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Last July 2, Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation officially starts its Casting Call for Misters of Filipinas 2016 at One Esplanade, Mall of Asia Grounds, Pasay City.


In a handful of men that joined, A familiar face beckons the initial screening, Alberto Rodulfo “AR” Dela Serna, who wore #11 in the Casting Call. AR, the former Misters 2015 1st Runner Up resigned last May 2016 and spent his vacant time in Bohol before submitting the applications to rejoin Misters of Filipinas.


The Casting Call would still run for a couple of more weeks before the Final Callback where PEPPS would announce the Official Candidates. Nevertheless, AR’s supporters are rallying in support for him this early. This also downplays previous speculations of AR jumping ship as some Misters 2015 devotees had thought of following the trend of previous winners going to another organization.

Your blogger is pretty certain of the improvement he has as he comes back and his journey to another spot at the Official Candidates this year is something we can all look forward to.

AR dear, It would still be a long road, but hey! You can do this. Best of Luck!
Ar Dela Serna , Male Pageants , Misters of Filipinas 2016

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June Macasaet , Mauro Lumba , Neil Perez , Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation Inc.

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Kiara Giel Gregorio (MPE-Air), Imelda Schweighart (MPE 2016), The Man Behind KF, Rodgil Flores and Melanie Mader (MPE-Tourism)

At the end of the Miss Philippines Earth nationals, we saw the crowning of Imelda Schweighart who comes from the Kagandahang Flores camp and two more ladies within the Top 5 in Kiara Giel Gregorio (MPE-Air 2016) and Melanie Mader (MPE-Eco Tourism 2016) and the man better known as the pillar of KF, Rodgil Flores is definitely one happy trainer.

This is KF's 9th straight Miss Philippines Earth crown and it is no secret that they have produced majority of the winners since 2001.

Imelda Schweighart , Kagandahang Flores , Kiara Giel Gregorio , Melanie Mader

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PEPPS Foundation, organizers of Misters of Filipinas 2016 announces the initial Casting Call for the NEXT Exceptional Misters of Filipinas.

Be the Next Mister International Philippines, Man of the World Philippines, Manhunt International Philippines, Man of the Year Philippines and Mister Globe Philippines.

If you got what it takes and has met the qualifications stated above (Single, 18 to 28 years old, At least 5’10” in height, Dynamic and Fit), please email your photos, contact number, age, height at peps.philippines@yahoo.com.ph and mistersoffilipinas@gmail.com. Deadline of Applications will be on June 30, 2016.

There would be a special go-see (casting call) in Tagum on June 19, 2016 10AM-2 PM. Manhunt International Philippines 2015 Don Mcgyver Cochico and Mister International 2014 Neil Perez would be present  in the event.

The Manila Casting would happen on July 2, 2016 and your blogger would be giving you details once things are final with the organization.

Reigning PEPPS Kings are Neil Perez (Mister International 2014), Don Mcgyver Cochico (Manhunt International Philippines)  and Karan Singhdole (Man of the Year Philippines)

   


Carlo Morris Galang , Don McGyver Cochico , Karan Singhdole , Misters of Filipinas 2016 , Neil Perez

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Angelia Ong for Almodal

As we await today’s Miss Philippines Earth 2016 Finals, we say gracias to the outgoing Miss Philippines Earth 2015 and Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong. Angelia has been the queen she envisioned herself to be – with her battlecry “We Will Because We Can”, she downplayed doubts by going all the way to the finals and go on to achieve a back-to-back feat after her predecessor, Jamie Herrell.

Leo Almodal with her muses: Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell and Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong

 It was indeed a fruitful reign as the Philippines’ woman of the Earth for Angelia, she relinquishes her national crown later and continues her journey as Miss Earth. Angelia Ong , Jamie Herrell , Leo Almodal , Miss Philippines Earth 2015

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Another pageant blogger covered all details significantly well, please read Pageant Sentinel by Giovanni J. Yazon

The 23 year old Boholano hottie has already announced his resignation from PEPPS and doing activities in lieu of Misters 2016 and now what gives?

Alberto Rodulfo “AR” Dela Serna was one of those winners from PEPPS that your blogger has followed from the beginning of his journey through Misters 2015. We had not seen each other personally, but his demeanor and his way of talking with fans would make you love him more. (He already had a fan base in Buddies, whom he shares with reigning Manhunt Philippines Don Cochico).

On the brink of numerous pageant resignations, AR stayed loyal to the organization, your blogger even remembers the surprise party which was thrown for him by PEPPS, if that isn’t loyalty, I wonder what you mean by that.

His resignation brings about a lot of questions to this date, some of which may make people speculate from time to time, so some of them are partly answered here:.

• Is he transferring? As far as I have read and learned, he is not (Numerous people have already had it in their mind that he is transferring to another management).
  PEPPS VP Jhune Salud already addressed the issue that there was no issue with PEPPS and AR is also not transferring to any other camp.
• What brought him to resign? Personal Decision, AR had always emphasized that and  he has been grateful to PEPPS.
• Will he consider joining one more time? Only  AR can tell.

People behind the organization cannot downplay speculations, but those who know AR, you definitely know the answer to all this.

For now, the former Misters 2015 – Tagbilaran City, Bohol enjoys his time off back in his hometown, still answering messages, commenting through every fan’s comments and addressing the buddies who still went out their way to support both AR and Don.

To my dear AR: I’ve always admired how you, Don and Karan stayed within the organization until the end, loyalty is definitely unquestionable, and while your blogger is stunned to know you did resign, rest assured that the #buddies and your Madam (yes, AR calls me Madam) would support whatever you do – whether be successful in another goal or to come back and join Misters 2016 – 2017 or 2018. Ar Dela Serna , Misters of Filipinas 2016

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24 year old Jay Daniel Chuong (a.k.a. Jay Daniel Verano) wins Mister Golden Universe 2016 1st Runner Up.

Jay, who was originally the candidate of Mister United Continents Philippines to Mister Imperial Universe Pageant had an early mission to Manaus, Brazil, and he did exceed everybody's expectations by getting near the crown.

Jay wore a Mikee Sangco national costume and trained under Gouldian's Makoy Manlapaz.


J Daniel Verano , Mister Golden Universe , Mister Golden Universe Philippines 2016 , Mister United Continents PH 2016

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The biggest, grandest and most celebrated male pageant in the Philippines bring to you Misters of Filipinas 2016.

Join us and become the next
Man of the Year Philippines
Mister Globe Philippines
Manhunt International Philippines
Man of the World Philippines
and Mister International Philippines


The search is on! Email us at peps.philippines@yahoo.com.ph your photo and 1 min video introducing yourself and tell us why you want to join Misters of Filipinas.

Deadline of submission of entries will be on June 30, 2016.

Video: Property of Misters of Filipinas - Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation Inc.
By: Oxin Productions

Misters of Filipinas 2016 , Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation Inc.

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In 3 weeks, new group of winners would be crowned under Mister United Continents Philippines 2016. Here are the rules on how to vote for MUCP 2016 – Mister Online Popularity Award:
1. Please go to the the Mister United Continents Philippines Official Facebook page and like the page first. Here is the link, http://web.facebook.com/misterunitedcontinentsPH/.
2. You can now vote for favorite MUCP 2016 candidate at this link, http://435071.tbits.me/
To vote, click the picture of the candidate but before submitting your vote, you should validate first your Facebook account.
Alexis Francis Martinez , Mark Andrew Baron , Mister United Continents PH 2016

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For the past few weeks, your blogger has turned into "male" pageantry through Misters The Pageant.

Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation Inc. (PEPPs), franchise holder of Mister International, Manhunt International and Man of the Year Philippines has been supportive to what your blogger has found good to write. The reigning winners: Don Cochico (Manhunt Int'l PH), Karan (Man of the Year PH) and AR (1st RU) had all been friendly (and your blogger thinks it would be easy to work with them personally).

Your blogger is grateful for PEPPs: Sir Jhune Salud, Sir Carlo Morris Galang, Mam Marianne Galang, Sir Dan Apacible, the winners circle of PEPPs for the last 2 years: Sir Neil Perez, Nicko Cruz, AR Dela Serna, Karan Singhdole, Don Cochico. Looking forward to more activities leading through Misters 2016. Your blogger does not call blogging as a career rather as a way of supporting advocacies - something PEPPs always had a strong stand for.


Misters - The Mister Filipinas Search , Misters 2016 The Pageant

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5 New Ladies have been selected to replace and complete the cast for Bb. Pilipinas 2016. The 5 originally chosen contestants were disqualified due to height reasons.

Candidate # 6 - Candy Del Castillo

Bb. Pilipinas Candidate # 6 - Candy Del Castillo (JDV) is a private school teacher from Bocaue, Bulacan.

Candidate # 8 - Karen Ibasco

Bb. Pilipinas Candidate # 8 - Karen Ibasco (KF) is a beauty and brain charmer, she has a master's degree in Applied Physics (Cum Laude) and once worked as a medical physicist for St. Luke's Medical Center.

Candidate # 24 - Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap

Bb. Pilipinas Candidate # 24 - Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap is a former TV host and was connected with Rustans.

Candidate # 34 - Sarah Bona

Bb. Pilipinas Candidate #34 - Sarah Bona (KF) has a lot of regional titles, including a 2nd Runner Up title in Miss Bicolandia 2012 to her belt.

Candidate # 39 - Ria Rabajante

Bb. Pilipinas Candidate # 39 - Ria Rabajante (A&Q) -- do you need further introduction?

Candy, Karen, Niza, Sarah and Ria are replacements for Daziella Gange, Marlann Flores, Tatiana Maher, Aniger Wiji Cruz and Loren Artajos.
Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Ria Rabajante , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Sarah Bona

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The Misters 2015 reigning winners had their courtesy call last week with Viva Artists Agency, the above photo shows AR Dela Serna (1st RU), Don McGyver Cochico (Manhunt International Philippines 2016), Neil Perez (Mister International 2014), Karan Singhdole (Man of the Year Philippines 2016) and Christian Mark Galang (Mister Asia PH 2014) in the VIVA Office for possible collaboration that may happen (as to what, you do have to stay tune!)


They also had a round table discussion with UNICEF Philippines, to which PEPPS will have numerous activities in partnership with this year.


And should you be interested with joining Misters of Filipinas 2016 - United Kingdom, well, the search is on for the next representative that will succeed Jules Chan - Misters of Filipinas 2015 United Kingdom. For details, you may look at this photo abbove. Ar Dela Serna , Christian Mark Galang , Don McGyver Cochico , Karan Singhdole , Misters 2016 The Pageant , Neil Perez

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A fiercer Nichole Marie Manalo made it to the Official List of Candidates this year.

The photo above, one of Nichole's latest shows how the youngest Manalo had improved for the better, with the hopes of finally landing a Bb. Pilipinas crown.

She already made it to the Top 15 in the 2014 Nationals and with this year being her last chance, Nichole may probably had a few aces on her sleeves, something for sure we had not seen for a long time.

And I'm sure her Ate Katherine and Ate Bianca would be really proud of her. Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Nichole Manalo , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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With the victory of Mister Philippines 2015 Mike Gerard Mendoza as the 2015 Senior Grand Champion Male Model of the World in the recent World Championship of Performing Arts, the Mister Philippines Inc. Organization is extra motivated in the 2016 Search.

Titles at stake for this year’s competition are Mister Universe Philippines 2016, Mister Global Philippines 2016, Mister Global Teen Philippines 2016, Mister Philippines Tourism 2016, and Mister Philippines-World Championships of Performing Arts Best Model of the World 2016. The grand coronation night of Mister Philippines 2016 will be staged at the Tanghalang Pasigueños come April 14, Thursday, at 7 p.m.

The First Audition will be held on February 19, 2016 from 9PM - 6PM at the at the El Jardin del Presidente Club House, #41 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle, Quezon City, this Friday, February 19, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The audition is open to all bachelor Filipino citizens, 18 to 31 years old, at least 5 feet and 9 inches tall and with pleasing personality.

Applicants are requested to bring:  original and photo copies of their birth certificated authenticated by the National Statistics Office, Philippine passport, hard and soft copies of their set cards, and swimwear. They must also come in white shirt and jeans/pants.



Mike Gerard Mendoza , Mister Philippines Inc.

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While the 2016 edition is still on the works, the reigning winners of Misters 2015 The Pageant: Karan Singhdole (Man of the Year Philippines), Don McGyver Cochico (Manhunt International Philippines) and AR Dela Serna (1st RU) had been busy with activities as part of the events as reigning PEPPS kings leading to the 2016 contest.

The 3 reigning winners were in Laoag for the Pamulinawen Festival and were part of the judges of Miss Laoag 2016.


As judges of the 2016 Miss Laoag Pageant: The Misters winners with Miss Tourism Queen of the Year 2015/2016 Leren Mae Bautista.

Photo credit from Dennis Natividad Photography/Misters The Pageant

Expect more appearances from the kings of Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation: Neil Perez (Mister International 2014), Karan, Don, AR, Christian Mark Galang (Mister Asia Philippines 2014) and Nicko Cruz (Misters 2014 1st Runner Up) onwards the road to the 2016 competition.

Ar Dela Serna , Don McGyver Cochico , Karan Singhdole , Misters 2015 , Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation Inc.

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The 40 Official Candidates for Bb. Pilipinas 2016 has been named, this ladies are bound to fight for 5 crowns: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental and Bb. Pilipinas Grand International.


Indeed a challenging year after the respective placements of Pia Wurtzbach (Miss Universe 2015), Ann Colis (Miss Globe 2015), Christi Lynn McGarry (Miss Intercontinental 1st Runner Up), Parul Shah (Miss Grand International 3rd RU), Janicel Lubina (Miss International Top 10 Semifinalist) and Rogelie Catacutan (Miss Supranational Top 20).


Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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Mariella Castillo's latest pic: Photo credit to the owner

Another aspirant who would want to capture a Bb. Pilipinas 2016 crown is Mariella Castillo.

If the name does ring a bell, well, it should be, Ella, then 18 already signed up and made it to Bb. Pilipinas 2010 (batch of Venus Raj, Czarina Gatbonton and Krista Kleiner) where she landed at the Top 15 that year. Fresh of Bb. Pilipinas 2010, Ella was picked by the local franchise holders to be the country's representative to Miss Global Teen where she was named as the Queen Teen of Asia and Oceania.

Now 24, Ella is back, under Kagandahang Flores with the hopes of trying to slay finally a Bb. Pilipinas crown.

Mariella Castillo , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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After 4 years of hiatus, Manhunt International has already called out its national directors for the confirmation of the participation of their Manhunt winners to the Manhunt International 2016 Pageant.

Th Manhunt International 2016 Pageant returns from May 20 - 29, 2016 at Shenzhen, China, The Reigning Winner for Manhunt International is June Macasaet of the Philippines

Don McGyver Cochico, Manhunt International Philippines 2016, will be participating in this competition.


Don McGyver Cochico , June Macasaet , Manhunt International 2016

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The very first edition of Man of the Year will be held on Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia from August 13-22 in Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru.

Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau Province and is the third largest city on the island of Sumatra, after Medan in the North and Palembang in South Sumatra. A large and clean city, Pekanbaru is better known as a business city for its exports of crude oil, palm oil, and pulp and paper. It is cut from west to east by the Siak River, which serves as river transport.

Around Pekanbaru you will find miles of palm oil plantations, and a number of oil drillings in Dumai and Rumbai. The town also has a number of manicured golf courses and boasts a large sports center.
Because of its history, Pekanbaru is a cosmopolitan city inhabited by a number of ethnic groups, including Malays, Minangkabau and a sizeable Chinese population.

This year's Man of the Year Philippines is Karan Singhdole from Misters 2015 Winners under Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation.   Karan Singhdole , Man of the Year , Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation Inc.

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It's that time of the year again as the Miss Global Philippines Organization on its 3rd year begins its preparations for Miss Global Philippines 2016.

Qualifications:
- 18 - 28 years old
- Minimum Height Requirement of 5'6"
- At least High School Graduate
- Filipino Citizen

Then head over to the Miss Global Philippines Foundation Office. It is open from monday to friday 10am to 5pm at 4E Symphony Tower, Sgt. Esguerra St., corner Timog Avenue, Quezon City.

Please look for Rhea 0905 322 8503/ (02) 956 6483

Deadline of Applications is until March 31, 2016.

The Miss Global Philippines Organization has made it successfully in the last 2 pageants with Catherine Almirante (2014) as 2nd Runner Up and reigning Miss Global Philippines Mary Candice Ramos who was 4th Runner Up in last year's competition.  Mary Candice Ramos , Miss Global 2016 , Miss Global Philippines 2016

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Another lady who is reportedly joining the screenings is Eva Psychee Patalinjug.

The former Mutya ng Pilipinas Asia Pacific International 2014 winner will give the nationals a try, this time with Binibining Pilipinas still under Kagandahang Flores.

Eva, who won Mutya in 2014 failed to compete internationally after her supposed Top Model stint did not materialize.

Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Eva Psychee Patalinjug , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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A lady that is expected to join the screenings for Bb. Pilipinas 2016 is Athena Catriz who is a part of the team of Kagandahang Flores.

Familiar? You bet. Athena was a part of the maiden edition of Miss Global Philippines back in 2014 and was a part of the Top 5 (Tourism Ambassador). She got a chance to compete this year in the Miss Summer International 2015 Pageant where she was a runner-up.

Athena is one of those hopefuls you surely would not want to miss. Athena Catriz , Kagandahang Flores , Miss Global Philippines 2014 , Miss Summer International 2015 , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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Mrs. World 2016 would already go full force with Mrs. World 2015 Philippines Allie Jaafar Wang as the country's representative in Dongguan, China from March 1 - 12, 2016. Allie, 44, is a UN permanent official representative for indigenous peoples’ issues is also known as the mother of Miss Globe International Philippines 2015 Toni Alyessa Hipolito and Miss Philippines Earth 2014 Candidate Trixie Hipolito.

Allie's participation was made possible by its franchise director in the Philippines, Ovette Ricalde of Megastar Productions. Allie Jaafar Wang , Mrs. World Philippines 2015

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AR Dela Serna: Misters 2015 1st Runner Up (Photo by: Aski Pascual)

After a string of resignations left and right of the Misters 2015 winners to which your blogger would not go into detail, placements and who will crown whom has already been finalized with the pageant franchises of PEPPS:

Mister International 2014 Neil Perez will be on hand to crown the Mister International Philippines 2016 which would happen later this year. Rein Villareal, Mister International Philippines 2015 and Mister International 2015 Top 10 Finalist has tendered his resignation with PEPPS and joined the group of Gentlemen of the Philippines.

Manhunt International and Man of the Year are two other pageant franchises under Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation, with Don McGyver Cochico and Karan Singhdole expected to compete this year. They would also crown their respective successors in the 2016 Pageant.

AR Dela Serna who was promoted to 2nd Runner Up assumes the 1st Runner Up title vacated by Kevin Fichera, who also jumped ship to Gentlemen of the Philippines. AR, Don McGyver and Karan make up this year's PEPPS reigning winners.




Ar Dela Serna , Misters 2016 , Misters 2016 The Pageant

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Nichole Marie Manalo: Going Back for Bb. Pilipinas Crown

I think I've blogged it last year about Nichole reportedly doing it one more time and this year is probably confirms it.

Nichole Marie Manalo, a Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Semifinalist submitted her application recently to take part of this year's Bb. Pilipinas. She is the youngest sister of former BPCI titleholders, Katherine Anne and Pamela Bianca.

One thing that would be noticeable though is the fact that she registered herself as an "independent" and not with Kagandahang Flores to which she was a part of the first time she joined.

Will she finally snatch a crown this time around? Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Nichole Manalo , Road to Bb. Pilipinas 2016

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Misters 2016 Preview Shoot (credits to Sir Aski Pascual)

True to their promise, Misters 2015 winners (plus Mister International 2014 Neil Perez and Misters 2014 1st Runner Up Nicko Cruz) have started their preparations for the Misters 2016 Pageant. Karan Singhdole (Man of the Year Philippines), Don Cochico (Manhunt International Philippines) and AR (2nd Runner Up and Mister Esplanade 2015) have already been a guest to various TV shows and print materials.


Credits:

Designer: Francis Libiran
HMUA: Teceruma Spa and Salon
Makeup Brand: Marykay
Stylist: Oli Sara
Photographer: Raymond Saldaña
Location: Sulo Riviera Hotel
Watches: UnisilverTime

Produced by:
PEPPs Foundation - Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation Inc.
Oxin Entertainment Production

Ar Dela Serna , Don McGyver Cochico , Karan Singhdole , Misters 2016 , Neil Perez , Nicko Cruz , Prime Event Production Philippines Foundation Inc.

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Just as the country welcomed the homecoming of the Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, we bring you one of the official shots of popular lensman Fadil Berisha, which never fails to bring out the best in this year's Miss Universe.


Fadil Berisha , Miss Universe 2015 , Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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And so, the search officially begins for the next Miss Philippines Earth 2016.

MPE is reportedly a month earlier than the usual May competition and there is a lot of pressure at stake with the cause of a back-to-back-to-back after Angelia Ong winning Miss Earth 2015.  Angelia Ong , Carla Valderrama , Catherine Joy Marin , Chanel Olive Thomas , Jona Sweett , Miss Earth 2016 , Miss Philippines Earth 2016

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Roanne during the Giving Back Event for the Cancer Patients in Malaysia

Miss Tourism Philippines Roanne Refrea is on the thick of the competition for Miss Tourism 2015/16 which is currently happening in Malaysia, you may support her through the Online Voting:
http://misstourismworld2015.com/finalist.php?photoid=34

 You can only vote once per day and you can share her link on Facebook.  Miss Tourism 2015 , Miss Tourism Philippines 2015 , Roanne Refrea

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Prime Event Productions Philippines Foundation lead by Mr. Carlo Morris Galang recently posted a photo of the PEPPS Kings with Neil Perez (Mister International 2014), Don McGyver Cochico (Manhunt International Philippines 2015), Karan Singhdole (Man of the Year 2014), Kevin Fichera (1st Runner Up) and AR Dela Serna (2nd Runner Up).

The photo also marks what is an early start for Misters 2016, new franchises and moving forward for this year. Best of luck to PEPPS and to the Misters 2016 The Pageant.  Ar Dela Serna , Don McGyver Cochico , Karan Singhdole , Kevin Fichera , Misters 2016 , Neil Perez

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach attended a series of interviews, this featured one was her guesting at the CNN Tonight with Don Lemon where she gamely answers pageant questions in 45 seconds:


Don Lemon , Miss Universe 2015 , Miss Universe Guestings , Pia Wurtzbach

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Miss Tourism Philippines 2015 , Miss Tourism World 2016 , Roanne Refrea

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Another year begins for Bb. Pilipinas with the start of Bb. Pilipinas 2016

From their press release states as follows:

"You can have your inspiring story of success as well. Join Binibining Pilipinas! Applications are now accepted starting December 16, 2015, from 10am-5pm, Mondays through Fridays. You may download the application form on www.bbpilipinas.com or drop by BPCI Office located at Uniprom Inc., near Red Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum. Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2016."

Bb. Pilipinas 2016 will have 6 crowns up for grabs: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Miss Globe Philippines and Miss Grand Philippines (to which Parul Shah was appointed last year by SMA - looks to me she would be fielded in another Farewell Walk again, which she deserves after performing well in the Miss Grand International 2015 pageant).

Are you ready Binibinis? Ann Lorraine Colis , Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Christi Lynn McGarry , Hannah Ruth Sison , Kimverlyn Suiza , Parul Shah , Pia Wurtzbach , Rogelie Catacutan

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach: Joining Three Times in BBP before bagging MUP

It's almost pageant season again for Bb. Pilipinas, this time with a tantamount of pressure as PH will be in search for a back-to-back crown after Pia Wurtzbach won Miss Universe 2015 (or the likes of Ann Colis winning Miss Globe and Christi Lynn McGarry almost making in 3 for this year by landing 1st Runner Up in this year's Miss Intercontinental).

Pageant fans are in search for new faces, others prefer those who previously were runners-up like Laura Lehmann (I don't know if she really said she intended to join this year's screenings but there is already a strong clamor for her to join since she worked under Jonas Gaffud's Aces and Queens) while others preferred a cross-over like Diana Mackey, whichever way, your blogger believes there is no point in bashing the choices of a fan, we are just fans.

Repeating of joining a beauty pageant is also a risk - take for example Pia, who was a runner up in 2013 and suddenly became unplaced in 2014, only to find herself in the top crown for 2015. But for me, there is no bad taste in the mouth for repeating, after all, a beauty pageant candidate isn't just about the figure but it is about the cause of the international competition they are going to land - to quote Pia's answer, a beauty queen must be "confidently beautiful with a heart." Bb. Pilipinas 2016 , Miss Universe Philippines 2015 , Miss Universe Philippines 2016 , Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach

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What a way to end 2015 and start 2016.

Mutya ng Pilipinas Leren Mae Bautista ended the year with a bang by winning the Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015/16 crown at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Complete List of Winners:
1. Leren Mae Bautista (Philippines) – Miss Tourism Queen of the Year International 2015/16
2. Sheila Kirabo (Uganda) – Miss Tourism Metropolitan International 2015/16
3. Irmina Presegalaviciute (Lithuania) – Miss Tourism Global International 2015/16
4. Tanja Yr Asthorstoddir (Iceland) -  Miss Tourism Cosmopolitan International 2015/16
5. Chandni Sharma (India) – Dreamgirl of the Year International 2015/16

Subsidiary Titles:
1. Miss KL Sogo Trendsetter – won by Leren Mae Bautista (Philippines)
2. Miss Focus Point Dazzling – won by Tanja Yr Asthorstoddir (Iceland)
3. Miss IDCC Congeniality – won by Battsetseg Turbat (Mongolia)
4. Miss GINTELL Wellness – won by Chandni Sharma (India)
5. Most Creative Selfie – won by Iman Karovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
6. Miss Joyful KLIA – won by Sheila Kirabo (Uganda)
7. Miss Tropicana Lifestyle – Tanja Yr Asthorstoddir (Iceland)
8. Miss Friendship – won by Janet Fabian (Malaysia)
9. Best in Talent – won by Olivia Sophia Elisabeth Asplund (Sweden)
10. Best in National Costume – won by Delvia Wirajaya (Indonesia)

Leren becomes the third Filipina winning the crown after Sherylle Santarin in 1996 and Racquel Uy in 1999. 





Leren Mae Bautista , Mutya ng Pilipinas 2015