2013 Miss U will take part in Miss Universe Philippines 2014 crowning

Reigning Miss Universe Maria Gabriela Isler is reportedly coming to Manila to join the crowning of the new Miss Universe Philippines at the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Finals Night on March 30. This was confirmed in a news report by no less than BPCI honcho, Madam Stella Marquez Araneta.

While this means sharing the spotlight with Molly, reigning Miss Universe Philippines and Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner Up Ariella Arida would love to have Molly with her in the crowning.

2013 Miss International Bea Rose Santiago will crown the BBP-International, 2013 Miss Supranational Mutya Datul will crown the Miss Supranational Philippines and Cindy Miranda, a finalist of Miss Tourism Queen International will crown the BBP-Tourism. 

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Frequently Asked Questions for Bb. Pilipinas 2014

2013 reigning queens: Pia Wurtzbach (1st RU), Joanna Cindy Miranda (BBP-Tourism), Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd RU), Bea Rose Santiago (Miss International 2013) and Mutya Datul (Miss Supranational 2013)

1) When is application period?
BPCI will start accepting applications on Monday, Dec 16, from 10am-5pm. BPCI Office is located at Uniprom, near Red Gate of Araneta Coliseum. We will accept applications from Monday - Friday. Deadline for submission is on January 15, 2014

2) Where do we get the application form?
Forms will be available at the BPCI Office upon application.  Applicants will have to fill up the form at the BPCI office.
3) What should you bring? Please provide original copies + one photocopy

• Proof of citizenship
  • For natural-born citizen, Born in the Philippines - birth certificate and Philippine passport, if applicable.
  • Balikbayan Who Re-Acquired Philippine Citizenship Under R.A. 9225 - Birth Certificate or Report of Birth; and Identification certificate issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
  • Natural-Born Citizen Born Outside the Philippines - Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Consulate in the country of Birth; or NSO certificate stating that birth was reported by the Philippine consulate and recorded in the Philippines.
• Proof of Residency
  • Valid ID showing residency in the Philippines for those who have not resided outside the country.
  • For those who have resided outside the Philippines, valid ID showing Philippine address plus any of the following :
    • Philippine Passport
    • Foreign Passport
    • Certificate from Bureau of Immigration stating date of entry into the Philippines.
  • College or High School Diploma.
  • Medical Certificate for both physical and Mental health and well-being.
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character given by your School, Church or Professional Organization.
  • Two (2) photographs - One close up and one full body shot.
  • Parent's consent if below 18 years old.

4)  What is the age requirement to qualify for the pageant?
Applicant should be from 17 to 26 years of age at the time of the pageant.

5) When is Coronation Night?
Coronation will be on March 30, 2014 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

For more updates please check: www.bbpilipinas.com 

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The Search for the Next Bb. Pilipinas Queens is on!

 

No crowning yet of Miss International 2013 where PH is bannered by Bea Rose Santiago but here is it, The Search is On for the next Bb. Pilipinas Queens for 2014 for this year, 4 crowns are up for grabs: Miss Universe Philippines, Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and Bb. Pilipinas Supranational.

They will start accepting applications from December 16 to December 30 which is their set deadline for applications.

Reigning queens are Ariella Arida (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Miss Tourism Queen International Semifinalist) and Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational 2013)

 

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Cindy Miranda places in the Top 10: Full List of Winners Here for Miss Tourism Queen International 2013

 

Joanna Cindy Miranda did Filipinos proud for placing in the Top 10

 The 2013 edition of Miss Tourism Queen International happened last Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Xianning, China, 2011 MTQI winner Kantapat Peeradachainarin crowned Miss Latvia, Alisa Miskovska as the 2013 winner for Miss Tourism Queen International.

Winner: Miss Latvia Alisa Miskovska

1st place: Miss South Africa

2nd place:  Miss China

3rd place: Miss Korea

4th place: Miss Portugal

Philippine bet Joanna Cindy Miranda entered the Top 10.

 

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Ara Arida and the Binibini Gold Winners on "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda"

 

 

 

Miss Universe Philippines 2013 Ariella Arida lead the winners of Binibini Gold were the interviewees in "The Bottomline with Boy Abunda". Though the format of the show is one-to-one interviews with controversial and highly touted individuals, the show's episode which featured beauty queens was a breath of fresh air from the usual Bottomline episode. The show's host, Boy Abunda was a firm supporter of beauty queens (he was also part of the Binibini Gold judges) was able to bring out the best and make the queens express themselves well.

 

If you haven't watch the episode here is a link from Youtube:

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MTQI 2011 Winner Ready To Crown Successor Soon

 

 MTQI 2011 Winner Kantapat Peeradachainarin of Thailand 

Just as we think it is gone for good, Miss Tourism Queen International recently posted a photo of their reigning queen, Kantapat Peeradachainarin of Thailand showing that she is ready to crown her successor. This is a welcome event for those who are set to represent their countries to MTQI after its cancellation last year. 

Philippines already has a delegate ready for MTQI: Joanna Cindy Miranda, 23 was crowned as Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and earned the right to represent the country to Miss Tourism Queen International 2013. Last year's winner, Katrina Dimaranan did not compete internationally.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MissTourismQueen?fref=ts

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Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Winners on The Buzz

Ariella Arida (2013 Miss Universe Philippines), Bea Rose Santiago (Bb. Pilipinas International), Joanna Cindy Miranda (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), Mutya Johanna Datul (Miss Supranational Philippines) and Pia Wurtzbach (Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up) had made themselves busy after winning last Sunday, April 14, 2013.

  (Youtube Video: TheOnesBeautiful)

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News Bits Online Predictions over Results during Bb. Pilipinas 2013

 

As I have posted previously before pageant night, I have made my predictions:

MISS UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES - Charmaine Elima
BB. PILIPINAS INTERNATIONAL - Anna Fernandina Buquid
BB. PILIPINAS TOURISM - Parul Shah
1ST RUNNER-UP - Pia Wurtzbach
2ND RUNNER-UP - Pauline Quintas

SEMIFINALISTS
6. Ria Rabajante
7. Cassandra Naidas
8. Merry Joyce Respicio
9. Mutya Johanna Datul
10. Lourenz Grace Remetillo
11. Imelda Schweighart
12. Bea Rose Santiago
13. Ma. Cristina Ann Pascual
14. Joanna Cindy Miranda
15. Mercegrace Raquel  

ACTUAL WINNERS
Miss Universe Philippines 2013 - Ariella Arida (Candidate#41)
Bb. Pilipinas International - Bea Rose Santiago (Candidate#20)
Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Joanna Cindy Miranda (Candidate#16)
Bb. Pilipinas Supranational -Mutya Johanna Datul (Candidate#39)
1st Runner Up - Pia Wurtzbach (Candidate#15)

SEMIFINALISTS:
Grace Yann Apuad (Candidate#34)
Imelda Schweighart (Candidate#45)
Charmaine Elima (Candidate#13)
Rhea Nakpil (Candidate#43)
Ellore Noelle Punzalan (Candidate#22)
Camille Carla Nazar (Candidate#12)
Parul Shah (Candidate#33)
Merry Joyce Respicio (Candidate#25)
Maria Angelica De Leon (Candidate#31)
Amanda Noelle Navasero (Candidate#46)


Overall Assessment:
News Bits Online got 8 out of the 15 semifinalists (53.33%) , one of them, Pia Wurtzbach was part of the Top 5, though we predicted the 15 without the Bb. Pilipinas Supranational crown.

[Photo: ph.omg.yahoo.com] 

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