Bencelle or simply Bence is 23 and is a native of Iloilo City. She attended the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where Janine Tugonon also graduated. She is a professional model and is a proud Philippine Army reservist! Wow! Attagirl!
Binibini No.2 Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
A very fierce Bence’ via her Official FB Page.
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Binibini No.1 Ria Rabajante
Ria is 23 years old and is from Pasig City. She studied at the Assumption College and is a creative photographer. In 2008, this exotic lass joined the Miss Bikini Philippines. Ria has got the beauty and the body to boot – my only concern is her height. I hope someone could clarify her real height. She was said to be just 5’4″ and that’s pretty short for a queen. Whatever she lacks in height though, I believe that she’d be able to make it up with something else – something that is amazing hopefully.
Ria during the Miss Bikini Philippines 2008
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The search is very much on!
As of this writing, the official candidates of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas 50th edition have just been revealed as the girls went through their final screening at the Gateway Suites in Araneta Center, Cubao today. It was reported that more than 200 ladies applied for this year’s golden anniversary of the pageant but only the 50 girls are lucky enough to get the chance to win the opportunity of representing the Philippines in Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss Supranational / Miss Tourism Queen International.
These are the names of the ladies who made the 50 Official Candidates of this year’s Binibining Pilipinas!
1. Ria Rabajante
Ria Rabajante is the lovechild of Mirriam Qiuambao and Janine Tugonon – She could be the darkhorse of this competition!
2. Ma. Bencelle Bianzon
3. Zandra Flores
4. Nicole Kim Donesa
5. Maria Sofia Gloria Mustonen
6. Yvette Chantal Mildenberger
7. Maria Ivy Kristel Gonzales
8. Abbygale Monderin
9. Katherine Anne Enriquez
10. Anna Carmela Aquino
11. Ana Carmina Antonio
12. Camille Carla Nazar
13. Charmaine Elima
Charmaine Elima is the reigning Miss Mandaluyong and is one of the heavy favorites as well for having that “universal” appeal – I personally would’nt mind having her as Janine’s successor.
14. Mary Rose Pujanes
15. Pia Wurtzbach
A stunning beauty is a stunning beauty. I could easily see Pia Wurtzbach clinching that Bb.Pilipinas – International title!
16. Joanna Cindy Miranda
17. Carin Adrianne Ramos
18. Christine Paula Love Bernasor
19. Hannah Ruth Sison
20. Bea Rose Santiago
The very tall and luscious Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003 dead-ringer Bea Rose Santiago…Will she have the chance to step on the same stage where Amelia won the first Miss Universe title for her country?
21. Lourenz Grace Remetillo
22. Ellore Noelle Punzalan
23. Leona Paula Santicruz
24. Cassandra Naidas
25. Merry Joyce Respicio
26. Anna Fernandina Buquid
Anna Fernandina Buquid is one of the heavy favorites at the moment for her towering height!
27. Vania Valiry Vispo
28. Mercegrace Raquel
29. Pauline Quintas
30. Maria Theresa Gorgonio
31. Maria Angelica De Leon
Maria Angelica de Leon got her bloodline from her celebrity parents – Christopher De Leon and Sandy Andolong. Would she be able to make it with her own merit? I think the girl’s got tons of potential!
32. Cindy Abundabar
33. Parul Shah
34. Grace Yann Apuad
35. Theresa Marie Fenger
36. Angel May Villafuerte
37. Ma. Teresita Alaine Baccay
38. Mariz Ong
39. Mutya Johanna Datul
40. Jan Helen Villanueva
41. Ariella Arida
42. Jacqueline Alexandra Mayoralgo
43. Rhea Nakpil
44. Gabrielle Monique Runnstrom
45. Imelda Schweighart
46. Amanda Noelle Navasero
47. Aiyana Mikiewicz
48. Angeli Dione Gomez
49. Herlie Kim Artugue
50. Ma. Cristina Ann Pascual
I was just about to go to sleep when I got a tweet suggesting that Megan Young might have been turned down by the Binibining Pilipinas Organization for their 50th annual beauty pageant. I immediately checked the Missosology pageant site for confirmation. While there’s no official word from Megan herself, the tweets from her handler Jonas Gaffud and a close associate strongly imply that Megan didn’t pass the screening process; in fact, she didn’t even get the opportunity to screen at all.
Megan has been a heavy favorite of many pageant fans since last year, and this year, she was supposedly training very hard for the pageant, but alas, the stars and the whole universe are against her.
Apparently, there was an “emergency screening” that happened yesterday afternoon, and this is one of the results of that sad day.
The organization’s view of these types of things is so outdated! Many aspirants worldwide were allowed to compete in their national pageant (some even posing nude), and Megan’s shot is for a fashion magazine, for jeez sake! It irks me that they are being so uptight about this. When will they stop wasting beautiful modern Filipinas?
I am now hoping that Megan will join the rival pageant of Binibini, The Miss World Philippines, and aim to get the first blue crown for the Philippines! Madame Stella’s loss is Cory Quirino’s gain!
For the record, the report about her disqualification hasn’t been 100% confirmed yet. I’m still hoping for Megan to be allowed to join and give the candidates this year a run for their money and high heels!
A lot of rumors and speculations are spreading around the blogosphere about the young actress “finally” joining the 50th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas. After the first runner-up feat of Janine Tugonon from last year’s Miss Universe, Pinoy netizens and pageant fans alike are already on the lookout for the next representative who could finally win that elusive third Miss Universe crown for the Philippines.
Megan Young, a talent from ABS-CBN, is considered the best representative for the said pageant only if she decides to submit an application first and pass the screening process of the Binibining Pilipinas Organization.
Last year, she was heavily rumored “to join” the national pageant but allegedly backed out up to the last minute for unknown reasons – or maybe this would explain it.
In any case, if ever Miss Young finally decides to join the pageant, I’m pretty sure that she’ll have the utmost advantage of being a celebrity and having legions of pageant fans supporting her, including myself, so best of luck, Megan!
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Janine during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Parade Of Beauties.
I am joining the herds of pageant fans thinking that it should’ve been Janine Tugonon, Miss Universe Philippines 2012 who should be wearing the Miss Universe Diamond Nexus crown today but the decision has been made and Miss USA – Olivia Culpo was declared the brightest star in the Universe. Olivia isn’t on my Top 16 list after the preliminary competition and I only placed her 11th on my prediction which I posted in a popular pageant site missosology. I guess, it wasn’t really the time for the Philippines to win its third Miss Universe crown – not just yet.
Here’s Janine after the 2012 Bb.Pilipinas Coronation Night and yours truly photobombing the queen! Haha (nah – didn’t get the chance to hold her then LOL)
I’ve been vocal about not being the biggest fan of Janine Tugonon ever since she joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 but I already accepted the fact that she’d be the one to carry the Philippine flag so I just prayed that she’ll be able to carry on the achievements of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. I was proven wrong several times by this girl with her sheer determination and perseverance to prove her critics wrong and be a great representative of our country.
Today in Manila and last night in Las Vegas, Janine showed the world what a true Filipina is – beautiful, intelligent and sophisticated. I am very proud of what she have accomplished and even if she didn’t win the crown, in my heart and in the hearts of every Filipino – she is the Miss Universe 2012.
Relive Janine’s night and her incredible performance representing the 7,107 islands of the Philippines!
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The National Costume Presentation of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon at the 2012 Miss Universe Parade Of Nation. via OPMB WORLDWIDE
‘better late than never aye “) Everyone’s been raving about this Maranaw-inspired traditional costume designed by Pitoy Moreno. It’s a far fetched costume from the usual “terno” that our representatives have been wearing from the past years. I actually loved it and Janine carried it with class and elegance! Way to represent Janine!
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I just finished reviewing the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition and I sure had a tough time grading each delegate’s performances. I came up with my top 16 (17 that is, because there’s a tie for the last spot.) My Top 16 is based solely on the telecast preliminary and does not include their interview (obviously.) Last year, I got eight over 16 and three of my choices were part of the finalists (Miss Universe 2011 – Angola, 3rd runner-up Philippines and 4th runner-up China.) I’m hoping that I’d get more this year haha. Who are your top 16?
MY TOP 16 / 17
1. Puerto Rico – Bodine Koehler
2. Venezuela – Irene Esser
3. Cayman Islands – Lindsay Japal
3.2 Philippines – Janine Tugonon
5. The Netherlands – Nathalie Den Dekker
6. Peru – Nicole Faveron
7. Czech Republic – Tereza Chlebovská
7. 2 Sri Lanka – Sabrina Herft
9. South Africa – Melinda Bam
10. El Salvador – Ana Yancy Clavel
11. Ecuador – Carolina Aguirre
12. Poland – Marcelina Zawadzka
13. Mexico – Karina Gonzalez
14. France – Marie Payet
14.1 Georgia – Tamar Shedania
14.2 Jamaica – Chantal Zaky
14.3 Thailand – Nuptimon Farida Waller
| 1. Puerto Rico | 97.83333 |
| 2. Venezuela | 95 |
| 3. Cayman Islands | 94.83333 |
| 3.2 Philippines | 94.83333 |
| 5. Netherlands | 94.16667 |
| 6. Peru | 93.66667 |
| 7. Czech Republic | 93.16667 |
| 7.2 Sri Lanka | 93.16667 |
| 9. South Africa | 93 |
| 10. El Salvador | 92.83333 |
| 11. Ecuador | 92.16667 |
| 12. Poland | 92 |
| 13. Mexico | 91.83333 |
| 14. France | 91.66667 |
| 14. 1 Georgia | 91.66667 |
| 14.2 Jamaica | 91.66667 |
| 14.3 Thailand | 91.66667 |
My Top 20 Delegates
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The preliminary competition concluded last night in Las Vegas and just a few hours ago here in Manila and I’m still reviewing the performances of the 89 contestants to come up with my Top 16! While doing so, here’s our very own Janine Tugonon in her “official evening gown” during the Evening Gown portion of the prelims. What do you think of the gown and how she sashay with it? Love it or hate it?
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Here’s Miss Universe-Philippines’ Janine Tugonon looking so fierce and hot in her Miss Universe glamor shot also known as her “Fadil Shot” shot by the Miss Universe Organization’s official photographer Fadil Berisha. This in my opinion is one of the best glam shots this edition! It can rival Venus Raj’s 2010 Fadil shot but we all know no one can topped Queen V. 🙂 Things are looking good for Janine based on her candid and official pictures. I’m hoping that these would translate into the prelims and the finals! Go Janine!
pictures via missosology
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