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IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas candidates 2020 model Bragais shoes
The candidates wear shoes by designer Jojo Bragais for the shoot

Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves to train Bb Pilipinas 2020 candidates
Catriona and Nicole will train the candidates on various aspects of the pageant through online sessions

2019 in Philippine pageants: An end of an era, new beginnings
We look back at the ups and downs of the Philippine pageant scene

Bb Pilipinas 2019 press presentation: Who stood out?
Contributing writer Voltaire Tayag shares some of the changes this year's edition made, plus the ladies who shine onstage

IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2019 talent show
17 ladies show off their respective talents at the Farmers Plaza

Q and A: Miss Universe PH Catriona Gray on why style and substance matters
Rappler's Voltaire Tayag talks with the country's bet to the Miss Universe pageant on her sense of style and what she will never wear again

WATCH: Michele Gumabao on volleyball training, beauty queen duties
Volleyball star and beauty queen Michele Gumabao shows how she shines in two different worlds

5 fun facts: Meet Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018 Eva Psychee Patalinjug
The Cebuana beauty is representing the country in the Miss Grand International pageant

From World to Universe Success
Catriona Gray is not the only beauty queen who has earned the right to compete in both Miss World and Miss Universe

5 fun facts: Meet Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman
After her first try in 2012, Karen makes a return in Binibining Pilipinas and wins one of the crowns

Pageants are fun but...
It's okay to support a candidate but putting another candidate down, criticizing a queen harshly, or bashing them online is a different story

Meet Bb Pilipinas Globe 2018 Michele Gumabao
From the volleyball court, Michele spikes for the crown in this year's Miss Globe pageant

LOOK: Sandra Lemonon meets with DOTr regarding 'Build Build Build' program
Sandra is briefed by officials of the DOTr led by Secretary Art Tugade

3rd time's the charm for Jehza Huelar
Finally, Jehza has a crown and will represent the country in Miss Supranational!

Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018 Eva Patalinjug explains 'copied' answer in Q&A
Eva says she was inspired by the words written in Mega Magazine

Get to know Bb Pilipinas International 2018 Ma. Ahtisa Manalo
Meet the Philippines' representative to the Miss International 2018 pageant

Binibining Pilipinas 2018 post-pageant review: a new beginning
Pageant contributor Voltaire Tayag gives us a quick review of this year's most talked about competition

Bb Pilipinas 2018 candidate seemingly copies answer from magazine campaign
Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2018 Eva Patalinjug's answer during the pageant's question and answer round appears to have been copied from a Mega magazine quote

Catriona Gray thanks fans for support in pageant journey
'Just to think that I'm going to be able to say Catriona Gray, Philippines, gives me the chills all over again,' she says

Behind the lens with Raymond Saldaña
Let's get to know the man behind the portraits of today's beauty queens
From Miss World Philippines 2016 to Miss Universe Philippines 2018: The journey of Catriona Gray
She took on the World, now she's ready to conquer the Universe

UP Fine Arts students call out Bb Pilipinas, ABS-CBN over damaged artworks
'The idea of art as an advocacy, if it [should] not be pretentious and artificial, is significant and beautiful,' says fine arts student Vien Valencia
Catriona Gray tops Rappler poll on Bb Pilipinas 2018
The newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018 tops Rappler's unofficial poll

READ: Rachel Peters' final speech at Binibining Pilipinas Coronation Night 2018
Here's Rachel's final speech about her reign as Miss Universe Philippines 2017

READ: Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Catriona Gray's winning answer
This is how you win a Binibining Pilipinas title!

Catriona Gray crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2018
She's set to represent the country in the 2018 Miss Universe pageant

Photo recap: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 coronation night
Here's what happened on the big night!

IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 long gown competition
(UPDATED) Here's a look at the Top 25 contestants in their gowns!

IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas 2018 swimsuit competition
(UPDATED) See the ladies rock their swimsuits here!

FULL LIST: Winners, Binibining Pilipinas 2018
(UPDATED) Here are the beauty queens representing the Philippines in upcoming international pageants

[POLL] Binibining Pilipinas 2018: Who will be Miss Universe Philippines?
Who do you think will take the most coveted crown? Vote for your favorite on Rappler's unofficial poll!

LOOK: Mariel de Leon, Catriona Gray meet before pageant night
(UPDATED) 'Sisters have each other's backs,' Mariel says after her meeting with Catriona

12 Bb Pilipinas titleholders who entered showbiz
These beauty queens have dipped themselves into the world of show business

WATCH: Get to know the Bb Pilipinas 2018 candidates
Rappler catches up with some of the Bb Pilipinas beauties just a few days before the big night to get their thoughts on social media haters and what it means to be a Binibini

Bb Pilipinas queens defend Mariel de Leon on 'scripted' remark
Katarina Rodriguez, Elizabeth Clenci appeal to fans to stop bashing Mariel over the 'scripted' remark towards Catriona Gray

Despite the haters, this Bb Pilipinas candidate did not give up
After being body shamed for being 'fat,' Binibini candidate 18 Rosantonette Mendoza shares how she gained confidence by becoming healthy

Designer Spotlight: Nat Manilag
What started as a childhood fantasy turns into reality for the designer from Agusan del Norte

What’s Next for the 2017 Bb Pilipinas Queens?
Just days before Bb Pilipinas 2018 coronation night, Rappler contributor Voltaire Tayag catches up with the 2017 queens on what's next after crowning their successors

Why Pia Wurtzbach turned down a chance to appear in U.S. 'Big Brother'
Pia gives her advice to people waiting for their big break, plus her thoughts on the Bb Pilipinas chances of fan favorites Catriona Gray and Michele Gumabao

Richard Gutierrez to host Bb Pilipinas 2018
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is also returning as host for coronation night

IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2018 Parade of Beauties
A week before coronation night, the ladies go around Araneta Center dressed in colorful headdresses and one-pieced safari-themed swimsuits

HIGHLIGHTS: Bb Pilipinas 2018 coronation night
Who will be the 6 lucky queens?

How you can vote for your favorite Bb Pilipinas 2018 national costume
Like and share away!

WATCH: Christopher de Leon and daughter Mariel spearhead an outreach program in Marawi
The father and daughter lead the distribution of basic goods in Bito Bua Bi Itoa

Beyond the Filipiniana and terno: the Bb Pilipinas 2018 National Costume review
This year's fashion show goes beyond the traditional terno, as observed by Rappler contributor Voltaire Tayag

IN PHOTOS: National costumes at Binibining Pilipinas 2018
The fashion show showcases the Philippines' rich heritage, with many designs paying tribute to fashion designer Pitoy Moreno

A look back at memorable national costumes of Bb Pilipinas candidates
From a pineapple-inspired dress to inspirations of a vinta, the national costume is one of the most anticipated events in pageants

IN PHOTOS: The press presentation of the Bb Pilipinas 2018 candidates
Let the game of crowns begin!

Get to know every Bb Pilipinas 2018 candidate
Here's a closer look at the 2018 candidates for the most prestigious pageant in the country

WATCH: These Bb Pilipinas candidates display a different kind of talent
It wasn't all just singing and dancing at the talent competition
