Thirty-nine lovely candidates of the 2017 Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant were presented to members of the press and other guests during a special presentation held at the Novotel in Cubao, Quezon City last Wednesday afternoon.
Initially, 40 girls were selected for this year’s pageant but one of them was disqualified.
Organizers of the beauty pageant said that they have yet to discuss if they will add another candidate to the group or keep the 39 girls.
Stunning in their neon swimsuits designed by Jeffrey Rogador, the candidates charmed guests with their confidence and stage presence. The ladies also let their personalities show with a brief introduction and a strut on stage.
“I’m really proud of this group. Unbelievable,” said Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta in an interview.
This year’s exciting roster consists of local pageant winners, degree holders from top schools, honor graduates, artists, sports and fashion enthusiasts, and working professionals who excel in their respective fields.
Representing various provinces in the country, the official candidates bested hundreds of aspirants that went through rigorous screenings and interviews in January.
This year’s official candidates are: Dane Felisse Marasigan, Arienne Louise Calingo, Maria Gail Devora Tobes, Jessica Ramirez, Joselle Mariano, Ma. Bejieleen Nama, Jennyline Carla Malpaya, Leitz Camyll Ang, Vanessa Saliba, Jehza Huela, Kimberly Pajares, Angelique Celine De Leon, Sirene Sutton, Sarah Jireh Asido, Mariel De Leon, Larah Grace Lacap, Camille Manalo, Nelda Ibe, Rachel Peters, Christagale Borja;
Jamaica Ambal, Chanel Olive Thomas, Arah Salientes, Dindi Joy Pajares, Clarice Marion Villareal, Ruffa Nava, Beatrice Valente, Juliana Kapeundl, Karla May Manongsong, Mae Liezel Ramos, Katarina Rodriguez, Charmaine Elima, Kristi Rose Cequeña, Gabriela Ortega,Thoreen Halvosen, Sammie Anne Legaspi, Ana Patricia Asturias, Elizabeth Durado Clenci and Kristel Guelos.
Miss Photogenic 2017
Traditionally, the media gets to vote for the Miss Photogenic among the roster of Binibining Pilipinas candidates.
This year, the pageant opens this to the public and gives them three ways to vote for their favorite beauty. The total votes are then added to the media’s votes to find this year’s Miss Photogenic.
Option 1: Website
Visit www.bbpilipinas.com/vote and choose your favorite Binibini.
Option 2. Twitter
Follow @realbbpilipinas on Twitter and use the hashtag of your favorite Binibini like this: #Binibini(number) and #BbPilipinas2017
Option 3. Mobile app
Download the CHOICELY app on your smartphone device and search for Binibining Pilipinas. Vote by clicking your favorite Binibini.
