The same as last year, it seems we're blessed with another beautiful batch of Binibining Pilipinas candidates. We have 34 girls and around 12 of them are worthy of winning titles.

From last year’s 5, Binibining Pilipinas will crown only 4 girls this year for Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Supranational. BPCI (Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc.) removed Tourism Queen and Tourism Universe titles this year for unknown reasons. Maybe, there is no assurance that these international pageants will be held this year. The same as Miss Tourism Queen International was cancelled in 2014 where the very gorgeous Parul Shah was scheduled to compete.

Bumping into reigning Binibining Pilipinas- International Mary Anne Guidotti in ABS-CBN earlier, she shared that the screening was held very exclusive this year with only the panel and the candidates allowed to enter the screening room. This is to remove pressure from different “houses” (Kagandahang Flores, Aces and Queens, etc.), she said. So, the result is an objective selection of finalists.

Me and Mary Anne also have the same sentiment that Parul is worthy of competing in an international pageant. Guidotti shared that Madame Stella promised to look for an international pageant where Parul can compete. So fellow Parul fans, let’s be happy. Let’s hope she will be given the chance to wear the Philippines sash.

Meanwhile, all the interview videos of the girls are already posted on the official Binibining Pilipinas page and I bet you already saw the glam shots. As usual, I will go ahead and give you our early favorites for the pageant which will be held at the Smart- Araneta Colesium on March 15 and will be aired on ABS-CBN.

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