New Binibining Pilipinas Queens Named

March 7—after what seemed to be one of the longest production of the pageant, three new queens were crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2009.

Melody Gersbach (Candidate No. 20) was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International, while Pamela Bianca Manalo (Candidate No. 15) was named Bb. Pilipinas-Universe. Marie-Ann Umali (Candidate No. 17) was named Bb. Pilipinas World. Completing this year’s court are Richell Angalot (Candidate No. 3), 1st Runner-Up, and Regina Hahn (Candidate No. 11), 2nd Runner-Up.

The remaining finalists were:

Vanessa Johnson (Candidate No. 1)
Diana Arevalo (Candidate No. 6)
April Love Jordan (Candidate No. 9)
Priscilla Mae Honorio (Candidate No. 22)
Barbara Salvador (Candidate No. 23)

Winners of the Special Awards were:

Miss Natasha : Pamela Bianca Manalo - Candidate No. 15

• Best in Swimsuit : Pamela Bianca Manalo - Candidate No. 15


• Ms. Philippine Airlines : Pamela Bianca Manalo - Candidate No. 15


• Manila Bulletin Readers Choice : Pamela Bianca Manalo - Candidate No. 15


• Ms. Photogenic : Marie Ann Umali - Candidate No. 17


• Best in Long Gown : Marie Ann Umali - Candidate No. 17


• Ms. Natasha Beauty : Richell Angalot - Candidate No. 3


• Ms. Talent : Richell Angalot - Candidate No. 3


• Shoppers Choice : Richell Angalot - Candidate No. 3


• Ms. Salsa Jeans : Priscilla Mae Honorio - Candidate No.22


• Ms. Friendship : Gizelle Jasmin Rivamonte - Candidate No.4
  
  Other highlights of the pageant were the tributes given to Filipina International pageant winners Gloria Diaz (Miss Universe 1969), Aurora Pijuan (Miss International 1970), Margarita Moran (Miss Universe 1973), and Melanie Marquez (Miss International 1979); and to Asia’s Fashion Czar, Pitoy Moreno.
  
  The event, televised on GMA 7, was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Iza Calzado.

The Not So Lucky 13

If you were wondering why Sandra Seifert, Candidate 13 was missing in the activities of the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant, it was because she was given the boot by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI).

Allegations of a previous pictorial of Sandra in a men's magazine is said to be the primary reason behind her exit from being a candidate in this year's pageant. Apparently, these allegations turned out to be true as it could be found at a mainstream men's magazine. This then became a ground to disqualify as it broke rules governing Binibining Pilipinas.

We wish Sandra the best in all her future endeavors. She could've given the other candidates a run for their money and potentially could've made the country proud.

9 Hopefuls Battle It Out During Talent Night

March 1, 2009 – 9 candidates showed their talent in the 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant Talent Night.

The open area of Gateway mall was filled with people cheering for their favorite candidate as one by one the ladies introduced themselves to the public. 9 of the candidates showed their talents following an audition held weeks before. A panel of judges will score each contestant who in turn has the chance to win Miss Talent award to be announced on the coronation night. Among the judges were GMA 7’s Startruck Alumni Mark Herras and LJ Reyes.

Drizzle Didn't Fizzle the Parade of Beauties

March 1, 2009 – The threat of rain did not affect pageant fans as they flocked to the Araneta Center to get a glimpse of the 24 official candidates of the 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant.

Garbed in pink printed two-piece swimsuits and headdresses, the 24 gorgeous contestants paraded around the center on top-down cars while waving to the excited crowd. The parade, attended by the media and members of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI), was also graced by the presence of the reigning queens: Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2008; Jennifer Barrientos, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2008; and Danielle Castaño, Bb. Pilipinas-World 2008.

For pictures of the event, please scroll down below or just click on this link.

Bb. Pilipinas 2009 Press Presentation

The 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant formally opened with the presentation of the 24 official candidates to the Press and Members of the Media, as well as the various sponsors of the pageant.

The 24 Official Candidates of this year's pageant are:

01. Vanessa Johnson
02. Carisheila May KUIJPERS
03. Richell ANGALOT
04. Gizelle Jasmin RIVAMONTE
05. Diana AREVALO
06. Maria Paula Bianca PAZ
07. Mary Jane dela CRUZ
08. Cheryl OLIVEROS
09. April Love JORDAN
10. Priscilla NAVIDAD
11. Regina HAHN
12. Jaysel ARROZAL
13. Sandra Inez SEIFERT
14. Keann MALLARI
15. Pamela Bianca MANALO
16. Mary Tiffany JONES
17. Marie-Ann UMALI
18. Marie Loraine de GUZMAN
19. Stephanie Rose SEÑIRES
20. Melody GERSBACH
21. Hazel SUTCH
22. Priscilla Mae HONORIO
23. Barbara SALVADOR
24. Abigail Lesley CRUZ

The candidates, clad in a red printed swimsuit by Mossimo, were presented formally to the press by GMA 7 talent Paolo Bediones at the Sunset Pavillion of the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel.

To see pictures from the event, you may scroll down and click the link, or you may just click here.

Welcome to the Official Coverage of Bb. Pilipinas 2009 of www.missosology.org

Welcome to the official coverage of the 2009 Binibining Pilipinas Pageant of www.missosology.org!

It's the 45th year of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the Philippines. This year, 24 gorgeous candidates vie for three major titles: Bb. Pilipinas-International, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and Bb. Pilipinas-World.

As the pageant night draws near (March 7), join us as we cover the major activities of the candidates.

This is the official coverage of www.missosology.org.

-JP Anonuevo
Correspondent