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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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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Bb. Pilipinas 2012 To Give Away 4 Crowns This Year!

The Philippines' longest running national pageant is reportedly handing down 4 crowns in the 2012 edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Aside from Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, Bb. Pilipinas-International and Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism (which debuted last year) titles, the said pageant will now give a 4th crown namely Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational.

According to sources, BPCI had acquired the franchise last March 7, 2012 and based on the report from the Global Beauties website, the world's leading pageant site, 4 titles will be awarded this year. The site wrote:

The 30 contestants of Binibining Pilipinas 2012 have been busy with a packed schedule of official activities, since the start of the annual pageant which kicked off last February. Public appearances, fashion shows and even a talent showcase are only part of the road to the biggest beauty event in the Philippines. 

The grand finale, to be held at the Araneta Coliseum on April 15th, will witness the victory of four winners: 

-Bb. Pilipinas-Universe (to Miss Universe 2012 in December)
-Bb. Pilipinas-International (to Miss International 2012, in Chengdu, China, in November)
-Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism (to Tourism Queen International 2012 in China, in October)
-Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational (to Miss Supranational 2012 in Poland, in September)

It will be a good news for pageant fanatics as the country will have a great deal on this ever-growing pageants in the international arena. With the departure of Miss World franchise from the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI), the organization had acquired the franchise for Miss Tourism Queen International last year and now, Miss Supranational.

Miss Supranational had its roots in Poland. A very young pageant which started in 2009, it is now the fastest-growing Grand Slam pageant with delegates increasing at a rapid rate (from 36 in 2009 to 70 in 2011).

Bb. Pilipinas 2012 Grand Coronation Night will happen on April 15, 2012 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum and will have its telecast on ABS-CBN Channel 2.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Will Air This April on ABS-CBN; Official Candidates List Announced

ABS-CBN, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, is proud to be the official carrier of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant for the second year in a row.

It can be recalled that last year, the Kapamilya network staged the Philippines’ most prestigous pageant, where Shamcey Supsup was hailed Binibining Pilipinas-Universe and eventually became 3rd Runner-up in the Miss Universe pageant.

In an interview, Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) chair Stella Marquez Araneta commended ABS-CBN for bringing an excellent show last year, which she said some believe to be better than the Miss Universe production.

Last year, BPCI signed up with ABS-CBN network giving the top TV network exclusive coverages of the Bb. Pilipinas and Miss Universe beauty contests for five years. This year's search will be aired on ABS-CBN this April.

The 30 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2012 are:

Marie Virgenia Peter
Fer Mary Baliquig
Roxanne Tadique
Janine Tugonon
Rose Ann Aguilar
Sherlyn Gonzales
Maxine Medina
Jaine Hidalgo
Marie Irisha Arcenas
Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
Goldy Baroa
Giselle Angelica Munoz
Angelee delos Reyes
Jillean Camille Orbina
Liezl Alcantara
Nicole Marable
Annalie Forbes
Gina Joy Howell
Mary Jean 'MJ' Lastimosa
Patricia Lae Ejercitado
Anna Czarina Buenviaje
Roxane Joy Jesalva
Elaine Kay Moll
Nicole Schmitz
Meiji Cruz
Golda Soller
Romelin Roxanne de Castro
Chloe Zanardi
Karen Gallman
Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa

Newest kapamilya, Iza Calzado is rumored to be one of the hosts of the 2012 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant where Shamcey Supsup, Isabella Manjon and Dianne Necio will relinquish their respective crowns to new batch of queensth at will represent the Philippines in the international arena.

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