By Arnulfo Distor
“Sensitivity is the one thing that women can teach men”-
Ariella Arida
The golden edition of the Binibining Pilipinas adhered
to the template of choosing the winner for the Miss Universe Philippines title.
A BS Chemistry graduate from the University of the Philippines who hails from
the province of Laguna was crowned in a night of glittering fashion. Ariella “Ara”
Arida, was not a fan favorite but wowed the audience on the fashion show and
finally claimed her call to fame on the coronation night. She was also chosen
as Best in Swimsuit.
Bea Rose Santiago was chosen as the Bb.
Pilipinas-International 2013, a multi-talented model and grew up in Canada but
eventually came back to her Filipino roots to fulfill a dream to represent the
Philippines in the Miss International contest. She said that the ideal Filipino
is both proud and happy. She emphasized that love of her mother country the
Philippines make the family go back to their roots every year. She was also
adjudged as Miss Avon.
Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism is Joanna Cindy Miranda
who had two special awards during the evening. She was adjudged as the Miss
Petron 2013 as well as Cream
Silk Beyond Beautiful Woman Award. When asked what personality quality people
remember about her, she quipped that she is unstoppable and that she wanted to
do everything and she does as long she knows it is the right thing to do.
Erstwhile fan favorite
Mutya Johanna Datul settled for the Bb. Supranational title. Mutya was
well-loved as she had a lot of fans rooting for her. She won the Miss
Photogenic and Best in Evening Gown special awards. I am not at a surprise of
the two special awards she had. She was always good in pictures and she was
simply resplendent in the evening gown department as even noted Philippine
fashion designers were admirably clapping for her during the segment. Everyone
was on their heels during the Question and Answer portion where pageant fans
think that this is her waterloo. When asked by Ambassador Roberto Mayorga about
her advocacy, she said, she wanted to extend help
to people in need especially those people who are within the sponsorship of the
BPCI charities.
Pia Wurtzbach, another front-runner was first
runner-up. When asked about the greatest
achievement of Bb. Pilipinas, she quipped that it is not only the candidates
but also everyone because the organization has touched a lot of people’s lives
and it has become an inspiration to everyone.
Fifteen
semifinalists were chosen and the others that completed the circle were Parul
Shah, Maria Angelica de Leon, Merry Joyce Respicio, Camille Carla Nazar, Amanda
Noelle Navasero, Ellore Noelle Punzalan, Charmaine Elima, Rhea Nakpil, Grace
Yann Apuad and Imelda Schweighart.
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Credits: Bb. Pilipinas, Critical Beauty, OPMB, Missosology
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