BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2018 CANDIDATES PRESENTED TO THE MEDIA
Noli A. Berioso and Edmund Chua reports for OPMBWorldwide
The 40 official candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2018 scintillated members of the media and sponsors during the Press Presentation February 21, Wednesday, at the Novotel Manila Areaneta Center.
Wearing their identical swimsuits, the gorgeous women competing in the country’s most prestigious beauty pageant wowed the guests with their beautiful physique and winsome personality as they introduced themselves and posed for photos at the hotel’s pool area.
The roster of aspirants this year is composed of registered professionals, flight attendants, entrepreneurs, public personalities, models, students and pageant veterans all vying for the chance to represent the Philippines in international beauty tilts. They are the cream of the crop, having been chosen by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. executive committee led by chairperson Mrs. Stella Marquez Araneta in a rigorous screening process.
Reigning queens Miss Universe Philippines Rachel Peters, Binibining Pilipinas International Mariel De Leon, Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Chanel Olive Thomas, Miss Intercontinental first runner-up Katarina Rodriguez, Miss Globe first runner-up Nelda Ibe and Miss Grand International second runner-up Elizabeth Clenci also graced the event and got to share some valuables tips to the candidates.
With less than a month to go before the Coronation Night, the candidates are in for more exciting and meaningful activities, and tougher competition as the Philippines aims to further live up to its powerhouse status in international pageants.
One of the most important aspects of Binibinis’ journey is doing charity work, something that the organization has always made sure the ladies experience. Their most recent activity took all 40 candidates to the AFP Medical center in V. Luna to spend some time with honorable wounded soldiers. With the help of the Makati Medical Foundation, the ladies brought cheer to the soldiers at the Heroes ward by distributing food, clothes and toiletries. They Also took time to interact with the soldiers and their families.
Pageant fans and followers will also get a chance to catch the ladies in the National Costume Competition at the Kia Theatre on March 3, and see them up close in the much-awaited annual Parade of Beauties, slated on March 10 at the Araneta Center grounds.
Join the ladies on their journey that culminates on Coronation Night, March 18, Sunday, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. For tickets to the national Costume and Coronation Night visit www.ticketnet.com.ph or call 911-5555
The candidates:
1. Vickie Marie Rushton
2. Katherine Ventura
3. Rose Murphy
4. Patricia Asturias
5. Muriel Orais
6. Janice Roman
7. Sigrid Flores
8. Shane Tormes
9. Agatha Romero
10. Kayesha Chua
11. Aya Abesamis
12. Janette Sturm
13. Istie Cequena
14. Samantha Bernardo
15. Juliana Kapeundl
16. Annalita Vizcarra
17. Ahtisa Manalo
18. Rosantonette Mendoza
19. Michelle Gumabao
20. Catriona Gray
21. Anjame Magbitang
22. Sophia Baino
23. Ena Velasco
24. Edjelyn Gamboa
25. Jerelleen Rodriguez
26. Wynonah Buot
27. Kz Cajandig
28. Angelica Corbe
29. Samantha Avestruz
30. Sarah Margarette Joson
31. Jehza Huelar
32. Eva Patalinjug
33. Stephanie Joy Abellanida
34. Mj de Castro
35. Sandra Lemonon
36. Loren Mar Artajos
37. Patrizia Garcia
38. Karen Gallman
39. Trixia Marana
40. Angelie Aubrey Js Asuncion