MANILA, Philippines – Binibining Pilipinas, one of the country’s most anticipated beauty pageants, is finally back with a new batch of young women vying for the pageant’s two coveted crowns.
On Wednesday, April 2, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) officially unveiled the 36 candidates for the pageant’s 61st edition. The candidates come from a variety of backgrounds.
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“We have one who is studying to be a pilot,” BPCI Head Gines Enriquez told Rappler. “Years ago, they were limited to nursing and teaching, now there’s a whole bunch of them from different fields.”
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“There’s also one studying to be an aeronautical mechanic,” Enriquez added.
When asked about BPCI’s preparation plans, Enriquez answered, “We want to be able to put together a different show this year, that will highlight and encircle [the candidates’] capabilities, and strengths in different advocacies.”
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The Binibining Pilipinas pageant has always celebrated “brains” as well as “beauty,” and BPCI has always been geared towards advocacy, providing the young female candidates with the skills and training they need to help uplift marginalized communities. This year’s diverse lineup promises the continuation of Binibining Pilipinas’ legacy of power and purpose.
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Since 2022, the BPCI has been left with just two crowns — Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe.
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The search for this edition’s candidates began when BPCI opened applications on March 5, and concluded on March 21. This year, the candidates will vie for national titles of two major international pageants — Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe — currently held by Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay, respectively.
Founded by BPCI Chair Stella M. Araneta in 1964, the pageant has played a significant role in cementing the Philippines’ legacy in the global pageant and established the country as a pageantry powerhouse.
The BPCI is a non-profit organization in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) that, through its earnings, helps fund institutions dedicated to community and welfare, like daycare centers and orphanages. – Rappler.com