Catch the Binibining Pilipinas Souvenir Magazine while it is Hot!

 

Can't get enough of the recently concluded Bb. Pilipinas 2013? Well, you can add this year's souvenir program (magazine) to your collection as published by ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. featuring on the cover 2012 Beauties: Elaine Kay Moll (Miss Supranational 3rd RU), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas - International), Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe 2012 1st RU), Venus Raj (Miss Universe 2010 4th RU) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism). The magazine features the 2013 Candidates and so much more.

On sale on selected National Bookstore outlets and Fully Booked Stores at P 150.

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Highlights of the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Parade of Beauties (Before the Parade)

The Annual Parade of Beauties for Bb. Pilipinas this year happened April 6, Saturday, 50 girls along with the reigning queens Janine Tugonon, Nicole Schmitz, Katrina Dimaranan & Elaine Kay Moll conquered the heat of the summer sun as they show to the public the contestants for Bb. Pilipinas 2013.

 

Reigning queens pose for a photo before the parade (L-R): Janine Tugonon (2012 Miss Universe 1st Runner Up), Katrina Dmaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), Elaine Kay Moll (2012 Miss Supranational 3rd Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (2012 Miss International Top 15 Finalist)

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 1-5

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 6-10

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 11-15

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 16-20

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 21-25

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 26-30

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 31-35

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 36-40

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 41-45

 

Bb. Pilipinas Candidates 46-50

 

More photos: Bb. Pilipinas (Official), OPMB Worldwide, Sash Factor Portal

Credits: Bb. Pilipinas (Official FB page)/OPMB Worldwide

 



 

 

 

 

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ABS-CBN releases Bb. Pilipinas Gold Teaser

ABS-CBN has started showing teaser videos of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Gold, each video shows equal exposure to all the 50 candidates.

Binibining Pilipinas 2012 winners takes their final walk on April 14



2012 was a year of Filipina beauty with Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (Miss International Top 15 Finalist) and Elaine Kay Moll (Miss Supranational 2012 3rd Runner Up)

Candidates 1-10

Candidates 11-20

Candidates 21-30

Candidates 31-40

Candidates 41-50

Who would follow Janine, Nicole and Elaine in bringing glory to Filipina beauty? Find out as Bb. Pilipinas 2013 enters to its finals night on April 14, but before that watch Bb. Pilipinas Gold, the Road to the Crown on April 7.





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Reigning Queens at Operation Smile

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 queens during the Operation Smile with current candidates (Photo by: OPMB Worldwide)

2012 has been a great year for Bb. Pilipinas, with Janine Tugonon almost nailing it in the Miss Universe, Nicole Schmitz's Miss International semifinalist placement and Elaine Kay Moll's Miss Supranational 3rd Runner Up placement and what better way to end their reign than to help and enjoy at the same time with charity work, such as Operation Smile.

With Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan (there is no news about MTQI 2012 taking place) and Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up Annalie Forbes, the reigning queens joined the Bb. Pilipinas 2013 candidates on one of its first activities, Operation Smile.

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Official List of Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Candidates

Here is the list of Bb. Pilipinas 2013 Official Candidates:

1) Aiyana Mickiewicz
2) Pia Wurtzbach
3) Charmaine Elima
4) Jacqueline Mayoralgo
5) Angeli Dione Gomez
6) Lourenz Grace Remetillo
7) Bea Rose Santiago
8) Hannah Ruth Sison
9) Yvette Chantal Mildenberger
10) Maria Angelica de Leon
11) Merry Joyce Respicio
12) Mary Rose Pujanes
13) Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
14) Ivy Gonzales
15) Maria Sofia Gloria Mustonen
16) Anna Carmela Aquino
17) Herlie Kim Artugue
18) Parul Shah
19) Valiry Vispo
20) Mercegrace Raquel
21) Carin Ramos
22) Ma. Theresa Gorgonio
23) Leona Santicruz
24) Mutya Johanna Datul
25) Katherine Enriquez
26) Cindy Abundabar
27) Ma. Teresita Allaine Baccay
28) Zandra Flores
29) Shan Apuad
30) Abbygale Monderin
31) Cindy Miranda
32) Rhea Nakpil
33) Pauline Quintas
34) Imelda Schweighart
35) Ariella Arida
36) Jhan Helen Villanueva
37) Anna Fernandina Buquid
38) Nicole Damiesa
39) Cassandra Naidas
40) Angel May Villafuerte
41) Camille Nazar
42) Anna Carmina Antonio
43) Krisma Pascual
44) Noelle Punzalan
45) Amanda Navasero
46) Mariz Ong
47) Theresa Fenger
48) Ria Rabajante
49) Christine Paula Bernasor
50) Gabrielle Runnstrom

Who will be this year's Top 5 and succeed Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas - International), Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism), Elaine Kay Moll (Miss Supranational 2012 3rd Runner Up) and Annalie Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up) ? Find out on April 14, 2013 as Bb. Pilipinas celebrates its fifty golden years.

Source [normannorman.com] 

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Look Back: Bb. Pilipinas 2012

While we carefully await who would be taking part in this year's pageant, News Bits Online gives you a look back to last year's Binibining Pilipinas which saw the crowning of Janine Tugonon as Miss Universe Philippines 2012, Nicole Schmitz as Binibining Pilipinas - International and Katrina Jayne Dimaranan as Binibining Pilipinas - Tourism. 

Also a part of the Top 5 are Elaine Kay Moll (Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner - Up) and Annalie Forbes (Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up) .

2011 winners pose with Madam Stella Marquez Araneta: Bb. Pilipinas International Dianne Necio, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup and Binibining Pilipinas Tourism Isabella Manjon.

   

The Official Bb. Pilipinas 2012 contestants: Combination of repeaters (Roxanne Tadique, Nicole Schmitz, Rose Ann Aguilar, Patricia Ejercitado and 2011 runners-up Janine Tugonon and Mary Jean Lastimosa) and fresh faces.

Notable Finalists:

 

Bb. Pilipinas 2011 2nd Runner Up Mary Jean Lastimosa had a different faith, she went less than what she had in 2011, but still she was one of the front - runners, I do hope she competes one more time.

Angelee Claudett Delos Reyes may have not been one of the Top 5 binibinis, but she has managed to prove that she can compete even in an international contest. She was the PH bet to Supermodel International, where she was part of the Top 10.

  

The Crowning Moment:

 

 Janine, as crowned by Miss Universe Philippines 2011 Shamcey Supsup

Nicole, as crowned by Bb. Pilipinas International 2011 Dianne Necio

  

Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International), Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism).

 The 3 winners with 2012 runners - up Annalie Forbes (in red) and Elaine Kay Moll (blue)


Gathering this pics makes me excited for this year's BBP. Are you?

Photos: Bb. Pilipinas/OPMB Worldwide/Yahoo 

None of these photos are mine.  

  

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The Search for Bb. Pilipinas 2013 is on!

Got what it takes to be the successors of Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe 2012 1st Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (Miss International Top 15 Semifinalist) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas - Tourism)? Then go to www.bbpilipinas.com to submit your applications and be part of the 50 beautiful years of Bb. Pilipinas.

Deadline for Binibining Pilipinas 2013 applications is on January 15, 2013

[Photo: Bb. Pilipinas]

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The Search for Bb. Pilipinas 2013 now on

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Winners: Ali Forbes (2nd Runner Up), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International), Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism) and Elaine Kay Moll (1st Runner Up/Miss Supranational Philippines)

Just when you think that 2012 is not yet over, BPCI makes it earliest announcement for the 50th Edition of Binibining Pilipinas (Bb. Pilipinas 2013) as it formally starts accepting applications for the 2013 contest. During Janine Tugonon's send-off, Madam Stella Araneta, chairperson of BPCI announced that the search for Binibining Pilipinas 2013 is on as well as Shamcey being a presenter/host in the forthcoming Miss Universe 2012.

Check out the requirements at www.bbpilipinas.com

Reigning queens are Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International), Katrina Jayne Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism).

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Miss International 2012 Results - Japan wins!

Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International) places on the Top 15

MISS INTERNATIONAL 2012 - Ikumi Yoshimatsu (Japan)
1st Runner Up - Viivi Suominen (Finland)
2nd Runner Up - Madusha Mayadunne (Sri Lanka)
3rd Runner Up - Melody Mir (Dominican Republic)
4th Runner Up - Nicole Huber (Paraguay)

SPECIAL AWARDS
Miss Friendship - Ameeksha Dilchund (Mauritius)
Miss Photogenic - Ikumi Yoshimatsu (Japan)
Best in National Costume - Nicole Velasquez (Honduras)
Best in Talent - Ekaterina Meglinskaia (Russia)
Miss Internet Popularity - Nang Khin Yay Var (Myanmar)
Miss JOICEF - Anedie Azael (Haiti)

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Help Nicole Schmitz for Miss International 2012 Miss Internet Award

You can help Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International) through the Miss Internet award given out to the lady who would be having the most number of views on her picture of the Miss International Flickr account.

First log in to: http://www.miss-international.org/en/

Next: Navigate to the Online Poll, you are supposed to be redirected to this website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64086169@N03/sets/72157631640709082/

Click Nicole's photo found on this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64086169@N03/8062630270/in/set-72157631640709082

The candidate with the most number of views wins the Miss Internet award and boost the chances of getting the top spot. Last year, Dianne Necio was Miss Internet and was one of the 15 semifinalists of Miss International 2011

Voting would be until Friday, October 19, Japan Standard Time

Finals of Miss International 2012 would be on October 21.

Credits of photo: www.bbpilipinas.com

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Nicole Schmitz's Road to the Miss International 2012 Pageant

News Bits Online would be highlighting some pictures of Nicole Schmitz's journey to the Miss International 2012 pageant in Okinawa, Japan.

Photos in this blog post are not owned by the blogger, they are either from Bb. Pilipinas Official, OPMB Worldwide and Miss International 2012

Nicole off to Okinawa (Goodluck)

 

 

 

Miss International 2011 Fernanda Cornejo poses with Nicole

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Pageant Watch: Nicole Schmitz and Ayelee Marie Dasalla

The last quarter of this year is still loaded with a lot of pageants where Philippines have selected their representatives this year. For the month of October, it is Nicole Schmitz and Ayelee Marie Dasalla taking the Philippine sash with them for the Miss International and Miss Humanity International 2012 pageants respectively.

Nicole Schmitz (Miss Philippines International 2012) is done with her send-off and she's now off to Okinawa, Japan. The 23 year old beauty queen is more than ready to attend the activities from October 1  to the finals date October 21 where Filipinos hope that Nicole can grab the 5th crown for the country (Philippines boast of 4 Miss International titleholders, Gemma Cruz Araneta, Aurora Pijuan, Melanie Marquez and Precious Lara Quigaman). She was previously interviewed and when asked what she would do if she won the crown, she said that she would be boarding the first plane back home to share the crown with her "kababayans".

The crown is currently held by Fernanda Cornejo of Ecuador.

Click here to the link of Nicole Schmitz's send-off: Click Here

She may not have gotten the YAY during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 but she is still representing the Philippines to Barbados as Miss Humanity International Philippines 2012. Ayelee Marie Dasalla, a product of Bataan was chosen by John Dela Vega, national director in the Philippines to compete after he has fielded in one of her prized jewels in Czarina Gatbonton last year where the later was 2nd Runner Up in the premier edition.

The crown is held by Karabello Mokoalla of Lesotho. Pageant date is October 28.

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Nicole Schmitz send off to Miss International 2012

Miss International Philippines Nicole Schmitz had her send off Thursday, September 27 before taking a flight to Okinawa, Japan for the Miss International 2012 pageant.

 

The Lovely Nicole Schmitz during her send-off. She has what it takes to win the crown.

 



Nicole with her Binibining Pilipinas sisters: Miss Universe Philippines Janine Tugonon, Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner Up Ali Forbes, Bb. Pilipinas Tourism Katrina Dimaranan and Miss Supranational Philippines Elaine Kay Moll.

Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup and Miss Universe Philippines 2012 Janine Tugonon share a light moment during Nicole's send-off.

Aside from the current winners, past binibini queens graced Nicole's send-off which includes Bb. Pilipinas International 2011 Dianne Necio, Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 Patricia Fernandez, Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup, Miss Universe Philippines 2008 Jennifer Barrientos and Bb. Pilipinas World 2010 Czarina Gatbonton.

How far will Nicole go? I'm predicting for one of the best finishes. :)

PHOTOS: OPMB Worldwide FB page

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Official Miss International Photos of Nicole Schmitz

After the success of Miss Supranational Philippines Elaine Kay Moll, BPCI now helps Nicole Schmitz get ready for the 52nd Miss International in Okinawa, Japan. Nicole is up for the challenge of bringing home the MI crown.

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Binibinis in waiting: Moll, Dimaranan and Schmitz await for their international tit

I came across this cute photo of three of the 5 winners of the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 who would be donning the Philippine sash within the next 2 months.

(From Left to Right)

ELAINE KAY MOLL
Bb. Pilipinas 1st Runner Up - Miss Supranational Philippines 2012

Now that the long wait is over on who would be representing the country for Miss Supranational's Finals on September 15, I guess we should just support Elaine, after all, she shouldn't have placed 4th if she doesn't have the IT factor, I hope that she could be the first Miss Supranational of the country.

KATRINA JAYNE DIMARANAN
Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Miss Tourism Queen International Philippines 2012

Oh yes, the MTQI 2012 pageant is still in China and probably, how Queenierich Rehman would be treated during the Finals Night of Miss World should say how Kat would be treated. MTQI 2012 Finals is on September 28. I hope Kat can exceeed how Isabella placed last year. (Isabella Manjon was the first Bb. Pilipinas delegate in MTQI who was unplaced and took home the Miss Charity).

NICOLE SCHMITZ
Bb. Pilipinas International - Miss International Philippines 2012

Philippines has been doing well in MI for the past 4 years (Fernandez, Gersbach, Kleiner and Necio were all in the Top 15) and had won 4 MI titles (last was Precious Quigaman in 2005). Does Nicole feel the pressure of winning the Philippines 5th MI crown? Gut feel that she doesn't. I am thinking of the crown for her -- to a Runner-Up finish as the worst? Well, let's wait as 2011 Miss International Fernanda Cornejo relinquishes her crown in Okinawa, Japan on October 21.

Goodluck to all the Binibinis. :

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Aces and Queens and Kagandahang Flores Share Big 4 Pageants Representatives

Amongst the big pageant eyes, Jonas Gaffud's Aces and Queens and Rodgil Flores' Kagandahang Flores camp had made it big for the past year. For this 2012, they share equally the winners that came from Big 4 pageants.

Aces and Queens bets taking the Miss Universe and Miss World Stage: Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines) and Queenierich Rehman (Miss World Philippines)

Following the success of Shamcey Supsup and Gwendoline Ruais (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up and Miss World 1st Princess) last year, Janine Tugonon and Queenierich Rehman have a big shoes to fill when they set foot on stage this year.



Kagandahang Flores Beauties: Stephany Stefanowitz (Miss Philippines - Earth), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International 2012)

Kagandahang Flores have 2 of their best bets in the competition: Nicole (Miss International delegate) and Stephany (Miss Earth delegate) are ripe for their respective contests.

Let us sport Aces and Queens and the Kagandahang Flores group in their competitions and may they be successful as the 2011 string of winners: (Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe 3rd Runner Up), Gwendoline Ruais (Miss World 1st Princess) , Dianne Necio (Miss International Top 15 (Semifinalist))  and Athena Imperial (Miss Earth-Water)) 

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Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Special Awards Prizes (Super Late Post)

I saw this post which might interest you Pageant Netizens:
Binibining Best in National Costume: #8 Nicole Schmitz
Prize: 50000 worth of wardrobe from BPCI and a plaque

Binibining Friendship: #25 Chloe Zanardi
Prize: will take home P50000 worth of wardrobe from BPCI.

Binibining Talent 2012: #13 Katrina Jane Dimaranan
Prize: winner will received P50000 worth of wardrobe from BPCI

Binibining Manila Bulletin Readers choice award: #20 Roxanne Tadique
Prize: winner will have three days-two nights stay at Manila Hotel, P5000 worth of gift certificate at The Champagne Room plus P10000 cash, 1 year free subscription to Manila Bulletin. There is also P100000 worth of package.

People’s Binibini choice 2012: #21 Giselle Angelica Munoz
Prize: P50000 worth of wardrobe from BPCI and plaque.

Nestle’s Best in Swimsuit: # 8 Nicole Schmitz
Prize: Winner will become Nestle’s fitness Ambassador with one year supply of Nestle fitnesse, received P50000 of wardrobe from BPCI.

Binibining Photogenic: #1 Karen Gallman
Prize: 25000 cash and 50000 worth of wardrobe from BPCI and a Samsung digital camera care of Picture City.

Binibining Philippine Airlines: #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Prize: Will received 2 round-trip PAL business tickets of her choice destination.

Binibining Avon: #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
Prize: Binibining Avon wins P50000 in cash and a year supply of AVON products and have an opportunity to be featured in AVON brochure.

Binibining Best in Evening Gown: #26 Angelee Claudette Delos Reyes
Prize: Best in Evening gown winner will received P75000 worth of wardrobe courtesy of BPCI.

reposted: http://showbizreport.info/binibining-pilipinas-2012-special-award-winners-prize/

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Pageant Hype Over For Now

News Bits Online would be giving you updates on the Miss World Philippines and Miss Philippines - Earth during the coming months. NBO would resume updating you on Bb. Pilipinas as Janine Tugonon (Miss Universe Philippines 2012), Nicole Schmitz (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Katrina Dimaranan (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism 2012) face their international pageants come 3rd and 4th Quarter of this year. This blog would also like to congratulate the brightest pageant crossover, Elaine Kay Moll (who was first seen in the Miss World Philippines) who was awarded 1st Runner Up and Annalie Forbes who was awarded 2nd Runner Up.

And if ever there would be an update on the Supranational thing, I would definitely let you know. :)

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Nicole Schmitz wins Best in National Costume

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 8 Nicole Schmitz wins Best in National Costume. Congratulations Nicole.

You still have 6 more days to vote for your favorite Binibini. Vote now.

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Bb. Pilipinas Hopefuls The Second Time Around

Rose Ann Aguilar
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 5

Bb. Pilipinas 2010 semifinalist with the hopes of being able to get a crown this year. (Pretty bet) :)

Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 7

Bb. Pilipinas 2010 candidate, eventually bowing out that year to Krista Kleiner (BBP International), Czarina Gatbonton (BBP World) and Venus Raj (Miss Philippines Universe). She is probably a frontrunner this year, others see her as the next Miss Universe Philippines.

Nicole Schmitz
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 8

A Top 13 finalist during the Bb. Pilipinas 2007 contest (She was then 18 years old), the 23-year old Fil-Aussie beauty is back to prove that she's a beauty queen material.

Mary Jean Lastimosa
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 9

2nd Runner Up of last year's Binibining Pilipinas, MJ (along with Janine Tugonon) went out this year to prove their chances once more. MJ is one pageant frontrunner who could contend for the title come April 15.

Janine Mari Tugonon
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 18

1st Runner Up of last year's Binibining Pilipinas, still one of the frontrunners, simple beauty but may be elegant to the international scene.

Roxanne Tadique
Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Candidate No. 20

A Binibining Pilipinas 2008 candidate where she was Manila Bulletin's Readers Choice, the 25 year old beauty wants to try her luck once more in Binibining Pilipinas 2012.










 

headshots from http://www.binibiningpilipinas.com

Would the following second-timers bring home the crown and succeed Shamcey Supsup (Miss Universe Philippines), Dianne Necio (Bb. Pilipinas International) and Isabella Manjon (Bb. Pilipinas Tourism)? Find out on April 15.

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