Binibining Pilipinas 2015 was held on 15 March, 2015 and Pia Alonso Wurtzbach was crowned as the Miss Universe Pilipinas 2015. At the same event Janicel Lubina was crowned Bb Pilipinas International 2015, and will now represent Philippines at the Miss International 2015 pageant. Christi Lyn McGarry was crowned Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2015 and will represent Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2015. Rogelie Catacutan was crowned Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2015 and will be representing Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2015. Ann Lorraine Colis was crowned Bb Pilipinas Tourism International 2015 and will now represent Philippines at the Miss Tourism International 2015.
Bb. Pilipinas 2015 were judged by Stella Marquez Araneta, Kiefer Ravena, Vice Ganda, Bernd Schneider, Sarah Meier, Frederick Go, General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Ambassador Gilles Garachon, Secretary Leila de Lima, Ambassador Luis Lillo, Congresswoman Leni Robredo and Conchitina Bernardo. Before the winners were declared, the Top 15 Finalists went through a series of Question and Answers round; the contestants were asked different questions by the jury present. Here’s the list of Q&A for Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Top 15 Finalists –
Kimverlyn Suiza - Binbini 8
Q: How would you describe or define the country, Philippines, to a foreigner?
Answer by Kimverlyn –“ Philippines has a beautiful places and beautiful people. Despite disasters we look forward to beautiful tomorrow.”
Maolin Yalung – Binibini 9
Q: How will you motivate Manny Pacquiao in his upcoming match against Mayweather?
Answer by Maolin Yalung – “Tell him to just be yourself.”
Pia Alonso Wurtzbach – Binibini 10
Q: Social media is now a very powerful tool of communication. Can you tell us about your thoughts on internet censorship?
Answer by Pia- "I think that we should be careful with what we post online, especially our thoughts and our opinions so that we don’t hurt anybody. Especially selfies, we have to be careful with what we post especially with our bodies and our faces. So, always think before you click. Thank You!"
Janicel Lubina – Binibini 11
Q: What is more important, a successful career or a happy home?
Answer by Janicel Lubina- “We can have both. We can’t let challenges change our life. I want to pursue my education to have a happy life”
Kylie Verzosa – Binibini 12
Q: In our modern times, do you think it’s appropriate for women to court men?
Answer by Kylie Verzosa- “Anything is possible but men should go after women.”
Princess Joy Camu – Binibini 14
Q: You would like to take a selfie with?
Answer by Princess Joy Camu -“International personality to have selfie with is Angelina Jolie, an example of a strong woman.”
Brenna Cassandra Gamboa – Binibini 17
Q: How will you handle fame?
Answer by Brenna -“I can handle fame by staying true to myself, to my roots. I am a proud to be Filipina”
Christi Lynn Mcgarry – Binibini 19
Q: What would you tell a child who longs for his OFW mother?
Answer by Christi McGarry -“I will tell a child who longs for her OFW mother, is that she sacrifices a lot for him or her, and she loves them a lot and someday she will be with them again and everything will be alright”
Alaiza Flor Malinao – Binibining 21
Q: When is a woman truly successful?
Answer by Alaiza Flor Malinao -“A woman is truly successful when she sees the happiness of the people around her and if she has a special someone standing right next to her”.
Anja Vanessa Peter – Binibining 22
Q: What do you believe is the god’s greatest gift to women?
Answer by Anja Vanessa Peter- “God’s greatest gift to women is giving birth to a child. For me giving birth to a life is such a wonderful feeling”
Justine Beatrice Dellosa Felizarta – Binibini 23
Q: Aside from winning the crown what else was your prayer when you woke up this morning?
Answer by Justine Felizarta- “Aside from winning the crown, My prayer when I woke up this morning was for my family to get here safely because they mean the world to me. They are my root; they keep me strong and support me in whatever I do in my life”
Ann Lorraine Colis – Binibini 24
Q: How has joining Binibining Pilipinas 2015 changed you?
Answer by Ann Lorraine Colis- “Joining Bibinibing Pilipinas changed my life because it paved the way for my advocacy education. Education can change the world.”
Rogelie Catacutan – Binibini 25
Q: Will you marry a man who is less successful than you?
Answer by Rogelie Catacutan –“I will marry a man who is less successful than me because love is unconditional.”
Hanna Ruth Sison – Binibini 28
Q: How winning a crown is relevant in the wake of conflicts?
Answer by Hannah Ruth Sison –“I can be a voice to inspire people to help and to unite.”
Teresita Ssen Marquez – Binibinig 34
Q: What is your message of peace to the Filipinos?
Answer by Teresita Marquez-“Learn the importance of dialogue”
In the end it was Pia Alonso Wurtzbach’s answers that lead her to the crown. You can also see winning answer to the question posed to the winners of Bb Pilipinas from the years 2010 to 2015.