The Miss World Philippines 2017 held their Sports Challenge at the new facilities of the Victoria Sports Tower on Thursday, August 17. The Sports Challenge is one of the Fast Track Events wherein the winner will automatically advance to the semifinals. The event was hosted by MWP General Manager, Bessie Besana and Hillarie Parungao, MIss […]
Why these 8 pageant veterans are competing in Miss World PH 2017
The Philippines is touted as a pageant crazy nation: many young girls grow up dreaming of becoming a beauty queen. A testament to these Filipino ladies’ determination to reach their goals is some of this year’s Miss World Philippines candidates, who are pageant veterans. They have either joined a major regional, national, or even an […]
Bb Pilipinas 2017 queens speak with injured soldiers at AFP Medical Center
Last July 20, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI) came in full force to visit the more than 200 soliders at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Medical Center (also known as the V. Luna General Hospital) in Quezon City. The 2017 Binibining Pilipinas titleholders were led by BPCI Chairwoman, Stella Marquez Araneta, who warmly […]
Miss Philippines Earth 2017 Fashion Review
On July 16, 2017, the Miss Philippines Earth 2017 pageant was held at the MOA Arena. The production was by far one of the best shows by Carousel Productions. It had all the elements of an exciting beauty pageant. The high energy, costume extravanganza opening segment featured all 40 candidates as eco-warriors representing their continuing […]
8 changes to Miss World Philippines 2017
Last January 2017, the Philippine pageant scene was shocked at the news that TV host and personality Cory Quirino gave up the Miss World (MW) franchise. It left many pageant fans speculating about the fate of Miss World Philippines (MWP). Many worried that it would affect our unbroken placement streak in Miss World since 2011. […]
Miss Philippines Earth: Veiled in controversy
Carousel Productions’ preliminary swimsuit judging for Miss Philippines Earth 2017 was held on June 22 at the Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center. During the preliminaries, the candidates’ faces were covered with black veils, which drew mixed reactions from fans. Below is contributor Voltaire Tayag’s opinion on the issue. — I was able to watch the competition […]
Angelica De leon singing “Nessun Dorma” will make you feel feelings
Maria Angelica de Leon, Bb Pilipinas International 2017, performs an opera classic showing that she is as beautiful as she is talented. Her advocacy is to bring classical music/opera for everyone to appreciate.
Bb Pilipinas 2017 winners review: Modern beauty queens
This year, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI) set out to find outstanding young Filipinas to embody the qualities of a modern beauty queen. She is beautiful, confident, empowered, and has an advocacy beyond pageants. On April 30, 2017, 6 winners were crowned, all of whom were equally amazing. All 6 winners and the two runners-up […]
Chatting with the Queens
I had a few minutes to talk to Bb. Pilipinas Universe Rachel Peters and Bb. Pilipinas International Mariel de Leon, and I made the most of it.
What’s next for the 2016 Bb. Pilipinas queens?
The Binibining Pilipinas 2017 coronation night is coming up, and last year’s queens are set to pass their crowns on to a new group of ladies. In 2016, the Philippines has once more asserted its pageant powerhouse status with the help of the Binibining Pilipinas 2016 queens. Every single Bb Pilipinas titleholder entered the semifinals, […]