Beauty, queens, and everything in between
On April 30, a new set of Binibining Pilipinas queens will be crowned at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. As a mere pageant observer in the past, I could easily whip up a list and couldn’t care less who was eliminated. All that mattered were the winners. This year, it’s very different. Having the opportunity to see […]
WOMEN OF CHANGE. (L-R) Ana Patricia Asturias, Nelda Ibe, Gabriela Ortega, Juliana Kapeundl, and Mae Liezel Ramos are some of the candidates who epitomize the modern Filipina. Photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler “I don’t feel any pressure right now…” “Quiet please! Umm, I would chose to be beautiful…” These are just a couple of the infamous […]
TALENT COMPETITION. Mariel de Leon, Camille Manalo, and Elizabeth Clenci show off their skills during the talent portion of Bb Pilipinas 2017. Photos by Rob Reyes/Rappler The 40 beautiful candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 pageant wowed the crowd during the JAG Denim Fashion Showat the Ali Mall last Saturday, April 8. The candidates turned up […]
NATIONAL COSTUMES. Here are some of the national costumes of the Bb Pilipinas candidates. Photos courtesy of Raymond Saldaña/Bb Pilipinas Binibining Pilipinas 2017 is turning out to be one of the most epic editions in the pageant’s history. BPCI has done an outstanding job in selecting an amazing group of candidates who are all beautiful, […]
BEAUTY QUEENS. Mary Jean Lastimosa, Kylie Verzosa, and Pia Wurtzbach are Filipino beauty queens who competed in the their 20s. Photos by Martin San Diego/Rob Reyes/Rappler, courtesy of Miss Universe Organization Our society is obsessed with youth and beauty. We are constantly inundated with advertisments claiming to be the mythical fountain of youth. For years, […]
DESIGNER AND HIS MUSE. Rhett Eala and Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina during the Superstar Virgo voyage. Photo courtesy of Rhett Eala Iconic Filipino fashion designers like Pitoy Moreno, Aureo Alonzo, Auggie Cordero, Ben Farrales, and Renee Salud have all dressed up many of our beauty queens. What they treasure most aren’t the creations […]
CROSSOVERS. Arienne Louise Calingo, Rachel Peters, Chanel Olive Thomas, and Katarina Rodriguez try their luck in Bb Pilipinas. Photos courtesy of Raymond Saldana/Bb Pilipinas Facebook The quest for a crown and the chance to represent the Philippines in an international pageant is a dream that many ladies pursue. They will exhaust all possibilities until they […]
ONE MORE SHOT. Mariel de Leon, Jehza Huelar, Charmaine Elima, and Dindi Pajares are just of the returnees in this year’s Bb Pilipinas competition. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler Binibining Pilipinas 2017 promises to be a year filled with beautiful surprises. The 39 outstanding young women paraded in their swimsuits during the traditional Press Presentation […]
MISS UNIVERSE 2016. Iris Mittenaere, Miss France 2016 is crowned Miss Universe at the conclusion The 65TH Miss Universe. HO/Miss Universe Organization After two and a half weeks of pre-pageant activities, the 65th Miss Universe pageant has crowned Iris Mittenaere of France. She is a 24 year old, dental surgery student and is the 2nd […]
Photos from HO/Miss Universe Organization “In today’s world, how are beauty pageants relevant?” To answer that question, all one had to do was to feel the energy and love of the audience at the Miss Universe Preliminary Competition and National Costume Show last Thursday, January 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena. People from all […]