Queens of the Night.....Binibining Pilipinas 2012

This year 2012 is the 48th year of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant and last Sunday night April 15, 2012 held the coronation night of the 2012 Binibining Pilipinas at the historical Smart-Aranetta Coliseum. Once again another beautiful Filipina's life will change as she will embark in a new journey by taking  the most coveted crown and  will represent our beloved country, Philippines to international Pageantry and hope that maybe this time our new winners will take home the crown for the Ms. Universe, Ms. International and Ms. Tourism title in their own respective international competitions. For now this queenly like beauties will take one big step towards their one goal and that to become winners of this competition that not only test their superb Filipina beauty but also their fierce battle of wits under pressure.  Who said that Pageant competition is just a battle of beauty?! because your are all mistaken, beauty is just one thing in this competition and there is more beyond the body and face, glam and fashion that this girls which came from all four corner of the Philippines will prove. The 30 candidates will prove to all the people before them and the whole world that they are not just a mere beauty, they are warrior in their own rights and with them are  their beauties, intelligence and wisdom as their weapon to become the only ONE. 


And Here are the Winners;

Bb. Pilipinas Universe- Janine Marie Tugunon
was the First runner up in the 2011 Bb. Pilipinas last year but decided to resign as she will be competing for this year competition and that decision was indeed a lucky strike for this 22 year old beauty from Bataan, as she will now going home with the tile at her sleeve and will represent Philippines in the up coming, 61st Ms. Universe competition which will be held in December and which the venue  will be announced anytime soon. Will this Pharmacy cum laude graduate from the University of Sto. Tomas will be the successor of last year winner Leila Lopez from Angola....? that That was something that we are all Pilipino is looking forward to. This lady has a lot of shoes to fill in as her predecessor Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup accomplished big feat in the last 2 year competitions of the Ms. Universe Pageant and although not spoken out loud that there is so much that was expected from her and that I guess will not be an easy task for this girl but I am optimistic that she will be able to pull it through, as she was able to answered the Q&A segment of the competition that will test the with of the contestant and she was able to answer it with flying color. Janine was asked by the pageant judge Jose Manuel Rodriguez  I quote "Many women nowadays forgo a happy family life for the successful career. How do you feel about this?" and what she answered I quote "I believe that women have the right to choose between what the want. But for me,. just go for what God wants you to do. Between the two, whatever it is, you must do your purpose in this wold. Just have a child-like faith and mature obedience, and everything will go sooth"  end of quote. 

Bb. Pilipinas International - Nicole Schmitz
This half Filipina and half German 23 years old Cebuana was held as the  Bb. Pilipinas International last Sunday April 15, 2012 and now has the chance to represent and hopefully take home the crown for the country in the 52nd year of he Ms. International competition. Just like Janine Latina looking Cebuana is not a neophyte in the Bb. Pilipinas as she joined the pageant in 2007 and made it as far as the semi-finals and after paying her card again in the Binibini, finally she will now goes home with the title on resume. Will this degree holder in Psychology will be the successor of the crown from Fernanda Cornejo from Ecuador that won the 2011 Ms. International?!, that indeed is not far from reality as this lady has so much to offer not just to her fellow men not just her killer smile, great body and confidence but she also have the brain that may help her bagging  the crown, for now lets just keep our finger cross. During the coronation Nicole was also bag several award such as Best in Swimsuit and Best in National Costume. 

Bb. Pilipinas Tourism - Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
This 18 years old girl from the city San Juan, Metro Manila bagged one of the coveted title of the night. The Bb. Pilipinas Tourism and just like to 2 of the winners she now have chance to represent her country at the Ms. Tourism Queen International 2012 and hopefully be the successor of the last year winner Kantapat Peeradachainarin from Thailand. This morena beauty is just a fresh graduate from high school and was planning to take on the course of BS. Psychology once in college which she can relate herself to different people. She take home fr the Best in Talent award at the same night.This girl really show big potential in her since that it is her first time to join he contest as oppose to the other contestant that may have joined the pageant several time already. I think that this girl giving more training and exposed to more competition in the future might be one of the women that bring pride to the Philippines.

1St Runner up - Elaine Kay Moll
This beautiful proud lady from Catarman Samar, the province of my parents and relatives was no longer a neophyte in this kind of beauty pageant competition and in fact she become part of last year Ms. World Philippines and went as far as entering the Top 12 Semi-Finalist, though however she was not able to made it to the final cut that didn't break this girls confident to once again try her luck and I would say that her effort  paid off because this time around she went as far as becoming the 1st runner up of this year Binibining Pilipinas, though this success is something that she can be thanked and proud of I would say that this should not stop her in pursuing to be the ONE just like this year Binibining Pilipinas Universe Janine Tugonon that finally got her ultimately goal in joining Binibining Pilipinas. This woman has the elegance and wits that she can use it for wanting for more after all she was a "Bisaya" a "Waraynon" by heart and that means we never back out in fight. 

2nd Runner up -Annalie Forbes 
This 19 years old beauty is not just a face she also have the talent.  Annalie is a lounge singer in the bars of some of the Five Star Hotels in metro manila and this same incredible talent she have aside from her natural beauty turned out to be her key that brought her to this most recent success and although she was a neophyte for this kind of competition she prove herself that in this kind of competition regardless if your are experienced or a newbie for as long as you have the guts, the talent and the beauty you can definitely bring home the bacon and she prove herself right. This Information technology freshman from STI Cubao has so much things to offer and just like Katrina with all the proper training and experienced this girl has the potential of accomplishing great things in the near future. 

My Top Five Summer Spot

It's was really, really HOT now in the Philippines. Yesterday's temperature turned out to be as hot as 34 to 35 degree Celsius and its really scorching hot. It is indeed a hot summer in the Philippines. Since I worked at night and I sleep in the morning it was a real battle for me to fall asleep. At this time of year and at this season beach is something that people are all looking forward to. Parang ang sarap mag babad sa beach with your sun screen and sun glasses and your sexy summer outfit. It was nice to splurge your money all day and all night long in some of the paradise beaches here in the Philippines. To relax, to unwind and have fun  without guilt of spending something worth your money. Oh well I wish I can, I wish I can do that and I have my own personal list of My Top 5 beaches that my beautiful country Philippines have and experience a once in a lifetime summer getaway. 

Below are my Top 5 list of beaches that I want go with;

1. Amanpulo

This secluded and  private paradise beach resort which I can say is one of this island's attraction is situated at the Pamalican Island a one of the 45 islands in Cuyo Archepalogo or Cuyo Island in the Sulu Sea. This resort owned by Soriano's  and is one of the high-end resort group, The Aman Resort. This serene paradise was named after the Sankrit word "Aman" which means peace and a tagalog word "Pulo" which means island pue offer white sands and never ending blue skies for which our beloved country are known of, I guess with this haven you will love the heat of the sun as you witnessed and experienced what this beautiful island can offer. The island is also a good site diving spot for those diving enthusiast and for beginners like me who ironically doesn't know how to swim. And after long day of having fun with the crystal clear water you can also enjoyed there newly launched Aman Spa wherein guest can indulge themselves in the therapeutic pampering that offers beauty treatments and relaxing massage which I personal love.   

2. Boracay

The Island of Boracay is one of my "must see" island paradise that is located in the northwest tip of the Panay Island in the Western Visayas, Philippines. This island receive numerous awards for being one of the most popular destination of the tourist from around the globe and even with with the locals. It is thrilling to know that most if not all of the Pinoy's is dreaming to experience the Boracay experience. The blues skies, the beautiful beach and the popular white sandy beach of Boracay is one  of the many things you can describe Boracay of. The place and all the the hotels, restaurant and facilities and services offers variety of never ending fun and activities such as Sailing, Wind-Surfing, snorkeling, Diving, Jet Skiing and the popular Banana boat riding. This all and more that this island can offer that will definitely make summer getaway worth your time and money and the experience will make you want to come back in this beautiful paradise for more. 

3. El Nido

The Beautiful island of El Nido is situated in the province of Palawan, Philippines and about 420 kilometers Southwest of Manila and 238 kilometers Northeast of the Palawa's capital Puerto Princesa.The island is another top tourist destinations and was often referred to as the Philippines' Last Frontier. The beautiful island of El Nido offers breathtaking views of natures as its best. The crystal clear water and that white sandy beaches is one of the many attraction that this place offer. You will also feel enchanted to some of the lagoons with a turquoise-green water and more than 50 beaches that you, yourself can really enjoy. Some of this beaches or island that and your family can enjoy are Bacuit Bay, Cadlao Island, Dilumacad Island, Maniloc Island, Lagen Island, Pagalusian Island, Vigan Island, Matinloc Island, Pinasil Island and the Aberawan River.  You can reach this beautiful haven through its fastest and most direct way from Manila is to take an hour and 15 minutes Air transfer.  

Maniloc Island, El Nido

Dilumacad Island, El Nido

Cadlao Island, El Nido

Bacuit Bay, El Nido

4. Camiguin Island

This Beautiful pear shaped island of Camiguin is located at the Northern tip of Mindanao and approximately 90 kilometers of Cagayan De Oro and 10 kilometers off the Northern coast of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao, Philippines. This peaceful dream land of Camiguin which was called "The island born out of fire" because of it's volcanic origin will give you all the best that this island can offer, from fabulous getaway of steep volcanoes, lush jungle and white beaches like there "White island" which known for its "C" form of white powdery sand bar and was also selected as one of the 12 best beaches in 2007 in the world according the Travel Magazine. People visiting the beach can can swim, sun bath, and do snorkeling with all island's vibrant coral reef around it. The Island offer its finest Hot springs like the Ardent Hot Spring and Tangub Hot Spring that best for therapeutic and relaxing bath. The island also have their 250 feet Katibawasan water falls located 5 kilometers  southeast of Mambajao, the capital municipality  of Camiguin. The island of Camiguin only not offer world finest summer destination but also have rich colorful festival like the festival in honor with their sweet Lanzones which this province was known of. The Lanzones Festival which was a four day grand celebration of the Lanzones fruit and held every 3rd week of October. 

Katibawasan Falls

White Island

Ardent Hot Spring

5. Puerto Galera 

The island of Puerto Galera or Port for Galleons when translated literally is located at Northwester most of the province of Oriental Mindoro and Southwestern end of the the Isla Verde Passage which is one of the busiest sea lanes in the Philippines. The quiet little town of the Puerto Galera is indeed one of the most popular summer destination among the beautiful islands of the Philippines not only because it's close proximity to Manila but also because in this island rest the world great and wonderful beachfront location and scuba diving spots where tourist can witness its majestic submarine ecosystem. In this island as well rest the "Tubbataha Reef"  which is one of the of the 2 best diving spot named by an international travel website. Puerto Galera's beaches such as Sabang beach where tourist can party their night away or spend a quiet time and escaped from the noisy night life of Sabang is the island of the Small La Laguna which was situated next to Sabang and for diving enthusiast can enjoy the Big La Laguna  beach where beautiful coral reef are. This and more we can expect from Puerto Galera. We can reach this beautiful haven through the cheapest options. From major bus terminal in Pasay city near you can ride on an  airconditioned bus like BLTB, JAM, AND Tritran bring you to Batangas Port and ride on a ferries which will bring to the island.