5 Things Every Pageant Girl Can Learn from Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's move towards financial independence from the British royal family, is one ballsy but admirable move. Set aside talks about 'Megxit' because here are several lessons that every pageant hopeful can learn from Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. The Duchess of Sussex is one formidable modern woman. Compared to …

Miss Universe 2019 Playlist

Despite the lack of musical guests in the Miss Universe 2019 pageant, it did not lack good selection of music. Notable in the playlist is the full female artists featured in their (singular) live performer and playlist. Here are the songs that were prominently used in the pageant. Opening Number  - Ally Brooke performed two …

What Julia Saubier Must do to Win Miss Universe Philippines

One of the biggest shocking non-placements last year in Binibining Pilipinas was the exclusion of Julia Saubier. The tall leggy sportswoman was among the most talked about candidate in last year's BBP pageant and is touted as one of the best speakers of her batch. Now that the Miss Universe Philippines title is a separate …

Will Vickie Rushton Join Binibining Pilipinas 2020?

Will 2018 Binibining Pilipinas 1st runner up Vickie Rushton join this year's pageant? Should she? One of the best faces to have joined the Binibining Pilipinas pageant is Negrense beauty Vickie Marie Rushton. The 5'6" former Mutya ng Pilipinas winner has the proverbial 'face that could launch a thousand ships'. She has a very personal …

Nicole Cordoves & Elizabeth Clenci: Would Have been Perfect for MUP 2020

Among all the former Binibining Pilipinas winners floated in "wish miss" lists to join Miss Universe Philippines, there are only two ladies in our opinion that would easily be perfect for Miss Universe: they would be Nicole Cordoves and Elizabeth Clenci. Here's why... The two biggest lessons of Miss Universe 2019 are that 1) public …

Aya Abesamis is now a Binibining Pilipinas Queen

Our speculation that Binibining Pilipinas 2019 1st runner up Aya Abesamis is the new Binibining Pilipinas Grand came true! When the Binibining Pilipinas 2020 announcement poster was released several weeks back, pageant fans were asking what was Aya doing in the roster of queens. Back then we already posted on our Instagram account that Aya …

Binibining Pilipinas 2020 Deadline Approaches

The search is on for new Binibini Queens! Binibining Pilipinas aspirants only have 7 days remaining until the deadline for applications come to a close. Mark your calendars ladies because January 31st is the deadline for submission of applications! According to the latest press release from BPCI, the search is on for a new batch …

Kelsey Merritt, the Reason in the Change of the MUP Deadline of Application?

Kelsey Merritt is  one of the several names floated to join the Miss Universe Philippines pageant. But is she the reason why the MUP deadline of application last January 18th was moved to January 31st? Several days ago, the Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret model posted her photos in Japan on her Instagram account. And …

Sashes&Scripts’ Miss Universe Philippines Wishlist

Who are the girls we are highly anticipating to join Miss Universe Philippines this year? Alaiza Malinao - she's the one who seemed to have planned her joining a year in advance. She probably took a page from Catriona Gray's strategy to map out her participation with a year long preparation. Ahtisa Manalo - to …

Sashes & Scripts is on a Blog Break!

Hello everyone! Starting today, we will be having a quick break from pageant blogging. My sister from the US is visiting and I am hoping to spend some time with family over the next couple of weeks. It will be a great time to bond with them because each of us seems to be going …

Sashes&Scripts’ Binibining Pilipinas Wishlist

In previous years, we had several wishlist to join Binibining Pilipinas. This year instead of naming a long list of girls, we are just focusing on just a handful of ladies we want to join the longest running national pageant in the country. Michelle Thorlund - she was one of the girls that were 'ignored' …

Gloria Diaz and her Quotable Quotes

Gloria Diaz is a Diva. With someone of her stature as the first Filipina Miss Universe and an award-winning actress, we are used to her sharp witty punchlines. And we have listed 9 instances where Gloria Diaz was a diva! Bob Barker: Is it true that you Filipinos use your hands to eat? Gloria Diaz: …

Beauty or Intelligence: Which Should Weight More?

The landscape of pageantry has constantly been shifting, more so in the last decade. In the constant attempt to be relevant and modern, pageants have regularly pushed to varying degrees what it means for pageant to be "in the now", to be a reflection of what society is looking for in a pageant winner. In …

Miss Universe Theme Songs: The Orente Suite

Back in May of 2019, we've written an article on the Orente music suite of the Miss Universe pageant. While there was a scarcity of sources then, we decided to revisit the topic with newer and clearer videos available. Thanks to the efforts of YouTuber Spymoxx and his channel, Sountrax, we've compiled all of the …

An Independent Candidate Most Likely to Win Miss Universe Philippines?

With the Miss Universe Philippines being handled by a new franchise holder and national director, what would the most likely scenario be? Will a girl from any of the biggest pageant camps win? Or should an independent girl be crowned? There are only three possible scenarios that could happen in the coming Miss Universe Philippines …