It’s the national pageant season and all everybody can talk about is Binibining Pilipinas 2017 pageant. Binibining Pilipinas is on the road to search its next representative for Miss Universe. Ever since the Bb Pilipinas Organisation made the announcement, people are going crazy over who will compete and who is auditioning and etc etc. The announcement was made on the Official Facebook page of Binibining Pilipinas. The deadline for the submission of application was on February 24th 2017 at 6pm.

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After selecting 96 applicants through auditions, the list has now been cut down to 55 aspirants. The Top 55 aspirants shortlisted are –

Angelique de Leon

Rachel Peters

Beatrice Valente

Henna Kaizzelle Cajindig

Nelda Ibe

Angelika dela Cruz

Michelle Guianan

Maria Gail Tobes

Charmaine Elima

Jamaica Ambal

Henna Santos

Thoreen Halversen

Felysse Marasigan

Sarah Asido

Kimberly Pajares

Christa Borja

Kristie Rose Sequeña

Larah Grace Lacap

Mae Lanie Chan

Jannie Ali-poon

Joanna Intal

Camille Manalo

Jeanena Mae Rafer

Katarina Rodriguez

Catherine Cudiamat

Elizabeth Clenci

Mia Howell

Jennyline Carla Malpaya

Jean Tumang

Stephany Stefanowitz

Clarice Villareal

Kristel Guelos

Gillian Elaiza Colcol

Arah Salientes

Dindi Pajares

Juliana Kapuendel

Jehza Huelar

Maria Angelica de Leon

Sarah Margarette Joson

Gabriela Ortega

Leitz Camille Ang

Sirene Sutton

Sarah Bona

Ruffa Nava

Ana Patricia Asturias

Benjielyn Nama

Joselle Mariano

Paulyn Cordero

Sammie Anne Legaspi

Chanel Olive Thomas

Arienne Calingo

Jessica Mae Ramirez

Mae Ramos

Vanessa Saliba

Carla Manongpong

Out of these 55, final 40 candidates will be shortlisted who will compete for the coveted crown of Biinibining Pilipinas 2017. According to news report by Mario Dumaual of TV Patrol, the 54th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant will be about cracking the tough round of questions and answers with conviction. This has been done to keep up with the new Miss Universe format. Under the new format, the candidates will get to flaunt their ability to articulate themselves under pressure while sharing a thoughtful, well-informed response during Preliminary and Final Competition.

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If reports are to be believed, Binibining Pilipinas will also adhere to the Miss Universe organization purpose : "The Miss Universe Organization empowers women to develop the confidence they need to achieve their personal best. A confident woman has the power to make real change, starting in her local community with the potential to reach a global audience… and continue to define what it means to be Confidently Beautiful."