Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee's evening gown at the prelims

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"A symbol of power, transformation, and wisdom "

Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Marquez Dee with the Miss Universe 2023 contestants compete in evening gown during the Preliminary Competition held earlier today in El Salvador

A closer look at Michelle Dee's cut-out gown by internationally renowned fashion designer Mark Bumgarner, bedecked with 30,000 Swarovski crystals.

Michelle Dee and Mark patterned her preliminaries gown from Melanie’s winning look from Miss International 1979. The emerald green color was inspired by Melanie Marquez

Crafted by Mark Bumgarner, the gown sparkled with thousands of Swarovski crystals, while the deep green pays homage to her advocacy for autism and also serves as a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Melanie Marquez, adding layers of meaning and personal connection to this stunning creation.

Delving more into the intricacies of the design, Mark added, “The evening gown is fully encrusted with three shades of emerald green Swarovski crystals and contrasted black [ones] to give it a different dimension under the light. Overall, the dress is covered with thousands of crystals.”

Further integrating Melanie’s legacy of movement that forms into the letter S, Michelle decided to take it further by owning the snake symbol. “I wanted it to look like the skin of a green viper,” the designer pointed out. “It is a symbol of power, transformation, and wisdom.”

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Nicole Borromeo of Cebu was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2022

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Cebu’s Nicole Borromeo was crowned as Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 during the 2022 Binibining Pilipinas Coronation Night with 40 candidates who battled out to be Miss Globe, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Grand International, held this Sunday, July 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City hosted by beauty queens Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, and Samantha Bernardo.

Winners of the other titles are: 

Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022: 

Roberta Angela Tamondong, San Pablo, Laguna

Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022: Chelsea Fernandez, Tacloban

Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022: 

Gabrielle Basiano, Borongan, Eastern Samar

Runner-ups include Angono, Rizal’s Herlene Nicole Budol as 1st runner-up and Stacey Daniella Gabriel from Cainta, Rizal as 2nd runner-up.

The following are with Special recognitions / special awards: 

Best in National Costume - Graciella Lehmann (Oriental Mindoro)

Bb. Talent - Ma. Isabela David (Mexico, Pampanga)

The Face of Binibini - Yllana Marie Aduana (Laguna)

Bb. Friendship - Eiffel Janell Rosalita (Catanduanes)

Bb. Philippine Airlines - Roberta Tamondong (San Pablo Laguna)

Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Shein - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Moist Diane Shampoo - Karen Laurrie Mendoza (Iloilo City)

Bb. Pizza Hut - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Kumu - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Jag Queen - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Silka – Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Bb. Ever Bilena - Chelsea Fernandez (Tacloban City)

Bb. World Balance - Herlene Nicole Budol (Angono, Rizal)

Best in Swimsuit - Gabrielle Basiano (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

Best in Evening Gown - Gabrielle Basiano (Borongan, Eastern Samar)

This year’s edition of the beauty pageant was hosted by Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves and featured performances from Maymay Entrata and SB19, one of the country's top P-Pop idols. 

Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo and fellow “Pinoy Big Brother” alum Edward Barber served as the live chat hosts during the event.

Photos: Bb Pilipinas Facebook

Mr. and Ms. BPO Top 40 Finalists Revealed

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After a careful deliberation, Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc., makers of Mr. and Ms. BPO, finally revealed its Top 20 male and Top 20 female finalists after the three closed-door screenings held at I'M Hotel in Makati last October 7, 8 and 14.

 

Prior to the final selection of the Top 40 candidates, these hopefuls presented themselves to the Mr. and Ms. BPO Screening Committee composed of officials from Royale Chimes Concerts and Events Inc., former beauty queens, top-notch fashion designers, ace fashion and lifestyle photographers and beauty pageant social media influencers. 

#1 Nykhi Arines, Alorica Mezza

Here are the official 40 finalists of Mr. and Ms. BPO presented to the press last October 24, 2017 at Antidote Bar in I’M Hotel Makati:

#1 Derick Bocito, Teleperformance Philippines 

#2 Magic Sa-onoy, Acquire BPO Shaw 

#3 Lee Bueno, Teletech Pioneer

#4 Brent Selma, Opsify Cebu

#5 Job Aiax Simpas, NTC Voice Solutions Makati 

#6 Arthur Bilog, Sykes Asia PH - BGC 

#7 Iversen Vasquez, RingCentral EDSA Shaw

#8 Victor Relosa, Sitel Eton

#9 Ariel Noval, Accenture Eastwood City

#10 Simon Delos Reyes, Teletech Mall of Asia

#11 Al Calilung, Sutherland Global Services Clark Pampanga

#12 Yuichi Sekiguchi, IQOR Philippines SM Dasmarinas 

#13 Daniel Sindo, Acquire BPO Eastwood City

#14 Jonel Roncales, Teletech Mall of Asia

#15 Rnel Mangahas, Transcom EDSA Shaw

#16 Josh Perez, Accenture Robinsons Pioneer 

#17 Esthan Obusan, Acquire BPO Robinsons Cyberspace Beta Ortigas

#18 Giovanni Guillermo, Convergys Megamall

#19 Ronnie Cadag, Teleperformance Philippines

#20 Shadid Sidri, Stellar BPO Eastwood City 

Ms. BPO Top 20 Finalists:

#1 Nykhi Arines, Alorica Mezza

#2 Angelique Elizario, Microsourcing Inc. Ortigas

#3 Trish Cabilao, Teleperformance Philippines

#4 Christine Vigo, Conduit Global KGB Philippines Sta. Rosa, Laguna 

#5 Glydel Espero, Concentrix Tera Tower QC

#6 Abigail Chua, Sun Life of Canada, Inc. BGC 

#7 Jannies Alcantara, Teletech Sta. Rosa, Laguna 

#8 Julia Mae Mendoza, VXI HPI Munoz

#9 Andee Infante, ADP Philippines Makati 

#10 Shane Cortez, Startek PH

#11 Ja Maranan, VXI Makati 

#12 Khristine Dignomo Corpus, RingCentral Manila

#13 Jen Bohol, TaskUs Cavite 

#14 Jaztine Balagtas, VXI Panorama

#15 Airene Gogo, Teletech Mall of Asia 

#16 Danna Leviste, Convergys Alabang 1

#17 Jam dela Luna, The Results Companies Lipa Batangas

#18 Bianca Abejero, Sykes PH Shaw 500

#19 Winzel Magbuo, WNS Global Services Eastwood

#20 Micca Rosal, Teletech Makati

Upcoming Mr. and Ms. BPO Pageant Activities

Mr. and Ms. BPO aims to empower the candidates with a Mentoring Workshop composed of mentors for fitness and well-being, communication skills, emotional intelligence and modeling that will help them gain confidence and boost their morale.

The mentors are Jonathan Yabut (first The Apprentice Asia winner), Jun Macasaet (Mr. Manhunt International 2012 winner), Jennifer Hammond (Binibining Pilipinas – Intercontinental 2016), Mauro Lumba (Century Tuna Superbods 2014 winner) and Ruby Manalac (Emotional intelligence expert).

The 40 aspirants will also headline a Pre-Pageant Night at I'M Hotel in Makati on November 11, 2017 as they highlight the talent, swimwear and brand wear competition.

Grand Coronation is on November 21, 2017, 8PM at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Tickets are available at SM Tickets starting October 27 with the following ticket prices: VIP 4,500; Patron 3,500; Lower Box 2,500; Upper Box 1,500 and General Admission 750.

The Mr. and Ms. BPO pageant is for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity Philippines.

Follow the candidates’ journey on Mr. and Ms. BPO social media accounts: facebook: /MrandMsBPOofficial, twitter: @MrandMsBPO and instagram: @MrandMsBPOofficial.

The Mr. and Ms. BPO pageant is sponsored by Centro Hair Salon, Discovery Primea, EDC Photography by Edward Dela Cuesta, iSkin Aesthethics Lifestyle, I’M Hotel, K-Pub TriNoma, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Profiles Asia Pacific / People Dynamics, Unified Makeup Artists of the Philippines, Voyager Innovation and 360 Fitness Plus – Commonwealth.

Miss Earth 2017 Press Presentation - Heroines fighting climate change

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Miss Earth 2017 candidates pose at the press presentation at the poolside of The Diamond Hotel Philippines, October 30, 2017. 

The candidates paraded by the pool in white two-piece swimsuits. Beyond their beauties and wit, they shared their slogans calling for everyone to recycle, re-think, reuse, and combat climate change issues.

The theme is "Ecotourism is a key to poverty alleviation," and "re-think," "re-use," "reduce," "recycle," and "respect."

At the International Environmental event hosted by  Carousel Productions, Inc.,  Miss Earth  2017 beauties work together to have all nations unite in our joint efforts to help preserve and protect our one and only home: the Planet Earth.

Ms. Lorraine Schuck, Executive Vice President of Carousel Productions, Inc., shared: 

“Everyone looks up to a superhero, especially the young ones. Superheroes have a strong presence in today’s pop culture. So what better way to connect with the new generation than to create a persona that they can easily identify with.”

Each delegate has her own hero alter ego, which will be revealed on the final night.

During the press presentation event, the Darling of the Press gold medal was given to Karen Ibasco of the Philippines, silver medal by Thailand's Paweensuda Drouin, and bronze for Abigail Chama of Zambia.

Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich, Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrel, Miss Thailand (silver), Miss Philippines (gold) Miss Zambia (bronze), Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin and Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez

Miss Philippines Fire 2017 Nellza Bautista and Miss Philippines Water Jessica Marasigan hosted the presentation. Also present were Miss Earth 2016 Katherine Espin and Miss Earth Air 2016 Michelle Gomez, Miss Earth 2013 Alyz Henrich, Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrel, and Miss Earth 2015 Angelia Ong.

Eighty-four beauties from various countries and regions will vie for the Miss Earth 2017 crown on Saturday, November 4 at the Mall of Asia, Arena to be hosted by CNN Philippines’ James Deakin, with performances by pop music sensation Shontelle and renowned violinist Iskandar Widjaja.

The grand coronation night will be telecast on FOXlife (formerly Starworld), in participating countries and delayed telecast on Sunday, November 5 on ABS-CBN at 10:00 am and on TFC in 56 countries.

Here are some of photos taken during the press presentation: