Do you have what it takes to represent the country in major major beauty pageants like Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss World?

Beauty titles remain elusive for Filipinas, but the fact that the likes of Venus Raj, Krista Kleiner, and Czarina Gatbonton have come so close to bringing home the honors means success is not so far away. If you believe you have what it takes, take the first step toward that goal by joining the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 search.

Binibining Pilipinas is now open for application for single ladies ages 17-25 years old, with Filipino citizenship, minimum height of 5ft. 6in., at least high school graduate, and of good moral character. Application forms may be secured from the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) Secretariat at the Araneta Coliseum. You may also download the application form here. application forms may be sent via fax to (632) 911-27-71, or delivered personally to the BPCI Secretariat.

Aside from the application forms, prospective candidates are also required to submit the following: NSO certified copy of birth certificate, certified true copy of high school/ college diploma, Philippine passport (if any), and close-up and full body colored photos. Aspirants who are 17 years of age should also bring with them a written consent duly signed by their parents.

Preliminary screenings will be held daily, Mondays to Saturdays, from 2 – 6 PM. Deadline for submission of application forms is on January 8, 2010. Only those who qualify during the preliminary screenings will be eligible for the final selection of candidates. Apply now!

Intereseted applicants can download the application form on the Bb. Pilipinas website.