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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 Miss Universe Organization (MUO) finally put an end to speculations that the Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) franchise has been awarded to the group of Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Chavit Singson. In an official statement, the MUO said that it will continue working with the Araneta Group on Binibining Pilipinas. The full statement: “The Miss Universe Organization has had a very successful, decades long relationship with Stella and Jorge Araneta and Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Stella is an icon in the pageant community and under her guidance, many young women have proudly represented the Philippines on the international stage, in addition to four amazing Filipinas who have gone on to bring home the Miss Universe crown; ''Through the country’s pageant system and its leadership, young women who have participated in Binibining Pilipinas have been afforded the opportunity to be the best they can be and lead “confidently beautiful” lives. ''In recent years, T...

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. led by its chair Stella Marquez Araneta feted newly crowned Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman after she won the international crown which has been elusive for the Philippines for 47 years. Gallman's victory now joins the league of Filipino beauty queens for the longest gap of winning an international pageant crown. Aside from the Miss Intercontinental title, it took 42 year for the Philippines to capture the Miss Universe title the third time after Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach won in 2015. Megan Lynne Young won the Miss World crown for Philippines after 61 years in 2013. "To my Binibining Pilipinas family, thank you everyone for the love and support that you poured out for me. And to my supporters , I love you guys and I really appreciate all that you have done for me. I love you all," said Gallman during an exclusive interview at Thanksgiving Dinner at Bahay Na Puti (White House) mansion in Cubao, Quezon City recently. THAN...

A homecoming fit for a queen awaits Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray when she returns to Manila on Feb. 20, pageant organizers announced Feb. 1. Alongside her Binibining Pilipinas family, Gray will hold activities with select media and VIP guests, and participate in charitable activities with the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Chair Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta. One of the highlights of Gray’s return to the Philippines will be the Grand Homecoming Parade that will provide fans and all Filipinos the chance to see and support Miss Universe through their attendance. The Grand Parade will take the fourth Filipina Miss Universe to the streets of Manila and Makati on Feb. 21. Catriona will again be welcomed with a homecoming parade at the Araneta Center on Feb. 23. Gray will return to the Smart Araneta Coliseum where her journey to the Miss Universe crown began when she became a Binibining Pilipinas queen.  A fan appreciation event will be held during her time here ...

"We did it Philippines!" Thus said Filipino-Australian beauty queen Karen Gallman few days after she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018, the first for the Philippines in 47 years. On Instagram, Gallman said: "I’m so proud to bring our nation its first Intercontinental crown. The overwhelming support from you all has been amazing and I can’t thank you all enough nor have done it without you. This crown is not just for me, its for all of you and a representation of what we can achieve as a nation. Keep pushing to be the best version of yourself by “always looking up to God and being thankful for everything; "Thank you to my MIC queens, chaperones and the team for a wonderful three weeks that I will always cherish!" she added. The Philippines made another pageant history when Bb. Pilipinas Karen Gallman finally clinched the elusive Miss Intercontinental 2018 crown during a contest held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City last Jan. 26. Gall...

Thirty-eight days after they passed the screening for the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 beauty pageant, the 40 official candidates of the prestigious local beauty contest were finally presented to the press during a special show held at the Novotel Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City last February 21. Garbed in their stylish swimsuits of DR SWIM by Domz Ramos, the girls paraded individually as they introduced themselves to a jampacked crowd of past beauty queens, sponsors and media men. "Several weeks after they were chosen, every time that we see them, they got better. I think this is a fantastic group," said Stella Marquez Araneta, chairperson of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc., in her welcome remarks, as the audience applauded. "We promise to continue producing winners. And I think many of them have a good chance to win the crown. This group has been very special," added Mrs. Araneta. This year's roster of aspirants is composed of registered prof...

It's that time of the year when some of the candidates of the Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest treat their fans, pageant enthusiasts and the media to an afternoon of entertainment. Fifteen of the 40 candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 pageant danced, sang and played instruments to a packed and appreciative crowd during the talent competition held at the Farmer's Plaza in Cubao last February 10. Although the result of the talent show will have no bearing in the finals, the girls made extra effort to present their individual talents. The winner of the Miss Talent special award will be announced during the grand coronation of the Bb. Pilipinas 2018 pageant at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 18. The one-hour show was hosted by reigning Binibinis Elizabeth Clenci, 2nd runner-up, Miss Grand International 2018; and Chanel Olive Thomas, Miss Supranational 2018 semi-finalist. The girls were judged by Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. Chairperson Stella ...

The 40 official candidates of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant were announced following intense deliberations held at the Kia Theater in Cubao, Quezon City early morning of January 16. Stella Marquez-Araneta, chair of the Bb. Pilipinas Charities, Inc., said that these 40 girls are the ones who will take part in the grand coronation of the 2018 Bb. Pilipinas beauty contest at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on March 18. This year's candidates are: Jerelleen Rodriguez, Jehza Huelar, Angelica Corbe, Juliana Kapeundl, Wynona Buot, Rosantonette Mendoza, Sigrid Grace Flores, Kristie Rose Cequeña, Enalouis Velasco, Ana Patricia Asturias, Muriel Orais, Angelie Aubrey Asuncion, Karen Gallman, Trixia Marie Maraña, Edjelyn Joy Gamboa, Janette Sturm, Sarah Margarette Joson, Janice Roman, Henna Kaizelle Nicole Cajandig, Eva Patalinjug; Anjame Magbitang, Samantha Avestruz, Loren Artajos, Samantha Bernardo, Marie Sherry Ann Tormes, Katherine Ventura, Maria Andrea V...

Newly crowned Bb Pilipinas Universe 2017 Rachel Peters has said that she is "still over the moon" as she thanked all those who supported her in journey to the most prestigious local beauty contest. "A truly unforgettable moment!!! 💖💖 I am so overwhelmed by all the love and support that I have received throughout this incredible journey. I still can't believe it but I'm over the moon and I'm so excited to be representing the Philippines in Miss Universe 2017!!!!" said Peters on Instagram. "I would like to express my gratitude to all the people who have helped me- it took an army so I won't mention you all, but you know who you are!!! 😘😘 To my 39 Binibini sisters - I'm so happy to have met you all. Thank you for a wonderful two months! To BPCI and of course Madam Stella Araneta- thank you for the trust and the opportunity!" Peters also said. ' Ang aking pamilya ❤️ so happy we were complete for this special night' ...