Bb. Pilipinas' Golden Anniversary With A Huge Revamp?

Although the logo states 50 beautiful years, Bb. Pilipinas has had its fair share of appalling losses with a number of years seeing Philippines unplaced in the three international pageants to which the organization has been sending delegates. Yes, Philippines' 10-year drought in the Miss Universe pageant was a nightmare and unforgivable for pageant fans. We didn't place for one decade after Miriam Quiambao was hailed first runner-up in Trinidad & Tobago. Who could forget that sweet victory-to-bitter-losses experience? Despite those pageant trials, there's still a reason to celebrate 50 beautiful years.

Philippines has been in the limelight these past few years. It was because of its three consecutive top five placements at Miss Universe from 2010 to 2012, a first runner-up finish at Miss World 2010 and victories in male pageants. Not to mention the Miss Tourism International title last year. These would be enough to put Philippines back on the list of the powerhouse nations in international pageants. 

With Philippines' success at Miss Universe for three years in a row, we can't afford to lose this time. First, we had Venus Raj putting the Philippines' name back on the pageant map with her 4th runner-up feat. The following year, Shamcey Supsup didn't fail us landing in the fourth place. Last year, Janine Tugonon almost brought home the highly coveted crown. She would have been the country's third Miss Universe. This time, the would-be chosen rep should be better than her predecessor!

This year, Bb. Pilipinas organizers have named 50 beautiful official candidates from across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the archipelago. Well, in the first place, did they have to have a roster of that number? Honestly, some of those girls are just fillers. Too raw to compete in a big national pageant.

There are speculations that this year's format will be something that has never been seen before. We will see a not traditional Bb. Pilipinas coronation night. Fans will see a new presentation from the beginning of the show till the finale. Hmmm...how will they stage the swimsuit round? What could the evening gown segment look like? Will there be another blunders in the final question? I also heard from a friend that, from 50, the candidates will be narrowed down to 20 for swimsuits, then to 10 for evening gowns and to five for the final interviews. This format was once used by Miss Universe pageant way back in 2006. I can't wait to see the whole show anymore! It will be exciting if the speculations are true.

Along with that excitement, I am looking forward to see who are gonna be named Miss AVON, Miss Philippine Airlines, Miss Sun Silk, and Miss PONDS. These are sponsor awards that have inhabited the pageant's finals night. And I can't afford to forget them coz I've seen them given to deserving candidates year after year. So good luck to those who are chosen to be named with these awards aside from the major titles!