Early favorites shine at Binibining Pilipinas 2017 press presentation

At the poolside of Novotel

         Summer is here, and the heat is on for the official candidates of the 2017 Binibining Pilipinas search when they were presented to the media at the Monet 2 Ballroom of Novotel Manila in Araneta Center on Wednesday afternoon.

Thirty nine gorgeous girls strutted their stuff on the runway in attractive Jeffrey Rogador swimwear before the admiring eyes of the members of media. Candidate No. 36 Mae Lanie Chan was reported to be out of the competition.

Not to be outshine, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach looked stunning in a black jumpsuit as she gave support to the annual search joining the ladies during the presentation. “They all look great. It will be hard to decide on who will be the winners,” Wurtzbach said.

This year’s batch of hopefuls include local pageant winners, top schools honor graduates, artists, sports and fashion enthusiasts and other professionals who excel in their respective fields.

The press presentation kicked off a busy schedule of activities for the candidates before the much-awaited Grand Coronation on April 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to be covered live by ABS-CBN. The traditional Parade of Beauties is set on April 22 while the Preliminary Night and National Costumes Show follow on April 23.

Fans can vote for the Miss Photogenic title via the Bb. Pilipinas website (www.bbpilipinas.com/vote); mobile app (download the CHOICELY app on your smartphone and search Bb. Pilipinas tto vote); and follow @realbbpilipinas on twitter and use the hashtag of your favorite binibini - #Binibini.

Vying for the most coveted Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title and five other national titles at stake, a good number stood out at the press presentation earning them the tag as early favorites. In random order, these are

Charmaine Elima
Mariel De Leon
Jehza Mae Huelar
Dindi Joy Pajares
Sirene Sutton
Nelda Ibe
Rachel Peters
Katarina Rodriguez
Chanel Olive Thomas
Jessica Ramirez
Joselle Mariano
Angelique De Leon
Arienne Louise Calingo
Maria Gail Devora Tobes
Kristi Rose Cequeña
Mae Liezel Ramos
Sarah Jireh Asido
Camille Manalo
Dane Felisse Marasigan
Ana Patricia Asturias

The other titles being contested at the grand coronation night on April 30 are Bb. Pilipinas-International, Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas-Supranational, Bb. Pilipinas Grand International and Bb. Pilipinas-Globe. Report By Eton B. Concepcion/ Photos By Sonny Espiritu

Candidates 15 Mariel de Leon, 33 Kristi Rose Cequeña, 13 Sirene Sutton and 31 Katarina Rodriguez

Candidate 32 Charmaine Elima


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