Forty lucky ladies out of fifty-five were chosen as this year's Bb. Pilipinas official candidates

THE 54th Binibining Pilipinas Pageant has selected its 40 official candidates after a two-day grueling screening process that saw almost a hundred aspirants enlisting to be the next crown keepers of the country’s premiere beauty tilt.
A merry mix of repeaters, cross-over and newbies have made it to the final cut of 40 after presenting themselves in swimsuits and cocktail dresses before the Bb. Pilipinas executive committee including chairperson Stella Marquez –Araneta, vice chair Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo, and members Betsy Westendorp and Raymund Villanueva.
The 40 official candidates are:
Ruffa Nava
Mae Lanie Chan
Clarice Marion Villareal
Katarina Sonja Rodriguez
Karla May Manongsong
Jessica Ramirez
Christagale Borja
Jennyline Carla Malpaya
Maria Camille Manalo
Dane Felisse Marasigan
Juliana Kapeundl
Ana Patricia Asturias
Joselle Mariano
Mae Liezl Ramos
Ma. Bajieleen Nama
Jamaica Elysse Ambal
Sarah Joreh Asido
Gabriela Patricia Ortega
Larah Grace Lacap
Nelda Ibe
Beatrice Valente
Chanel Olive Thomas
Leitz Camille Ang
Arah Salientes
Kristie Rose Cequeña
Charmaine Elima
Vanessa Saliba
Thoreen Halvorsen
Arienne Louise Braga Calingo
Sirene Sutton
Angelique Celine de Leon
Elizabeth Durado Clenci
Kimberly Pajares
Kristel Guelos
Sammie Ann Legaspi
Marie Angelica de Leon
Jehza Mae Huelar
Dindi Joy Pajares
Rachel Peters
Marie Gail Devora Tobes
The ladies were scheduled to complete their paper requirements with the legal team yesterday and will undergo a series of photo shoots leading to the press presentation on March 15.
The grand coronation night – to select the new Philippine delegates for Miss Universe, Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Supranational, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Globe – will be held on April 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LUCKY 40 BINIBINIS...
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY TO BB PILIPINAS 2017!
Text By : Jay Patao
Photo credits: Lito Caleon of Fabmanilaph