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Three of this year's Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) titleholders will have an official send-off party this Monday, September 19 in Araneta City. Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Gabriella Basiano, Binibining Pilipinas Globe Chelsea Fernandez, and Binibining Pilipinas Grand International Roberta Tamondong will soon depart for their international competitions this October. Gabriella and Chelsea will respectively compete for back-to-back wins at Miss Intercontinental 2022 in Egypt (October 14) and The Miss Globe 2022 in Albania (October 15) while Roberta will try to make history at Miss Grand International 2022 in Indonesia (October 25). Their upcoming send-off will stream live at 3 p.m. (local time) on the Binibining Pilipinas official Facebook page and YouTube channel. Photo: Raymond Saldana /  Binibining Pilipinas

Oh Wei Qi was crowned Miss World Singapore 2022 in a glittering competition held on Saturday, September 10 at the state-of-the-art The Theatre at Mediacorp. The 23-year-old artist and entrepreneur will now prepare to represent Singapore at the 71st Miss World pageant. She succeeds last year's titleholder Khailing Ho. "Everything feels so surreal to me, it feels like a dream," she wrote in a statement on social media and recalled how she joined the pageant for the first time in 2021. "It was my first pageant experience and definitely one that taught me the beauty of Miss World and the possibilities I can do to give back to society," she said. She also added, "It showed me that my dreams are not as far-fetched as it seems if I am not willing to give up." Also crowned at the same event were Miss Intercontinental Singapore 2022 Gerlyn Cheah and Miss Globe Singapore 2022 Saranya Chyenne. They will compete in Miss Intercontinental and The Miss Globe pageants

The inaugural edition of the Miss Zimbabwe Queen pageant will take place on Saturday, September 10 at the Harare International Conference Center (HICC). Former Miss Zimbabwe Brita Masalethulini will host the big show with Zimbabwean Radio DJ and businessman Tich Mataz while comedienne Madam Boss, fashion stylist Tafadzwa Zimoyo and fashion entrepreneur Hollywood Lee will host the red carpet. Musicians Jah Prayzah, Enzo Ishall, Trevor Dongo, and John Cole will be guest performers. The newest national pageant in Zimbabwe was founded by former queens Tendai Hunda and Hilda Mabu and its winners will have the opportunity to represent the country at various international pageants such as Miss Earth, Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Model of the World, and Top Model of the World. A total of 12 beauties from all provinces of the country have been chosen to compete in the upcoming competition. Meet the Top 12 official finalists: Anelisiwe Ndebele -  28, is a triple major graduate

Vietnam's representative for the 50th Miss Intercontinental pageant in Egypt, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, was given a special send-off ceremony on Thursday, September 1. The event took place at the Orchids Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and was attended by the reigning Miss Intercontinental Cinderella Faye Obeñita from the Philippines as an invited special guest. Prior to being appointed Miss Intercontinental Vietnam 2022, Bao Ngoc was named first runner-up at the Miss World Vietnam 2022 pageant last August 12. The 21-year-old model and student will compete in the Miss Intercontinental 2022 final on October 14 in Sharm El Sheik, a city on the coastal strip along the beautiful Red Sea. Photos: Miss World Vietnam

Miss Seychelles 2020 first princess, Shannen April Henrie, has been officially announced to represent Seychelles at the 50th Miss Intercontinental pageant. The 27-year-old beauty holds an ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business and works as a senior audit executive at ACM & Associates, a professional firm offering assurance services. She is also working towards finishing her ACCA and becoming an affiliate member, as well as pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes University. Shannen enjoys socializing, singing, and attending weekly dance classes in her free time. Dance has been a passion of hers since she was a child which is why she joined the Emergency Crew, a group of versatile dancers, and has recently performed in a show at ICCS. Moreover, she has broadened her creativity by bringing to life animated characters through crafting. Using her skills, she has partnered with the Seychelles National Library to assist with reading, arts, and crafts s

The Miss Guatemala 2022 national competition took place on Saturday, August 7 at the Westin Camino Real hotel in Guatemala City. A total of 12 contestants competed for the national titles at stake and the opportunity to represent Guatemala at Miss International, Miss Earth, and Miss Intercontinental. Here are the newly crowned titleholders: Miss Guatemala International 2022  - Dulce Tatiana López Villatoro (Huehuetenango) will go to Miss International 2022 in Japan Miss Guatemala Earth 2022  - Eilyn Lira (Zapaca) will go to Miss Earth 2022 in the Philippines Miss Guatemala Intercontinental 2022  - Marian Herrera (Escuintla) will go to Miss Intercontinental 2022 in Egypt Miss Guatemala Tourism 2022  - Stephanie Medina (Departamento de Guatemala) The representatives of Mixco, Britney Bardales, and El Progreso, Dayhán Ortega were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Reigning Miss International from Thailand, Sireethorn 'Bint' Leearamwat, was a special guest during

After three years, the traditional Binibining Pilipinas grand "Parade of Beauties" made a comeback at Araneta City, formerly called Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City. Wearing their floral printed one-shoulder one-piece swimsuits by fashion stylist Justine Aliman and floral headdresses, the 40 beauties who are vying for this year's coveted national titles paraded the streets on Friday, July 23. Binibining Pilipinas 2022, the 58th edition of the national competition, will take place next Sunday, July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The show will air on ABS-CBN's Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channe, A2Z, TV5, IWantTFC, and YouTube. Former Miss Universe Catriona Universe Gray will be the presenter together with former queens Nicole Cordoves and Samantha Bernardo. At the end of the event, Hannah Arnold (Binibining Pilipinas International 2021), Samantha Panlilio (Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021), Maureen Montagne (Miss Globe 2021), and Cinderella Obeñita (Mi

Krystyna Sokołowska was crowned Miss Polonia 2021/2022 in a national competition held at the OSiR Sports and Spectacle Hall in Włocławek on Friday, May 27. The 25-year-old student and sports club owner from Białystok edged out 19 other beauties to win her title. She succeeds last year's winner, Natalia Gryglewska. Karolina Malina of Kołobrzeg and Julia Baryga of Łódź were the first and second runners-up, respectively, while Klaudia Andrzejewska of Włocławek and Sylwia Bober of Biłgoraj completed the Top 5. Miss Polonia 2019 and reigning Miss World Karolina Bielawska was present as a special guest at the glittering event. The new Miss Polonia was a former Miss Earth Poland winner who placed in the Top 10 at Miss Earth 2019 pageant held in the Philippines. It is not yet confirmed which international competition Krystyna will be sent to. Miss Polonia organization currently holds the national franchise for Miss World, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Grand International pageants.

The official glam shots of the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 contestants channeling their inner ice princesses were released online on Monday, May 23. Taken by Raymond Saldana and Owen Reyes, the photos are also displayed in an exhibit at Gateway Mall in Araneta City. Here are our Top 16 favorite shots: Karen Laurrie Mendoza Nicole Budol Patricia Tan Nyca Mae D. Bernardo Chealsea Fernandez Ma. Isabela David Nicole Borromeo Anna Valencia Lakrini Cyrille D. Payumo Gabrielle Basiano Jashmin Dimaculangan Yllana Marie S. Aduana Anne De Mesa Mary Justinne Punsalang Christine Juliane Opiaza Diana Mackey Binibining Pilipinas 2022 will be held on July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The winners are expected to represent the Philippines at Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International.

Five national titles were at stake at the culmination of this year's Miss Czech Republic pageant that took place at Fórum Karlín in Prague on Saturday, May 7. Krystyna Pyszková, a 23-year-old model and student from Třince was named Miss Czech Republic 2022 / Miss World Czech Republic 2022. She succeeds Karolína Kopíncová and will now prepare to represent the Czech Republic at the 71st Miss World (Miss World 2022) later this year. Adéla Maděryčová (23), Kristýna Malířová (23), Mariana Bečková (23), and Karolína Syroťuková (20) clinched the titles Miss International Czech Republic, Miss Supranational Czech Republic, Miss Grand Czech Republic and Miss Intercontinental Czech Republic, respectively. They will be sent to the next edition of their respective international competitions namely Miss International, Miss Supranational, Miss Grand International, and Miss Intercontinental. Reigning Miss Supranational from Namibia, Chanique Rabe, was a special guest at the glittering event. Miss

The Top 40 official candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2022 have been announced during the final screening held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on Friday, April 22. Reigning queens Binibining Pilipinas International Hannah Arnold, Miss Grand Philippines Samantha Panlilio, Miss Intercontinental Cindy Obenita, and Miss Globe Maureen Montagne were present at the event. This year's pageant, whose final date and venue are yet to be announced, will be the 58th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) national competition. The winners are expected to represent the Philippines in Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International pageants. Meet the Top 40 official candidates: Anna Valencia Lakrini Anne de Mesa Chelsea Fernandez Christine Juliane Opiaza Cyrille Pamuyo Diana Mackey Diana Pinto Eiffel Rosalita Elda Louise Aznar Esel Mae Pabilaran Ethel Abellanosa Fatime Kate Bisan Gabrielle Basiano Gracia Elizabeth Mendoza Graciella

Miss Philippines, Cinderella Faye Obeñita, was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2021 during the glittering 49th edition of the pageant on Friday, October 29 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The 25-year-old tourism officer who hails from Cagayan de Oro bested over 70 other contestants to win the international title. She succeeded Hungary's Fanni Mikó. Mexico's Paulina Uceda was named first runner-up while United Kingdom's Romy Simpkins was awarded the second runner-up. The representatives from Seychelles, Kelly-Mary Anette, Canada, Kaitlyn Li, and Colombia, Maria Paula Castillo, were the third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. "I would like to be that source of hope, that source of inspiration on the true power of beauty, and that is felt in the kindness of our hearts and definitely in the sincerity of our loving actions," the new Miss Intercontinental said in her answer to the final question. Cinderella is the second woman from the Philippines to hold the Miss I

Masbate representative Hannah Arnold bested over 30 other contestants to win the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant on Sunday, July 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The 24-year-old Filipino-Australian science advocate and model took home the title of Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 (Miss International Philippines) in her second attempt at the national competition. "Freedom of speech is a basic human right that we all must remember and it is important for democracy and with the upcoming elections, we definitely need free speech. On Twitter, we are limited to a few characters, and what I've seen from these tweets have been powerful and helped me think of who I would like to vote for in the upcoming elections," she said during the question and answer round. Other winners were Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 Samantha Alexandra Panlilio of Cavite, Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021 Cinderella Faye Obeñita of Cagayan de Oro, Misamis

In just a few hours, the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation will take place for the first time without an audience at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. After several cancellations and postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national competition will finally reach a culmination. Over 30 contestants will be vying for four coveted crowns at stake and the opportunity to represent the Philippines at Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe. The pageant can be watched at 9:30 p.m. (Philippine time) live on A2Z Channel, Kapamilya Channel, Metro Channel, iWantTFC, and the Binibining Pilipinas online streaming platforms. Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray and Miss Grand International runner-up Nicole Cordoves will host the highly-anticipated event. Photo: Binibining Pilipinas / Facebook

After several schedule changes for its coronation night, the highly anticipated Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant has been moved from June 27 to July 11. The announcement was made in a virtual press conference for the homecoming of Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo last Friday, May 21. Here are some inspiring Binibining Pilipinas candidates and their personal advocacies in their latest shoot with Raymond Saldaña: Photography: Raymond Saldaña / Videography: Owen Suan Reyes / Styling: Patrick Henry, Justine Aliman / Associates: Sasa Magno and Queen Star Francis Ocampo / Set Design: Arvin Pingol of Eventistry Events

The 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Thirty-four contestants are vying for the beauty titles at stake. Binibining Pilipinas 2021 winners are expected to represent the Philippines at the next Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe international competitions. The anticipated national pageant, to be hosted by actor Xian Lim and former Miss Universe Catriona Gray, will take place with no live audience allowed at the venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bea Patricia Magtanong of Bataan, Samantha Mae Bernardo of Palawan, Emma Mary Tiglao of Pampanga, and Leren Mae Bautista will crown their respective successors at the end of the event. From the latest official shoot by photographer Raymond Saldaña, we picked our Top 9 favorites among 34 contestants only based on their photos. Meet our favorites: Photos: Raymond Saldaña / Bb. Pilipinas (Official)