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Monday, March 31, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Runners-Up: Laura Lehmann and Hannah Ruth Sison

Hannah Ruth Sison and Laura Victoria Lehman: Ladies rounding this years Bb. 2014 Winners
Laura Lehman (2014 1st Runner Up) and Hannah Sison (2014 2nd Runner Up) round out the winners of last night's Bb. Pilipinas 2014, while there is no guarantee of an international representation, Laura and Hannah will still enjoy a year's worth of representation of BPCI and its affiliates - Araneta Center, Gateway Mall et al.

As to joining, Laura and Hannah can still both take part this year with the extended age limit for Hannah's case. For now, let's see the two girls more with the 5 queens shall we? , , ,

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Miss Asia Pacific World Philippines 2014: Hillarie Danielle Parungao

A little break for Bb. Pilipinas introducing to you this year's representative (appointed) to Miss Asia Pacific World Philippines: Hilarie Danielle Parungao.

Parungao, 22 is currently a model by profession. Hillarie succeeds Grendel Alvarado (2012) and Czarina Rosales (2013) and will be representing the country to the 2nd edition of the revamped Miss Asia Pacific World Super Talent in Korea.

How many likes for our bet?

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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: A Bit of an Appetizer for Everyone

Before we get to the main dish this evening, let's check out the 40 beautiful ladies of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 and check out the ladies shot in their swimsuits for Star Studio and isnaberong macutelet for uploading. They were group into 8 groups of 5 ladies.

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Candidate # 1 - 5

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Candidate # 6-10

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Candidate # 11 - 15

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Candidate # 16 - 20

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Candidate # 21 - 25

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Candidate # 26 - 30

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Candidate # 31 - 35

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Candidate # 36 - 40 
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Thursday, March 27, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Winners

40 girls, 7 placements for 2014 (Bb. Pilipinas Photo) 


The 51st Edition of Bb. Pilipinas will happen on Sunday, March 30 where Ariella Arida (2013 Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea Rose Santiago (Miss International 2013), Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational 2013) and Joanna Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International 2013 Semifinalist). The Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental will also be given at the end of the event.

WINNERS:

Miss Universe Philippines 2014 - Mary Jean Lastimosa (#25)

Bb. Pilipinas International - Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti (#22)

Bb. Pilipinas Supranational - Yvethe Marie Santiago (#35)

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Parul Shah (#4)

Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental - Kris Tiffany Janson (#13)

1st Runner Up - Laura Lehman (#11)

2nd Runner Up - Hannah Ruth Sison (#27)



SPECIAL AWARDS

Best in National Costume - # 13 - Kris Tiffany Janson

Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice - #39 - Ladylyn Riva

Miss Photogenic - # 13 - Kris Tiffany Janson

Miss Friendship - # 21 - Raquel Kabigting

Best in Talent - #33 - Gabrielle Tilokani

Bb. Avon - #35 - Yvethe Santiago

Best in Swimsuit - # 25 - Mary Jean Lastimosa

Bb. Creamsilk - # 35 - Yvethe Santiago

Bb. Pal - # 8 - Pia Wurtzbach

She's So JAG Award - #8 - Pia Wurtzbach

Best in Long Gown - # 22 - Bianca Guidotti




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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Just in: Miss Universe Gabriela Isler in the Philippines for Bb. Pilipinas 2014

 

Just in: 2013 Miss Universe Gabriela Isler just landed a few hours ago with Miss Universe President Paula Shugart. The reigning queen will be on hand until March 30 for the crowning of the new Miss Universe Philippines. She will be on hand to some activities prior to the Coronation Night which we will try to feature here.

Welcome to the Philippines Molly!

Photo: OPMB Worldwide/Noli Berioso




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Top Model of the World 2014: Janicel Lubina hopes to bring home the crown

 

Janicel Lubina, reigning Miss Bikini Philippines 2013 leaves today, March 27 for El Gouna, Red Sea to represent the Philippines to the Top Model of the World Contest this coming April 11.

Slimmers World Philippines, organizers of Miss Bikini Philippines partnered with Top Model of the World Philippines Ms. Caroline de Venecia which gave Janicel the right to represent PH to the international contest. Both camps have high hopes for Janicel to bring home the top award. She will aim to equal the feat of Michelle de Leon who won the Top Model of the World title for the Philippines in 2007. Past Filipina delegates to the international modeling tilt were: Lorena Pangan (3rd runner-up, 1995), Cherry Ann Chavez (semi-finalist, 1997), Elizabeth Sison (1998), Justine Gabionza (4th runner-up, 2002), Michelle de Leon (winner, 2007), Rosita Defino (Miss Congeniality, 2008), Christi Lynn McGarry (semi-finalist, 2010), Madison Elliot (2011), Christina Davis (2012) and Shermaine de Ramos (2013).


Miss Grand Philippines 2014: Separate pageant it is

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Miss Grand Philippines will most likely come from another pageant and that the JDV delegates of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 will have to go to the same process once again to succeed Miss Grand Philippines 2013 Ali Forbes.

Do you consider this a good move for John Dela Vega? or should she just consider her ladies like Raquel Kabigting or Vessica Sambo for Miss Grand International?
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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014: How far will Kimverlyn Suiza go?

Will Binibini 15 Kimverlyn Suiza lie down on her daybed like Bathsheba with a crown on her head? (Photo credit: Bruce Casanova for Bb. Pilipinas)  

When she joined Bb. Pilipinas 2014, she has also given up her right & prizes to Miss Philippines Earth 2013 as its Miss Philippines Air titleholder, but jumping ship just before the next Eco-Warrior court has been crowned is something she needed to do instead of waiting for the 2015 edition as she is already 25 years old. 

Now a few days before the contest, all eyes will be on this crossover beauty in how far she will go towards the finals night. What crown will you like to give her? 
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Kris Tiffany Janson is this year's Best in National Costume

 

Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Candidate # 13 Kris Tiffany Janson was announced as this year's Best in National Costume last night at the BBP '14 Primer shown in Sunday's Best. The ensemble was designed by Cary Santiago.

Will Kris do a Nicole Schmitz who won the award in 2012 and eventually win Bb. Pilipinas-International? That we will have to find out on March 30.

Photo Credit: BPCI 
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Final Predictions from Beauty Queens Online

Here is my Final Prediction for Bb. Pilipinas 2014:

The lady in photo is my choice to win it all: Pia Wurtzbach

MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES - Pia Wurtzbach 
BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL - Kris Tiffany Janson
BB. PILIPINAS SUPRANATIONAL - Mary Jean Lastimosa
BB. PILIPINAS TOURISM - Nichole Manalo 
BB. PILIPINAS INTERCONTINENTAL - Yvethe Santiago 
1st Runner Up - Kimverlyn Suiza
2nd Runner Up - Diana Arevalo 

Semifinalists:
Laura Lehmann   
Ellore Noelle Punzalan
Julian Aurine Flores 
Joy Diaz 
Hannah Mariz Dela Guerra
Liezel Ramos
Vessica Sambo
Emma Mary Tiglao





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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Reigning Queens at the Parade of Beauties

 

Cindy, Ara, Bea and Mutya joined the 40 candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 last Saturday in the Parade of Beauties. This is one of the last activities of the reigning queens before they turn over their crowns next Sunday, March 30.

It has been a fabulous ride for the four and I believe we won't stop seeing them yet after this, Bea and Mutya are reigning queens of Miss International and Miss Supranational respectively, while Ara and Cindy most probably will be helping out their successors and with their 18-month BPCI contract, I think we will be seeing them in a few more BPCI events this year.

photo: Sash Factor 
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Miss Philippines Earth 2014: Bianca Paz's last hurrah for pageants

 

If you would notice it, Bianca Paz, Miss World Philippines 3rd Princess for 2013 is hardly visible to any CQGQ events, it has been Janicel Lubina, Zahra Saldua and Omarie Linn Osuna doing their chores with CQGQ, this may be the reason why as Bianca officially makes it to MPE 2014.

Bianca Paz is probably one of those pageant veterans in MPE. She was a former BBP'09 candidate, a BBP'11 candidate who was disqualified a few days before the finals night and a MWP '11 and '13 3rd Runner Up.

How will you rate her chances to succeed Angelee Delos Reyes?

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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: One more crown in Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental

Logos of Bb Pilipinas and Miss Intercontinental pageants 

This year's candidates will compete for 5 crowns: Universe, International, Supranational, Tourism and Intercontinental, putting an end to rumors that the Bb. Pilipinas Charities have acquired the franchise to the Europe based pageant run by the World Beauty Organization as confirmed in the Ricky Lo report below:. 


In the previous years, Mutya ng Pilipinas is responsible for sending delegates to Miss Intercontinental, last of which is Koreen Medina who placed 3rd Runner Up and was the Queen of Asia & Oceania. 
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Monday, March 17, 2014

Miss Philippines Earth 2014: More Binibini Heading the MPE stage

Familiar faces Mary Ann Ross Misa (BBP 2010), Monique Manuel (BBP 2011), Anna Carmela Aquino and Mary Rose Pujanes (BBP 2013) are now official candidates to Miss Philippines Earth, there are at least a few more names of former Binibini candidates who are now eco-warriors.

 
Anna Czarina Buenviaje
Bb. Pilipinas 2012 candidate 
Representing Malinao, Albay to MPE 2014

Bencelle Bianzon
Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Candidate
Representing Iloilo to MPE 2014

                                                                 Patrixia Sherly Santos 
                                                          Bb. Pilipinas 2010 Candidate 



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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Parade of Beauties on Saturday

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It's that time of the year once more for Bb. Pilipinas, the 2014 Parade of Beauties will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 around the Araneta Center.

 
Last year's costumes (Binibini 1-5 of Binibini Gold) 

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Will there be at least new crowns?
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Saturday, March 15, 2014

Throwback: Bb. Pilipinas 2002 Final Walk


While we can say that Binibini 2013 is actually the best batch, the Binibini 2001 winners still owns the bragging rights to having all its Top 5 winners do the final walk the following year. Aside from then reigning Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2001 Zorayda Andam, Bb. Pilipinas World Gilrhea Quinzon and Bb. Pilipinas International Maricarl Tolosa, then 1st Runner Up Michelle Reyes and 2nd Runner Up Maricar Balagtas were acknowledged as Miss Tourism International 2001 and Miss Globe 2001.

Balagtas later on joined in 2004 and was hailed as Miss Universe Philippines 2004.

(Image hosted credited at www.veestarz.com - No copyright infringement intended) 


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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Primer on March 23


bbp2014There is a lot to look forward to on the forthcoming weekend in Bb. Pilipinas 2014 (March 22 & 23), March 22 marks the annual parade of beauties where the 40 contestants along with the reigning queens are presented in the roads leading to Smart Araneta Coliseum, March 23 marks the primer of the Bb. Pilipinas 2014, tagged as The Road to the Crown and will be shown on Sunday's Best at ABS-CBN. 

Watch Video Here:


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Miss Philippines Earth 2014: Rizza-Belen Diaz from the Filipino Community-West Coast, USA


Rizza-Belen Diaz: Will she do an Alma Cabasal or surpass her predecessor even more?

Miss Philippines Earth-USA Eco-Tourism Rizza-Belen Diaz will be representing the Filipino Community of San Francisco, USA to the Miss Philippines Earth 2014 come this May. Rizza succeeds reigning Miss Philippines-Water (Miss Philippines-Earth Filipino Community-West Coast 2013) Alma Cabasal and she hopes she will have enough gear to be the best battle to at least surpass or make the most out of her trip to the Philippines.

Credit: rgmphotos.com for Rizza-Belen Diaz photo 
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Are they your Top 3?

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Here I am again with my hypothetical Top 3:

Kris Janson, Nichole Manalo and Yvethe Santiago are in photo during the JAG sponsor visit of the 40 ladies of Bb. Pilipinas. 

How will you place them if they are the Top 3 contenders standing?

If you will ask me, it will be Kris Janson for Miss Universe Philippines, Nichole Manalo for Bb. Pilipinas International and Yvethe Santiago for Miss Supranational Philippines. 


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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Good morning from the Reigning Queens

 
Photo Credit: Fashion Pulis

Since it is Sunday, let's bring good vibes to the table shall we, here is the photo of the Golden Binibini batch of reigning queens: Cindy (Miss Tourism Queen International Finalist), Ara (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea (Miss International 2013) and Mutya (Miss Supranational 2013). This photoshoot was most probably held in Montemar Beach Club in Bataan. The reigning queens are busy preparing their stuff before they turn over their crowns come March 30.

Have you ready your bets? Oh well, your guess is still as good as mine. I haven't had the chance to have my "final final" picks, for now, let's enjoy Sunday, and the picture of probably the best Binibini batch to my memory. 
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Miss Filipinas 2014 Winners

Congratulations is due to the following winners of the recently concluded Miss Filipinas, not to be confused with Bb. Pilipinas 2014, Miss Filipinas is for young ladies 16-23 years old and are about women empowerment.

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Miss Filipinas 2014: Odessa Mae Tadaya(Guimba, Nueva Ecija)

Odessa will be representing the country to the Miss Heritage World 2014 sometime in December at Lesotho. Miss Heritage Tourism was Nicole Shaye Dichoso while runners-up were Roselle Joy Duca (Luzon), Mary Grace Abruga (Visayas) and Celine Aparicio (Mindanao)

Credits to the owners of the photos 
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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Is Vessica Sambo JDV's top bet for BBP 2014?

While there are camp-favorites Aces and Queens and Kagandahang Flores, Team John Dela Vega for Bb. Pilipinas 2014 should not be taken for granted, especially the towering presence of Vessica Sambo. Vessica, the reigning Reyna ng Bulacan is still actually my list of title holders, actually she can spoil very much for any of the titles, or a runners-up position just like how Ali Forbes made do in 2012 and eventually became the delegate to Miss Grand Philippines.

By the way, do you consider her as John Dela Vega's bet for Miss Grand Philippines (if in case she doesn't win a crown?)
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Where's Carla Lizardo in your book right now?

 
Carla Lizardo for Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental?

Carla Lizardo almost didn't make it to the Official Candidates and is now tagged as a recalled queen (with Aiza Faeldonia) but this lady sure has what it takes to bag a crown. A former Mutya ng Pilipinas Intercontinental, Carla gave up her chance then to compete internationally to Christi Lynn McGarry in lieu of school requirements. 

Now part of the Top 40,  do you give Carla a chance at possibly winning BBP Intercontinental or are you placing her in the higher crowns such as Miss Universe PH and BBP-International?

Photo: Bb. Pilipinas (Official)

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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: 3rd Round of Top Picks

Releasing to you my 3rd Round Top Picks for Bb. Pilipinas 2014, I can't actually narrow down my list yet, so many things in mind, especially with the impending addition of the Miss Intercontinental Philippines title (if it will be added) or the 2nd Runner Up position (so many beautiful ladies, yes).



MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES 2014 - Pia Wurtzbach

Pia is still my choice for Miss Universe Philippines, probably because she has been there, she knows what it takes to succeed Ara Arida and at the most, she has experienced working with BPCI. I still don't believe in the reward system though for Pia will give a lot of effort just to win that crown.

Spoilers: Janson, Lastimosa, Santiago (Yvethe)


BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL 2014 - Kris Tiffany Janson

The Cebuana lass for me is my best candidate for BbP-I, unlike Miss Universe, winners of Miss International presents a doll-like aura and should supposedly be sweet and charming, I think she fits the bill.

Spoilers: Wurtzbach, Manalo, Guidotti




BB. PILIPINAS TOURISM 2014 - Nichole Marie Manalo

Miss Tourism Queen International 2014 has always been in China and what better way to select a delegate than a girl who probably will stand out with them. Nichole Marie Manalo is my best bet to succeed Joanna Cindy Miranda and probably have the chance to win it all.

Spoilers: Lehman, Lizardo

BB. PILIPINAS SUPRANATIONAL 2014 - Mary Jean Lastimosa
MJ deserves a crown, not because it's her last time to join BBP but I believe Kagandahang Flores training her to become a winner. MJ can go to Peru walking (and thinking) like a winner and with the reigning queen Mutya Datul with her in case she wins, I see room for a back-to-back Supra crown.

Spoilers: Sison, Shah, Arevalo, K. Santiago 


BB. PILIPINAS INTERCONTINENTAL 2014- Diana Arevalo
If and only if the 5th crown is true, I'd like Diana Arevalo to represent us to Miss Intercontinental 2014. Diana like MJ knows the ropes of BPCI too well to be left unnoticed and I believe a crown is indeed rightful for her.

Spoilers: Lizardo (She's originally the Mutya Intercontinental 2010), Lehmann, Asanion



1st RUNNER UP - Kenneth Santiago 
My runner-up for this year is Kenneth Santiago, giving her a chance to polish herself for a year and join again.

Spoiler: Guidotti, Shah 

I still have one week to release my picks - watch out! 


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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Ma. Paula Bianca Paz and Martha Chloe McCulley: Are they your next Eco-Warriors?

 
Bianca and Chloe were part of the maiden edition of Miss World Philippines 2011

Rumor has it that Bianca Paz and Martha Chloe McCulley are making their last hurrah with the pageant scene as they both enter the Miss Philippines Earth 2014 competition. Bianca was 3rd Runner Up and Chloe was 2nd Runner Up in 2011 wherein the competition was won by Miss World 2011 1st Princess Gwendoline Ruais. Bianca took another chance in 2013 and still bagged the 3rd Runner Up behind eventual Miss World 2013 Megan Young.

If the two would make it I think the competition will be as tough as advertised.
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Will there be a 5th crown?

 
Will there be another girl crowning the 5th lady? (Photo grabbed from Sash Factor)

OPMB Worldwide has posted on FB that there might be a 5th crown for Bb. Pilipinas 2014 which is the Miss Intercontinental crown. Though there is no confirmation yet from BPCI, pageant sources have deemed this mostly a done deal. 

If there is a Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental 2014, will there be 7 or just 6 winners? 

That is something I am wanting to find out myself.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Meet the new Miss Philippines Fire 2013: Athina Chia

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With Kimverlyn Suiza joining Bb. Pilipinas 2014, Carousel Productions, owner of Miss Philippines-Earth announces the new Miss Philippines-Fire in Athina Chia of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Nancy Leonard becomes Miss Philippines Air and Alma Cabasal becomes Miss Philippines Water. Miss Philippines-Eco Tourism Bernadette Aguirre retains her title.

Photo from Miss Philippines Earth Official
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Who's scared of Nichole Manalo?


I just read the article of Ricky Lo in Philippine Star, Admittedly, Nichole Marie Manalo, 24 is out to chase history which was set by her relatives: her aunt, Nini Ramos was Bb. Pilipinas International 1968, her elder sister Kate Manalo-Hernandez was Bb. Pilipinas World 2002 and Bianca was Miss Universe Philippines 2009. The nurse from Manila Doctors College Batch 2010 wants to prove that she isn't just the baby sister of Kate and Bianca and that packaging by Kagandahang Flores will allow her to win one crown period.

Is she winnable? My thoughts she can place at the Top 5 but definitely a lot of work ahead, but we'll like to give her a chance.


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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Mister Global 2014: Wilfred Placencia is PH bet in Thailand

 

Taking a break from Bb. Pilipinas 2014, we go to the male pageants where Philippines is set to be represented in the Mister Global 2014 by Mister International Philippines 2013 1st Runner Up, Wilfred Placencia. The competition is to take place on March 22-27, 2014 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Wilfred is on the same team as Gil Wagas who was Mister International Philippines 2013 and Mister International 4th Runner Up.

Credits to the owner of the photo.
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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Reigning queens at the JAG Fashion Show

The reigning queens Ariella Arida, Bea Rose Santiago, Mutya Datul and Cindy Miranda joined the 40 contestants in the JAG Fashion Show.

 
Ariella Arida proves that runway is hers, most probably defined during the MU 2013 in Russia 

 
Miss International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago's body is definitely to die for, even after the competition 

 
Miss Tourism Queen International Top 10 Finalist Cindy Miranda is more than just a pretty face (this proves it)

Amazing, just as how she swooned over people at Belarus! Miss Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul

It is just simply fabulous how this ladies had been transformed by Madam Stella Marquez Araneta and the BPCI group in a matter of a year and becoming the best batch (to my memory) of Bb. Pilipinas winners. They may be turning over their respective crowns by March 30, but their achievements will be something memorable for the rest of their lives.

2 of 4 winners will still remain visible though, as Mutya Datul and Bea Rose Santiago will take part of Miss Supranational and Miss International 2014 (where we hope for a back to back, God willing!)

Photo credit: Bb. Pilipinas Official Facebook Page
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014: Ellore Noelle Punzalan and her final push for a crown

She is not majority's favorite, but her performances have finally caught heads to turn for her. Ellore Noelle Punzalan, 26 knows that this is her last shot for a Binibining Pilipinas crown and she is giving her best towards the competition.

Her biggest advantage towards this competition is her competition ready body and her fluent conversational English. I actually do not mind seeing her win a crown this year (not just the Manila Bulletin's Reader's Choice), she can give this ladies a run for their money.

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