The Search Is On For Binibining Pilipinas 2009
Binibining Pilipinas has always been synonymous for beauty that stands out and campaigns for a cause. The biggest beauty pageant in the country is a continuing project of Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated (BPCI), a non-stock, non-profit organization founded by its chair, Stella Márquez de Araneta. The pageant was envisioned as a prestigious fund-raising activity for projects that would benefit orphans, indigent families and other less fortunate members of Philippine society.
Young Filipinas are given the opportunity to be carriers of the humanitarian missions that make up BPCI’s primary goals. Its role in uplifting less fortunate fellow Filipinos through economic support generated from corporate sponsorships and other benefactors is the very reason for BPCI’s existence and relevance as an institution with compassion and significance.
To date, the organization has produced several International winners including Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969, Margie Moran, Miss Universe 1973, Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 1st Runner-up 1999, Aurora Pijuan, Miss International 1970, Melanie Marquez, Miss International 1979, Ruffa Gutierrez Miss World 2nd Princess 1993, and Precious Lara Quigaman, Miss International 2005.
Binibining Pilipinas 2009 formally opens its application process for aspiring beauty queens. The contestants must be single ladies from 17-25 years old of Filipino citizenship, with a minimum of 5’5” in height, at least a high school graduate, and with good moral character. Application forms can now be downloaded from the Bb. Pilipinas website (www.bbpilipinas.com). Filled-out forms can be faxed to (632) 911-27-71 or delivered personally to the BPCI Secretariat.
Prospective candidates are required to submit the following along with their application forms: NSO certified copy of birth certificate, certified true copy of high school/ college diploma, Philippine passport (if any), medical certificate, close-up and full body color photos. Aspirants who are 17 years of age should include a written consent from parents along with their application forms to be able to meet the requirements.
Qualified candidates will be informed of pre-screening schedules. For more details about the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, log on to www.bbpilipinas.com.
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