Beauty, queens, and everything in between
Thankfully, my US trip for the launch of ‘The People’s Queen” was moved. Last year, I accompanied Rachel Peters and Mariel de Leon for this awards night. This year, I was able to attend and support Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2018. I love this event because I see alot of familiar faces and catch […]
MANILA, Philippines – The fourth quarter of every year has become international pageant season. The biggest, most prestigious beauty pageants hold their annual events between October to December. This is the NBA or Superbowl season equivalent for pageant afficionados all over the world. Much like athletes, the beauty queens intesify their training and hone their […]
Not only have we witnessed the crowning of the queens who will be representing the Philippines in international pageants this year, we also saw the masterpieces of Filipino fashion designers during the Long Gown competition If there’s a shortage of crystals and sequins in your local fabric shop, this might be the reason why: The […]
The 2018 Binibining Pilipinas Coronation Night was one of the most uproarious editions I have ever witnessed. The supporters of the 40 official candidates came in full force with their blowhorns, candidate number signs, and LED lights. To become a Binibini is to be loved by thousands of adoring Filipinos. That is the best souvenir […]
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, the saying goes. But in the case of international photographer, Raymond Saldaña, we rely on his eye to show us beauty. For the past 11 years, he has been the official photographer of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant. It’s during this golden renaissance of local pageantry that […]
LUCKY 6? Will one of them go home with the crown on March 18? All photos from Facebook/Bb Pilipinas The Superbowl of Philippine pageantry is days away. After months of hard work, the 40 official candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas Pageant will finally reap the rewards of their hard work and determination. It isn’t just […]
On April 30, 2017, six beautiful Filipinas were crowned in the country’s oldest and most prestigious beauty pageants. The 2017 Binibining Pilipinas titleholders, Rachel, Mariel, Katarina, Chanel, Liz, and Nelda, are now household names – that’s how culturally ingrained pageants are in our society. Their year started with the usual media blitz and a jampacked […]
HAPPY TO HELP. Christopher de Leon and Mariel de Leon happily give basic supplies to those in need in Marawi. All photos courtesy of Mariel de Leon Days before she crowns her successor, reigning Binibining Pilipinas International 2017, Mariel de Leon, visits the City of Marawi in Lanao del Sur on a personal outreach program […]
Exhilarating! Impressive! Awe-inspiring! That’s the extraordinary result of the synergy of the country’s unrivalled beauty pageant, the Filipino designers’ artistry and the beauty of the Filipina. The 2018 Binibining Pilipinas National Costume held last March 3 at the Kia Theatre was nothing short of spectacular. Even longtime pageant afficionados were surprised at the fabulous levels of […]
MANILA, Philippines – It’s that time of the year again when the Philippines begins its yearly ritual to search for the new set of Bb. Pilipinas queens. Unfinished business isn’t the only thing that is driving these women to compete in the Philippines’ most prestegious beauty pageant. The dream of winning a crown and getting […]