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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – From over a hundred hopefuls, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has narrowed down the candidates that will be competing for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas crown to 40.
The announcement was made on January 27 at the Gloria Maris Banquet Hall.
A rigorous 4-day training gave the pageant hopefuls of what is yet to come in the country’s prestigious beauty pageant that selects the country’s next representative to the Miss Universe and other international beauty contests.
Madame Stella Marquez Araneta, Chairperson of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., was there during the announcement as well as members of the BPCI Board of Directors Conchitina Bernardo and Betsy Westendorp.
Reigning 2013 queens Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd runner-up), Bea Rose Santiago (Miss International), Johanna Datul (Miss Suprantational), and Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International Top 10 placer), and Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up) were also present during the event.
BPCI has been around since 1964 and has produced numerous beauty queens, beginning with Miss Gloria Diaz’ Miss Universe win in 1969.
In the last four years, the Philippines has consistently earned top-5 finishes in Miss Universe.
The official candidates for the 2014 Binibining Pilipinas pageant are:
- Sarah Jireh C. Asido
- Vessica L. Sambo
- Jeslyn Santos
- Anabel Christine G. Tia
- Ellore Noelle Punzalan
- Shauna Indra Salina Curran
- Leonalyn D. Dela Cruz
- Joy Antonette Diaz
- Racquel D. Kabigting
- Angelique Celine L. De Leon
- Kris Tiffany M. Janson
- Gabrielle Erika Tilokani
- Zahara Mae O. Soriano
- Krystal Alonday
- Kenneth Santiago
- Hanna Sheena L. Manuel
- Joy Marie Gangan
- Krischelle DG. Halili
- Hanna Mariz D. Dela Guerra
- Mary Ainjely P. Manalo
- Ladylyn Riva
- Mae Liezel J. Ramos
- Kimberlyn O. Suiza
- Laura Victoria Lehmann
- Parul Shah
- Mary Anne Bianca G. Guidotti
- Janine A. Asanion
- Hannah Ruth Sison
- Emma Mary F. Tiglao
- Julian Aurine Flores
- Yvethe Marie A. Santiago
- Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach
- Nichole Marie R. Manalo
- Vanessa N. Saliba
- Diana B. Arevalo
- Joana Angelica M. Romero
- Mary Jean Lastimosa
- Ednornance Agustin
- Aiza Faeldonia
- Carla Jenina Cabrera Lizardo
UPDATE: On January 30, Bb. Pilipinas organizers announced through social media that Aiza Faeldonia and Carla Jenina Cabrera Lizardo are now part of the competition. We’ll update this page for further developments.
Aiza Faeldonia is one of the top 40 candidates for #bbpilipinas2014 http://t.co/WtIHV04hYP
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) January 30, 2014Carla Jenina Cabrera Lizardo is one of the top 40 candidates for #bbpilipinas2014 http://t.co/GbMGrYkyLk
— Bb. Pilipinas (@RealBbPilipinas) January 30, 2014The candidates will be competing for the following crowns and the chance to represent the country in international beauty pageants: Miss Universe-Philippines, Binibining Pilipinas-International, Binibining Pilipinas-Tourism , and Binibining Pilipinas-Supranational.
The Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night will be held on March 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. – Rappler.com
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