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Date Posted: 12:20:13 03/02/05 Wed
THE 25 finalists in Binibining Pilipinas 2005 all look forward to "upholding the pageant's legacy of relevance through charity work."
"I believe it's important to have not just beauty and brains but also a lot of heart to help the poor," said 22-year-old Stephanie Florence Magali, one of the finalists. She recently passed the board exams for medical technicians.
University of the Philippines graduate Lois Montes, 25, a statuesque looker from Cebu, and Allaine Christi Asuncion, 23, expressed high regard for the pageant, now in its 42nd year, because of its focus on charity work.
Monifer Samonte, 23, who's into designing books, said she joined the competition "not just to develop my personality, but to make a difference by helping others." Gionna Cabrera, 23, holds an integrated marketing communications degree from the University of Asia and the Pacific. She said joining the pageant "gives me a chance to be a goodwill ambassador. I want to show the world what a great country the Philippines is."
Not surprisingly, most of the ladies are newcomers to beauty competitions. There's Mari-Flor "Hazel" Perez, 22; Melanie Ediza, 22, a licensed nurse; Aulorence Alipoon, 23; Marie May Rosalien Paloma, 24; Wendy Valdez, 22; and Angelique Gustanski, 21.
April Jean Manago, 23, said she was grateful for the chance to take a career break. "Now I'm able to do something fun, exciting, relevant and positive."
The four youngest candidates-Joanna Rumohr, a student from the Far Eastern University, and Kristine Santiago, both 18; and Gwennaelle Ruais of De La Salle University and MarJane Dela Cruz, from Baliwag University, both 19-agree that women should, as soon as they can, use their talents to help others.
Some candidates have joined previous Bb. Pilipinas pageants. They are: Katherin Aban, 23, from La Union; Joanna Rafbel Serrano, 23; and Precious Lara Quigaman, 23-year-old freelance web writer.
Two candidates hope to be lawyers someday: 20-year-old Ricamarie Ann Taylor, and 24-year-old Ameurfina Koc.
Carlene Aguilar, 23, who's half Chinese, recently won in a Hong Kong pageant. Joan Padilla, 23, was a runner-up in the 1999 Supermodel search. Maricris Franco, 24, won in a pageant in Taguig last year. Ma. Micaela Isabel Padilla, 21, has done some modeling in Europe.
Only three out of the 25 hopefuls will win Bb. Pilipinas beauty titles and represent the country in international competitions. This year, a special title, Miss Tourism, is being given in cooperation with the Department of Tourism.
The pageant will be held on March 19 at the Araneta Coliseum.
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