The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has presented to the media and the public on Monday, February 13, 2012, the 30 official candidates for this year's search for Bb. Pilipinas - Universe 2012, Bb. Pilipinas - International 2012 and Bb. Pilipinas - World 2012. The candidates faced rigorous screening and selection headed by BPCI's founder Stella Marquez Araneta, corporate sponsors and current and former Bb. Pilipinas winners including Miss Universe 2011 3rd runner-up Shamcey Supsup, Miss International 2005 Lara Quigaman, Miss Universe 1999 1st runner-up Miriam Quiambao and Marie Ann Umali, Bb. Pilipinas - World 2009.
Nine (9) of the candidates came from Metro Manila, 12 from Luzon, 3 from Visayas, 2 Mindanao and 3 from overseas.
METRO MANILA
1. Giselle Angelica Muñoz, 25, Pasay City
2. Rose Ann Aguilar, 24, Manila
3. Katrina Jayne Dimaranan, 18, San Juan
4. Roxanne Tadique, 25, Sta. Cruz, Manila
5. Patricia Lae Ejercitado, 23, Makati City
6. Nicole Marable, 17, Mandaluyong
7. Mary Jean Lastimosa, 24, Quezon City
8. Mika Maxine Medina, 21, Quezon City
Romelin Roxanne De Castro, 20, Mandaluyong City
LUZON
10. Sherlyn Gonzales, 24, Bulacan
11. Meiji Cruz, 18, Valenzuela City
12. Anna Czerina Buenviaje, 19, Malinao, Albay
13. Roxane Joy Jesalva, 18, Irosin, Sorsogon
14. Angelee De Los Reyes, 24, Olongapo City
15. Gina Joy Howell, 20, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
16. Liezl Alcantara, 19, Basco, Batanes
17. Annalie Forbes, 19, Malolos City
18. Elaine Kay Moll, 20, Buhi, Camarines Sur
19. Camille Jillean Orbina, 20 , Isabela
20. Jaine Hidalgo, 25, Naga City
21. Janine Tugonon, 22, Balanga, Bataan
22. Golda Soller, 25, Roxas, Isabela
VISAYAS
23. Marie Virgenia Cecilie Peter, 21, Kalibo
25. Marie Irisha Arcenas, 21, Cebu City
MINDANAO
26. Fer May Baliquig, 20, Oroqueta City
27. Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa, 24, Pagadian City
OVERSEAS
19. Camille Jillean Orbina, 20 , Isabela
20. Jaine Hidalgo, 25, Naga City
21. Janine Tugonon, 22, Balanga, Bataan
22. Golda Soller, 25, Roxas, Isabela
VISAYAS
23. Marie Virgenia Cecilie Peter, 21, Kalibo
24. Goldy Baroa, 23, Bacolod City
25. Marie Irisha Arcenas, 21, Cebu City
MINDANAO
26. Fer May Baliquig, 20, Oroqueta City
27. Maria Alicia Elena Ariosa, 24, Pagadian City
OVERSEAS
28. Karen Gallman, 19, Australia
29. Nicole Schmitz, 23, Australia
30. Chloe Zanandi, 24, Milan, Italy
The coronation night for the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 winners will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 15, 2012 and will be seen live via ABS-CBN.
Photos are courtesy of BPCI.
The coronation night for the Bb. Pilipinas 2012 winners will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on April 15, 2012 and will be seen live via ABS-CBN.
Photos are courtesy of BPCI.
