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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