Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Competition Heats Up

Bb. Pilipinas 2018 Press Presentation
Report: Arvin Cabachete | Writer & Correspondent
Photos: JR Noses | Chief Photojournalist & Photo Editor

The 40 lovely candidates of Bb. Pilipinas 2018 were formally presented to the members of the press  last February 21, 2017 at Novotel Manila Araneta Center.

The event was led by Madam Stella Marquez Araneta, Chairperson of Bb. Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI).

“Five weeks have passed since they were chosen, (and now) each time that we see them, they get better. I think this is a fantastic group,” said Stella Marquez Araneta during her inspirational message to the candidates.

“This group have been very special. I think many of the girls here have the chance to win (international) crowns. All of you are perfect,” added Stella Marquez Araneta.

She also thanked the people who attended the event and who continue to support the pageant.

Wearing two-piece till blue swimsuit by Domz Ramos and shoes by Jojo Bragais, the 40 official candidates strutted themselves in front of the BPCI Executive Committee, sponsors, past titleholders and members of the press at the Monet 1 Room of Novotel Manila. The candidates were then taken to the 6th floor poolside where the ladies confidently posed for photos in front of the media and some fans.

 

 

The event was hosted by the reigning queens namely: Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters, Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 Mariel de Leon, Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Chanel Olive Thomas, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Elizabeth Clenci and Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2017 Nelda Ibe.

Bb. Pilipinas 2018 candidates with the reigning queens. From left to right: Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2017 Nelda Ibe, Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 Mariel de Leon, Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Elizabeth Clenci and Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Chanel Olive Thomas
Bb. Pilipinas 2018 candidates with the reigning queens. From left to right: Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2017 Nelda Ibe, Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 Mariel de Leon, Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Rachel Peters, Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Elizabeth Clenci and Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Chanel Olive Thomas.

The event also served as a mini reunion since some of the past titleholders were in attendance to wit: Dindi Gallardo (BPU 1993), Gem Padilla (BPU 1990), Sarah Jane Paez (BPU 1989), Marina Benipayo (Miss Maja Pilipinas 1992), Patty Betita (BPI 1991), MJ Lastimosa (MUP 2004), Kylie Verzosa (MI 2016), Janicel Lubina (BPI 2015), Patricia Fernandez (BPI 2008), Venus Raj (MUP 2010) and among others.

The roster of aspirants this year made-up of registered professionals in the following fields- nursing, medicines, accountancy and engineering; models, students, flight attendants, entrepreneurs, and pageant veterans will get the chance to represent the Philippines in the international tilts. The official candidates are:

1. Vickie Marie Milagrosa “Vim” Rushton, 25, Talisay City, Negros Occidental

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2. Kathrine “Kath” Ventura,22, Antipolo City

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3. Muriel Orais, 26, Cebu City

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4. Ana Patricia “Patrik” Asturias, 25, Tacloban City

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5. Rose Marie Murphy, 25, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte

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6. Janice Roman, 25, Manila

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7. Sigrid Grace Flores, 25, Catanduanes

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8. Marie Sherry Ann “Shane” Tormes, 26, Polangui, Albay

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9. Agatha Lei Romero, 23, Quezon City

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10. Kayesha Chua, 25, Legazpi, Albay

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11. Maria Andrea “Aya” Verdadero Abesamis, 26, Pasig City

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12. Janette Roanne Sturm, 26, General Santos City

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13. Kristie Rose “Istie” Cequeña, 25, Manila

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14. Samantha Bernardo, 25, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

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15. Juliana Kapeundl, 26, Balayan, Batangas

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16. Annalita Vizcarra, 23, Murcia, Negros Occidental

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17. Ma. Ahtisa Manalo, 20, Candelaria, Quezon

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18. Rosantonette Mendoza, 26 years, Bacoor, Cavite

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19. Michele Gumabao, 25, Quezon City

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20. Catriona Elisa Gray, 24, Albay

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21. Anjame Magbitang, Hagonoy, Bulacan

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22. Sophia Juliann C. Baino, 24, Nasugbu, Batangas

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23. Ena Louis Velasco, 23, Bacolod City

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24. Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, 25, Oriental Mindoro

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25. Jerellen Rodriguez, 25, Nasugbu, Batangas

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26. Wynonah Van Joy Baluyot, 24, Cebu

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27. Henna Kaizzelle Nicole Cajandig, 25, Sultan Kudarat

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28. Angelica Mae Corbe, 24, Legazpi City, Albay

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29. Samantha Kaye Avestruz, 20, Tacloban City

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30. Sarah Margarette Joson, 24, Manila

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31. Jehza Mae Huelar, 23, Davao City

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32. Eva Psychee Patalinjug, 23, Cebu City

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33. Stephanie Joy Abellanida, 22, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato

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34. Mary Joy “MJ” de Castro, 22, Davao del Norte

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35. Sandra Lemonon, 23, Pasig

 

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36. Loren Mar Artajos, 27, Ilocos

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37. Patrizia Garcia, 23, Cainta, Rizal

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38. Karen Gallman, 25, Ubay, Bohol

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39. Trixia Marie S. Maraña, 25, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

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40. Angelie Aubrey Asuncion, 24, Tabaco, Albay

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Pre-pageant activities lined up before the most awaited coronation night on March 18 at Araneta Coliseum are National Costume Competition at the KIA Theater and the very festive Parade of Beauties around Araneta Center grounds scheduled on March 3 and March 10, respectively.

In HD|Bb. Pilipinas 2018 candidates pose for photograph at the Novotel Hotel Poolside during the press presentation held yesterday #Binibini1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton @vimrushton #Binibini2 Kathrine Ventura @kathyjaneee #Binibini3 Muriel Orais @maiorais #Binibini4 Ana Patricia Asturias @patrikasturias #Binibini5 Rose Marie Murphy @rosemurphy92 #Binibini6 Janice Roman @janiceroman_ #Binibini7 Sigrid Grace Flores @sigrid.grace #Binibini8 Shane Quintana Tormes @shaneytormes #Binibini9 Agatha Romero @agatharomero #Binibini10 Kayesha Chua @kayeshachua #Binibini11 Aya Abesamis @ayabesamis #Binibini12 Janette Roanne L. Sturm @heydutchgirl #Binibini13 Kristie Rose Cequeña @istiec #Binibini14 Samantha Bernardo @samanthabernardo__ #Binibini15 Juliana Kapeundl @julianakapeundl #Binibini16 Annalita Vizcarra @annalitavizcarra #Binibini17 Ma Ahtisa Manalo @ahtisa #Binibini18 Rosantonette Mendoza @iamrosan #Binibini19 Michelle Gumabao @gumabaomichele #Binibini20 Catriona Gray @catriona_gray #Binibini21 Anjame Magbitang @anjamemagbitang #Binibini22 Sophia Baino @sophiabaino #Binibini23 Ena Velasco @enavelasco #Binibini24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa @edjgamboa #bbpilipinas2018 #missuniverse #missphilippines (Video via @arvincaachete)

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