​Forty exceptional and captivating ladies were chosen as official candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2016. The final screening happened last February 12, 2016, Friday, at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila in Quezon City. The lucky applicants went through a very strict selection process before making it to the Magic 40.  

​​MASUSUBOK natin ang galing ng isang manghuhula kung magkakatotoo ang sinabi niyang magbubuntis at manganganak din ngayong Year of the Monkey si Pauleen Luna. 

​​GINAWANG world-class beauty contest ang taunang Miss Mandaluyong 2016 ng chairperson ng pageant na si Mrs. Menchie Abalos, ang butihing First Lady ng Mandaluyong City, ang kabiyak ni Mayor Benhur Abalos.

​Report By: Francis D. Calubaquib    Official Photo: Alexander Josef

​​Twelve young ladies coming from different areas, each an epitome of grace, charm and youthful vigor, comprise the roster of official candidates for this year’s search for Miss Pansol Philippines. They were chosen from a series of preliminary screenings held a few weeks ago by BPYO members, the main organizer of the pageant.

​Mister International, a Singapore-based male pageant held its 10th edition last year in November at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. Among the impressive contestants was Fernando Alvarez of Puerto Rico.