Bb Pilipinas 2019 press presentation: Who stood out?

Two Miss Universes, two Miss Internationals, one Miss Supranational, one Miss Intercontinental, one Miss Globe and numerous runner-ups and semifinalists. That’s an astonishing record established by Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. in a span of 9 years, headed by its chairperson Stella Marquez Araneta. Many are wondering for how long can this streak of victory continue. Will […]

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Bb. Pilipinas 2019: Returnees, crossovers and newcomers

Last March 18, the most anticipated Philippine pageant finally chose its official candidates. A total of 84 women were screened by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) headed by chairperson, Stella Marquez Araneta, at the New Frontier Theatre, Araneta Center in Quezon City. The pressure isn’t only on the potential candidates but also on the […]

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Fashion forward thinker: Catriona Gray’s ripple effect

by Voltaire E. Tayag The victory of Miss Universe 2018, Catriona Gray, is made even sweeter by its ripple effect on the Philippine fashion industry. It all began with Catriona’s vision, which took months of meticulous curating. During the Raise Your Flag Homecoming tribute, Catriona narrated how she prepared a PowerPoint presentation to guide her team and […]

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Catriona Gray and Jehza Huelar are ready for their beauty battles

MANILA, Philippines – Pageant season kicks into high gear during the last quarter of the year. The fitting finale are the major titles that beauty contestants dream of. Last November 12, 2018, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. hosted the send-off party for Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational 2018 Jehza Huelar. […]

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Miss Universe PH Catriona Gray on why style and substance matters

STYLISH LADY. Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray is one of the awoardees of this year’s ‘People Asia ‘s’ Women of Style and Substance. All photos by Voltaire Tayag/Rappler MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is touted as a pageant loving country. Our love affair with pageants dates back to the carnival queens of the early […]

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Catching up with Ahtisa Manalo at her Miss International send-off

BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL. Ahtisa Manalo gets ready to compete in the Miss International pageant in November. Photo by Voltaire Tayag The Miss International Beauty Pageant holds a very special place in the Filipinos’ hearts. First, the first ever Miss International 1960 is Stella Marquez of Colombia. She is more popularly known as Madame Stella Marquez […]

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