The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has announced on Tuesday that the search is now on for the candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas 2016.
The year 2015 marked a “banner year” for BPCI as the Binibining Pilipinas 2015 winners bagged major wins in international pageants, the most prestigious of which is the victory of Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach as Miss Universe 2015.
READ: Philippines’ Pia Wurtzbach is Miss Universe 2015
Last year’s Binibining Pilipinas winners copped the following wins:
- Miss Universe Philippines – Pia Wurtzbach – Miss Universe 2015
- Binibining Pilipinas Tourism: Anne Colis – Miss Globe 2015
- Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2014: Parul Shah – Miss Grand International 2015 3rd Runner-up
- Binibining Pilipinas International 2015: Janicel Lubina, Miss International Top 10 and Best Dresser Award
- Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental: Christy McGarry, Miss Intercontinental 2015 1st Runner-up
- Binibining Pilipinas Supranational: Rogelie Catacutan, Semifinalist
The applications are open to single ladies aged 17 to 26 years old, with Filipino citizenship, at least a high school graduate, and of good moral character.
Interested beauty queen aspirants also need to submit the following documents:
- Accomplished application form;
- One close up and full body shot,
- Birth certificate and Philippine passport;
- College or high school diploma;
- Medical certificate;
- Certificate of good moral character; and
- Parents’ consent for applicants below 18 years old.
Applications will be accepted until January 30. AJH/CDG