Binibining Pilipinas 2014 Winners

The grand coronation of Binibining Pilipinas 2014 pageant happened Sunday, March 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. This is the 51st year of the pageant and one of the most-anticipated because of the Philippines' winning streak in the international arena.

Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago, Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2013 Cindy Miranda and Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational 2013 Mutya Datul crowned their successors at the end of the event. The 40 candidates also vied for the Binibining Pilipinas-Intercontinental crown.

The Queens of Bb. Pilipinas 2014 (l-r): Hannah Sison, Parul Shah, Kris Janson, MJ Lastimosa,
Bianca Guidotti, Yvethe Santiago and Laura Lehmann (Photo by Bruce Casanova)

Here are the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2014. Click the links to learn more about your queens.

The Queens

Miss Universe Philippines	-	25 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Bb. Pilipinas-International	-	22 Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti
Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental	-	13 Kris Tiffany Janson
Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational	-	35 Yvethe Marie Santiago
Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism	-	4 Parul Shah
1st Runner up	-	11 Laura Victoria Lehmann
2nd Runner up	-	27 Hanna Ruth Sison

Top 15 Semifinalists

1 Julian Aurine Flores 3 Joana Angelica Romero 8 Pia Wurtzbach 23 Nichole Manalo

16 Zahara Soriano 14 Emma Tiglao 20 Kenneth Santiago 19 Mae Liezel Ramos

Special Awards

Best in National Costume	-	13 Kris Tiffany Janson
Best in Long Gown	-	22 Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti
Best in Swimsuit	-	25 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Bb. Photogenic	-	13 Kris Tiffany Janson
Bb. Friendship	-	21 Racquel Kabigting
Bb. Talent	-	33 Gabrielle Tilokani
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice	-	39 Ladylyn Riva
Cream Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman	-	35 Yvethe Marie Santiago
She’s So JAG Award	-	8 Pia Wurtzbach
Bb. Avon	-	35 Yvethe Marie Santiago
Bb. Philippine Airlines	-	8 Pia Wurtzbach

The event was hosted by Anne Curtis and Xian Lim with former queens Venus Raj, Shamcey Supsup and Janine Tugonon. The coronation night was also graced by Russian pop star Emin, Miss Universe president Paula Shugart and reigning Miss Universe 2013 Gabriela Isler, who served as one of the judges.

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Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Official Candidates | 40 Aspiring Beauties Named

From over a hundred of aspiring contestants, the official candidates to Binibining Pilipinas 2014 have been announced Monday. This year's pageant will have 40 candidates that will vie for 4 crowns

The Top 40 candidates will compete for the Miss Universe Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas-International, Binibing Pilipinas-Tourism and Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational crowns. The coronation night will happen on March 30, 2014 at the Araneta Coliseum. 

Below are the 40 official candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2014.

Sarah Jireh C. Asido Vessica L. Sambo Jeslyn Santos Anabel Christine Ng. Tia Ellore Noelle Punzalan Shauna Indra Sazine Curran Leonalyn D. Dela Cruz Joy Antonette Diaz Racquel D. Kabigting Angelique Celine L. De Leon Kris Tiffany M. Janson Aiza Faeldonia Gabrielle Erika Ti Lo Kani Zahara Mae O. Soriano Krystal Alonday Kenneth Santiago Hannah Sheena L. Manuel Joy Marie Gangan       Krischelle Dg. Halili Hanna Mariz D. Dela Guerra

Mary Ainjey P. Manalo Ladylyn Riva Mae Liezel J. Ramos Kimberly O. Suiza Laura Victoria Lehman Parul Shah Mary Jane Bianca G. Guidotti Carla Lizardo Janine A. Asanion Hannah Ruth Sison Emma Maty F. Tiglao Julian Aurine Flores Yvethe Marie A. Santigao Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach Nichole Marie R. Manalo Vanessa N. Saliba Diana B. Arevalo Joana Angelica M. Romero Mary Jean Lastimosa Ednornance Agustin

Photos courtesy of Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc.
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Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Application, Requirements | Be the next queen!

The search for the 2014 queens of Bb. Pilipinas is on! Accept the challenge and be the next Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas - International, Bb. Pilipinas - Tourism and Miss Supranational Philippines.

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI) will start accepting applications on December 16 at the BPCI / Uniprom Office located near the Red Gate of Araneta Coliseum. BPCI will accept applications from Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. 

If you are a single lady, 17 to 25 years old, apply now! You might be the next beauty to represent the Philippines in the international arena. Forms will be available at the BPCI office upon application. Applicants will have to fill the form at the BPCI office. Deadline for submission of applications is on December 30. 

Submit the following requirements upon application (original + one photocopy):

The Bb. Pilipinas 2014 grand coronation night will be held on March 30, 2014.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Winners

The grand coronation of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 pageant happened Sunday, April 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Dubbed as Binibining Pilipinas Gold, the pageant celebrates 50 beautiful years. 

Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon, Binibining Pilipinas-International 2012 Nicole Schmitz, and Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism 2012 Katrina Dimaranan crowned their successors at the end of the event. In line with its 50th anniversary, 50 candidates also vied for the most-coveted crowns and the chance to represent the country in the international arena.

Here are the winners of the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 (Gold Pageant):

The Queens

Miss Universe Philippines	-	41 Ariella Arida
Bb. Pilipinas-International	-	20 Bea Rose Santiago
Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
1st Runner up	-	15 Pia Wurtzbach

Top 15 Semifinalists:

41 Ariella Arida 45 Imelda Schweighart 39 Mutya Johanna Datul 34 Grace Yann Apuad 13 Charmaine Elima 43 Rhea Nakpil 46 Amanda Noelle Navasero 22 Ellore Noelle Punzalan

20 Bea Rose Santiago 16 Joanna Cindy Miranda 12 Camille Carla Nazar 31 Maria Angelica de Leon 25 Merry Joyce Respicio 15 Pia Wurtzbach 33 Parul Shah

Special Awards:

Best in National Costume	-	37 Maria Teresita Alaine Baccay
Best in Long Gown	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
Best in Swimsuit	-	41 Ariella Arida
Bb. Photogenic	-	39 Mutya Johanna Datul
Bb. Friendship	-	21 Lourenz Grace Remetillo
Bb. Talent	-	10 Anna Carmela Aquino
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice	-	22 Ellore Noelle Punzalan
Cream Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. Petron	-	16 Joanna Cindy Miranda
Bb. San Miguel Zero Fit and Sexy Body	-	15 Pia Wurtzbach
Bb. Avon	-	20 Bea Rose Santiago
Bb. Philippine Airlines	-	4 Nicole Kim Donesa
Bb. Pilipinas-PAGCOR	-	45 Imelda Schweighart

The event was hosted by Martin Nievera and Dawn Zulueta with commentary from Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. The Philippine Azkal's James Younghusband, 'King of Talk' Boy Abunda, ABS-CBN Chairman Gabby Lopez and Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz were among the judges.

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The Search is On for the Next Bb. Pilipinas (2013) | Application Requirements

The Bb. Pilipinas 2013 search is on! Accept the challenge and be the next Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas - International and Bb. Pilipinas - Tourism.

Qualifications:

• A single lady, 17 to 25 years old
• A Filipino citizen, at least 5’6” in height with pleasing personality
• At least a high school graduate and of good moral character

Apply now! You might be the next beauty to represent the Philippines in the international arena. Application forms can be downloaded at the Bb. Pilipinas official website or you can just simply download it here. Submit the following requirements upon application:

• Original birth certificate (authenticated by NSO)
• Certified true copy of high school diploma
• Philippine passport (if any)
• Close-up and full body photos
• Written consent from parents if 17 years of age

Applicants are encouraged to submit their forms at the BPCI / Uniprom Office located near the Red Gate of Smart Araneta Coliseum, at The Araneta Center.

Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2013. 

Photo courtesy of BPCI

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Janine Tugonon Shows Off Her Signature 'Cobra Walk,' All Set for Miss Universe 2012

Miss Universe-Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon gave us a glimpse of her signature 'cobra walk' on her The Buzz guesting Sunday, November 18. The 23-year-old morena beauty from Bataan will be the country's representative to the 2012 Miss Universe Pageant to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19.

Janine Tugonon gamely demonstrated her walk, which has been dubbed the "cobra" when The Buzz host Charlene Gonzales asked her if she has her own version of the "tsunami walk" popularized by her predecessor Shamcey Supsup, who was named third runner-up in last year’s Miss Universe.

Watch Janine Tugonon as she samples her signature 'cobra walk' in the video below:

Janine has been preparing for months now for the Miss Universe 2012 pageant. Though pressured, Janine was confident that God will be with her as she gives her best for the country but she's also asking for prayers and support from fellow Filipinos.

The online voting for the Miss Universe 2012 already started last November 15 and will end on December 18. We can help Janine boost her chance at the crown by voting for her (check here to find out the specific voting rules).

The longest-reigning Miss Universe winner, Angola’s Leila Lopes passes the crown during the Miss Universe 2012 grand coronation night at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 19 (December 20 in Manila) to be aired live via satellite on ABS-CBN.

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Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Winners

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Grand Coronation night happens tonight, April 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Hosted by Xian Lim, Iza Calzado, Venus Raj and Georgina Wilson, the pageant night airs via ABS-CBN.

Thirty candidates vie for the most coveted crowns (Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas-International, Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational and Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism) and for the chance to represent the country in the international arena.

Here are the winners of the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Pageant

Miss Universe Philippines - #18 Janine Tugonon
Bb. Pilipinas-International - #8 Nicole Schmitz
Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism - #13 Katrina Dimaranan
1st Runner Up - #15 Elaine Kay Moll
2nd Runner Up - #29 Annalie Forbes

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 winners: (L-R) 2nd runner up Ali Forbes, Bb. Pilipinas-International Nicole Schmitz, Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon, Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism Katrina Dimaranan and 1st runner up Elaine Kay Moll

Top 12 Semifinalists:
#1 Karen Gallman
#7 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
#8 Nicole Schmitz
#9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
#13 Katrina Dimaranan
#14 Gina Joy Howell
#15 Elaine Kay Moll
#16 Liezl Alcantara
#18 Janine Tugonon
#26 Angelee Delos Reyes
#29 Annalie Forbes
#30 Sherlyn Gonzales

Special Awards:
Best in Long Gown - #26 Angelee Delos Reyes
Miss Avon - #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Miss Photogenic - #1 Karen Gallman
Miss Philippine Airlines - #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Best in Swimsuit - #8 Nicole Schmitz
Best in National Costume - #8 Nicole Schmitz
Miss Friendship - #25 Chloe Zanardi
Best in Talent - #13 Katrina Dimaranan
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice - #20 Roxanne Tadique
People's Choice - #21 Giselle Angelica Muñoz

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