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Excited to see the next #IAmBinibini workshop session with Catriona Gray and Nicole Cordoves? Watch out for its premiere on Facebook and Youtube on August 1 at 3 p.m. Last July 11, for the first time, Catriona and Nicole met the 2020 contestants online. The Binibining Pilipinas thanks Cornerstone Entertainment Inc. and Equinox Manila for making the workshop sessions possible. For now, here's a sneak peek of what to expect in the session:

Ms. Stella Marquez Araneta, chair of Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI), has announced that Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will conduct e-training sessions for the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020. Gray will be joined by Binibining Pilipinas - Grand International 2016 Nicole Cordoves to teach the 2020 candidates how to stand out and win in a beauty pageant. “We are delighted that Catriona and Nicole will provide online training and pageant prep classes to help this year's batch of 40 candidates and give each of them a winning chance,” said Ms. Araneta. “Being in a beauty pageant competition requires a lot of preparation and hard work. You have to be confident about yourself, your poise, and personality regardless of the way others see you. Therefore, it is important to be fully prepared and fully trained”. Stage presence and the physical attributes of the contestants are very important. But the interview portion is equally important, that you demonstrate talent, in...

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has postponed indefinitely the Binibining Pilipinas 2020 beauty pageant due to COVID-19, it was announced on May 25. Established in 1964, the Bb.Pilipinas pageant sends delegates to international pageants such as Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe. In the past, the BPCI also sent delegates to the Miss Universe beauty contest (1964-2019) and Miss World pageant (1992-2010). The full announcement:

Binibining Pilipinas 2020 front-runner Samantha Bernardo of Palawan City went live on Facebook Monday afternoon, April 13, to cheer her fans and friends as she reminded them to stay home during these grim times. "Just stay at home and don't forget to stay healthy. Wash your hands all the time. I hope to see you soon in the activities of Binibining Pilipinas," said Bernardo who chatted with her fans from the comfort of her room. Bernardo, who is competing in Binibining Pilipinas for the third time, also paid tribute to the frontliners engaged in the fight against COVID-19. During the FB chat, this Binibini beauty invited her fans to ask questions about her journey to the most prestigious national pageant. She is also pushing for a malaria-free Philippines in 2030 as her advocacy. Towards the end of her Facebook Live chat, Bernardo gave away mobile load to winners of the game portion. Bernardo also picked her top 6 Binibini queens past and and present wh...

Binibini Hazel Joy Ortiz of Pasig City is thrilled to join a national pageant second time time. Pageant fans cheered for her when Hazel won Miss Bikini Philippines 2014. These days she's embarking on a new pageant journey this time for the prestigious Bb. Pilipinas 2020 pageant. How is Hazel preparing for the competition? Said she: "I prepared for my Q&A, for my pasarela walk. I also focused on styling." During an exclusive interview in Quezon City recently, Hazel said that she stayed home a lot instead of going out to concentrate on her preps for the competition. "I need to focus on my preparations so instead of going out a lot, I stayed home and concentrated on training." She also enjoys working out, listening to podcast, and watching movies. Get to know more of Hazel as she answers questions inspired by the "firsts and lasts"article of Hollywood star Julia Roberts on People Magazine. First person who called you beautiful ...

The candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020 took a day off from their usual pre-pageant activities last March 4 to bond with children in a fun-filled experience at the Art in Island Museum, Quezon City. Binibining Pilipinas partnered with Operation Smile Philippines in providing the this year’s candidates an opportunity to bring smiles to select children who underwent cleft lip and palate repair surgeries. The girls spent the morning touring the kids in larger-than-life 3D artworks. Awe and excitement filled the faces of the children as they were joined by the Binibinis in a free museum tour. Everyone gamely snapped photos and wandered at the interactive picture-worthy displays of the museum. Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. has been supporting the endeavors of Operation Smile Philippines since 2011. *Art in Island Museum is located at 175 15th Avenue, Cubao, Quezon City. It is open from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday, from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Friday a...

The competition in the country’s most coveted pageant is getting fiercer and hotter. With summer just around the corner, this year’s Binibining Pilipinas candidates brought the heat even higher in an exciting fashion challenge at Araneta City last March 2. And to spice things up, the netizens will have the power to decide who among the girls sizzled the most in the challenge! The candidates were given a fun summer treat as they went on a shopping spree for hip summer fashion clothes and accessories and for some delectable desserts. They were divided into 8 groups of 5 members each, with each team given a mall destination, a limited budget, and a theme to consider for spending: • Binibinis 1 to 5 – Ali Mall, puff shoulders • Binibinis 6 to 10 – Ali Mall, bike shorts • Binibinis 11 to 15 – Gateway Mall, casual shorts • Binibinis 16 to 20 – Farmers Plaza, jumpsuit stripes • Binibinis 21 to 25 – Gateway Mall, two-piece summer wear • Binibinis 26 to 30 – A...

Binibining Pilipinas 2020 candidate Carina Cariño from La Union was cheered by pageant fans when she dropped by the grand coronation night of Mutia Ti La Union 2020  held at the Poro Point Baywalk in this province last March 2. It brought back wonderful memories to Cariño who was crowned Mutia Ti La Union in 2017. She was also greeted by La Union Gov. Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III and other local officials. Fans of "Eat Bulaga" also know Cariño as the candidate who finished 1st runner-up in Miss Millennial pageant of the longest-running noontime show in the country. Get to know more of this stunning Binibini who also exemplifies grace and beauty. What do you do to de-stress - "I play video games." What's a perfect day for you like - "It would be a day with my friends, watch movies, and eat Japanese food." What do you tell people about beauty - " It's not about internal or external. It's something you re...

Alexandra Mae Rosales received a warm welcome and good luck greetings from Lagunenses when she attended the flag ceremony at the Laguna Provincial Capitol in Sta. Cruz, Laguna on March 2. Also joining the welcome event were officials of the provincial capitol. After the ceremony and talks, Alexandra paid a courtesy call to Laguna Governor Ramil Hernandez who gave his blessings to the aspiring beauty queen. Earlier, Alexandra visited the Cara Welfare Philippines, a dogs rehabilitation center at Villa Escudero Plantation Bay in San Pablo, Laguna. Alexandra's visit is part of advocacy on responsible pet ownership. She also visited animals rehab centers, like Cara Welfare Philippines, to engage, participate and give more love, care and affection to abandoned and rescued dogs.

Binibining Pilipinas tapped on the green thumb of this year's candidates through a plant care workshop and flower crown-making activity at the Farmers Garden, Araneta City last Feb. 28. The ladies were given a quick course on plant care by master gardener Lisa Matilla, who has been in gardening business at the Farmers Garden since 2012. The session taught the ladies about plant cultivation, maintenance, and sustenance. After the session, the Binibini candidates had a flower crown-making activity. Tenants from Farmers Garden assisted the candidates in making a "green" crown out of the flowers, leaves, and other materials provided to them. The candidates were divided into 4 groups of 10, with one selected per group as the best in flower crown making. The winners are: * Binibini # 8 Meiji Cruz (Valenzuela City) * Binibini # 14 Hazel Joy Ortiz (Pasig City) * Binibini # 21 Hannah Arnold (Masbate) * Binibini # 33 Alexandra Faith Garcia (Olongapo City) ...

The 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020 sizzled up The Addlib Dance Studio in Araneta City for an afternoon of music and movement last Feb. 19. The girls took a break from their usual pre-pageant activities and experienced a different kind of training and workout – this time, on the dancefloor. The Binibini candidates faced the challenge of dancing Powerheels and Girlicious with Addlib Dance Studio’s dance masters Joe Abuda, Jawi Buan, Paula dela Blanca, and Anna Viktoria. The dance masters trained the girls to move gracefully while on heels through the Powerheels session, and brought out the Binibinis’ sass and fire while maintaining grace and poise through the Girlicious session. Binibini #2 Rowena Sasuluya was recognized as the best-in-class dancer after the combined dance sessions. Addlib Dance Studio is located at level 2, New Frontier Theater Arcade, Araneta City and is open daily from 10am to 11pm. For studio rentals call 0939 904 2108. Wi...

In line with the celebration of the National Arts Month, the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2020 paid a visit at the Gateway Gallery Museum, Gateway Tower last Feb. 18. The girls were given a tour of the museum by curator Gari Apolonio, who provided the candidates a quick lecture on the exhibited artworks. The museum visit provided the Binibining Pilipinas candidates a quick blast from the past courtesy of the artworks lined up at the museum's Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art exhibit. The exhibit, which features 30 large-scale paintings from pre-historic Philippines to the contemporary period, is a joint project of the Araneta City and the University of the Philippines. Through the museum tour, Binibining Pilipinas aims to promote art appreciation while teaching history to the candidates. The Gateway Gallery, located at the 5th level of the Gateway Tower in Araneta City, is open to the public Mondays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ad...