The search for Miss World Philippines 2018 has begun. On Wednesday, August 15, the Miss World Philippines (MWP) organization announced 37 of the 40 ladies who will vie for the title and 3 other crowns. The candidates for this year’s batch are: Barmae Chua Erica Larkins Kylah Sanchez Alyssa Muhlach Tamara Caballero Katarina Rodriguez Neesha […]
Cecilio Asuncion on hosting Miss Teen USA, pageantry, and what the future holds
Filipino-American modeling director Cecilio Asuncion added another achievement to his list, as he was recently tapped to be one of the hosts for the Miss Teen USA 2018, held in Louisiana. Cece, as he is fondly called, is the modeling director and founder of Slay Models, a modeling agency for transgender talent, and was a preliminary […]
Manila Bulletin: Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Evening Gown Review
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 […]
From World to Universe Success
Catriona Gray is not the only beauty queen who has earned the right to compete in both Miss World and Miss Universe WORLD AND UNIVERSE. These ladies have participated in both competitions. Photos from AFP/Miss Universe Organization Newly crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Catriona Gray, has achieved the nearly unimaginable task of being Miss World […]
TV Cat Arambulo-Antonio: Passion for all things beautiful
“My passion for all things fashion and beauty has been my inspiration to show everyone how beautiful life is. And inspire them to live in high style. And it is with the same passion that led me to become the first ever Filipina judge in the biggest design reality TV series in Asia, The Apartment: Passion […]
Binibining Pilipinas 2018 post-pageant review: a new beginning
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 […]
Behind the lens with Raymond Saldaña
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 […]
Bb Pilipinas 2018: The best bets list
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 […]
Designer Spotlight: Nat Manilag
DESIGNER FROM THE SOUTH. Nat Manilag was born and raised in the Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. All photos courtesy of Nat Manilag unless stated otherwise There is something very beautiful about success stories borne out of childhood fantasies. As a child, Nat loved to draw on his school notebooks. “When I was in Grade 3, […]
What’s Next for the 2017 Bb Pilipinas Queens?
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 […]