 will start its TV telecast over ABS-CBN around 10pm (or right after GGV). It will be slightly delayed since the live proceedings inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum will begin on or before 8pm. Now, as practiced by the network for the past couple of years now, the final segment of the competition – the crowning of winners – will be airing simultaneous with the actual announcement inside the Big Dome.

For your guidance and information.

PS. Delays are happening inside the Big Dome. The entire opening production number had to be re-shot from the start. It’s like everything will just start now.

Will Catriona Gray be bluer than blue tomorrow night?

Posted by Norman on June 8, 2019
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Catriona and Mak

Pageant fans and followers are anticipating that Miss Universe Catriona Gray will be wearing a Mak Tumang when she turns over the Miss Universe Philippines crown tomorrow night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. What’s more, the image above had been “leaked” as the possible gown that she will use – a bluer version of the now popular lava gown.

This is not officially confirmed as expected, but expect Queen Cat to be at her dazzling best during the Grand Coronation itself.

Bb. Pilipinas 2019 for the 12th World Autism Awareness Day

Posted by Norman on April 2, 2019
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In this entry are some official photos of the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Candidates as they participated in the observance of the 12th World Autism Awareness Day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum (which was lit in blue to signify their solidarity with the cause) inside The Araneta Center.