Trivia on the Filipina Miss Universe Winners

Each of the Filipina Miss Universe winners have a "special story" of their own upon crowning!And today we feature some of the lesser known facts about our Miss Universe winners: from the full regalia, to national titles, to coiffure... This is a fun look at our Miss Universe winners! Miss Universe 1969, Gloria Diaz - …

Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Wish List: Aya Abesamis

One of the ladies I would hope to see in Binibining Pilipinas 2019 is Maria Andrea "Aya" Abesamis, one of last year's semifinalists. I believe that she should be given a shot at redeeming herself from last year's loss and show that we only have barely scratched the surface in terms of who she is …

Sashes&Scripts’ Mister International 2019 Final Leaderboard

Despite not having much fanfare this year, we list down our favorites for the Mister International title! If there is something that male pageants have to learn about schedules and timing, that is to never coincide it with a Miss Universe homecoming parade. This is one lesson that the Mister International male pageant should have …

Catriona Gray Fever is On!

The Queen is home. Two months after winning the Philippines' fourth Miss universe crown, Catriona Gray will finally get her grand homecoming and touch base with her Filipino supporters. Anticipation is at a fever pitch for the activities lined up for Catriona by the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. and the Araneta Center, in coordination with …

Binibining Pilipinas Trivia, Part 4

This is part 4 of the Binibining Pilipinas Trivia series on the blog. The Bb. Pilipinas pageant is the most respected and revered national pageant in the country. With a rich history in its 56 years, we celebrate the history and wonderful legacy that the pageant has stamped in Philippine pageant history. Theirs is a …

The Bb. Pilipinas Executive Committee

Time to meet and be familiarized with the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated's Executive Committee. The members of the executive committee belong to old-world elegance and high-society. And it is quite easy for the new generation of pageant fans to easily dismiss them coming from a previous generation. What most people may not know about them …

Grand Homecoming Parade of Miss Universe Catriona Gray!

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) and the Araneta Center, in close coordination with the Miss Universe Organization, have been planning a series of activities for Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray’s grand homecoming that is truly fit for a queen. All happening this February, thousands of fans and supporters can expect to see the reigning …

Catriona Understands Why She Didn’t Win a Title Before Miss Universe

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray now understands why she didn't win a major international title before Miss Universe... --- Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray now has a better and a deeper understanding of why she had to go through all the heartbreaks and setbacks that took place in her young life. “Yeah, I believe everything happens …

What’s with the Silence, Miss Universe Org?

What's with all this 'cloak and dagger' secrecy surrounding Miss Universe Catriona Gray? What is the Miss Universe organization trying to hide? First was the very quiet post crowning activities that culminated in a hushed trip to New York. Then the uncanny quiet news (or lack thereof) on the transfer of the Miss Universe Philippines …

Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Wish List: Alaiza Malinao

The Pinay Glamazon! Dusky, full of personality and heart, amazingly tall with perfect bone structure and proportions, blessed with a gorgeous Filipina looks that translate internationally, and a force to reckon with on the runway. That, ladies and gentlemen, is Alaiza Malinao. Alaiza has been one of my faves during the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 pageant. …

Catriona Gray is Now in Manila!

Newsflash! Miss Universe Catriona Gray has arrived in Manila as confirmed by Robert R. Requintina of the Manila Bulletin! Here is the article published on the website of the newspaper: Miss Universe Catriona Gray arrived in Manila Friday night for her homecoming parades and other related activities which will kick off on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Gray …

Binibining Pilipinas Trivia, Part 3

The Binibning Pilipinas pageant is undoubtedly the pinnacle of national pageants in the Philippines. As it celebrates is 56th year, Sashes&Scripts is honoring the pageant's history with BBP/ BPCI trivia posts every Saturdays of the month!More 'firsts' as we continue the Binibining Pilipinas trivia today!* In the year 1973, the Bb. Pilipinas pageant sent its first …

Binibining Pilipinas FAQs (AKA Everything You Need to Know)

With each turn of the year, Filipino pageant fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the Binibining Pilipinas applications period. This marks the annual pageant frenzy that culminates with the crowning of a new set of Bb. Pilipinas winners.So Sashes&Scripts thought about writing about topics regarding some Frequently Asked Questions about the pageant. In this …

Ilene Astrid de Vera: Another Cebuana Eyes Miss Universe Philippines Crown

Another Cebuana beauty sets her eyes on the Miss Universe Philippines crown! Mutya ng Pilipinas 2017 and a Miss Asia-Pacific International runner up, Ilene Astrid de Vera is setting her eyes on the top crown of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant this year. A Kagandahang Flores Cebu ward under Jonas Borces (who gave us Kris Tiffany …

Bb. Pilipinas 2019 Wish List: Teresita ‘Wynwin’ Marquez

Teresita Ssen Marquez, a name that has proven her worth in the international pageant arena. But there is still clamor for her to join the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 pageant. Question is, will she? At age 26, she's turning 27 this May, she is still eligible for a number of titles should she join BBP 2019. …