Iloilo aspires this year’s Binibining Pilipinas crown
THE Ilonggo blood speaks of bolder volumes.
Just as these two empowered Ilonggas are seemingly more than ready to battle – not against the 38 graciously profound heads – but a battle with their own selves.
Stepping ladders anew, Iloilo is found… inhaling with pride and confidence. Not just because of its expensive cultural jewelries but the people representing its people.
Iloilo wields sharper swords in every field, and this time it’s for the cause of the most prestigious beauty pageant in the country and one of the most anticipated competitions in the world – the Binibining Pilipinas.
Forty valiant ladies will take on the challenge and forward their truest and best-est versions.
Among them were Karen Laurrie Mendoza and Ana Thea Cenarosa – remember these names. For these women are set conquer the pageant stage carrying Iloilo’s banner.
Canditate 18: KAREN’S CALIBRE
Recently crowned as Miss Iloilo-Binibini 2020 Karen Laurrie Mendoza, 24, is a cabin crew by profession and a mental health advocate.
She pinpoints her Mom as her role model.
And sure she loves dealing with pressure for she is fond of adrenaline activities. She also likes to cook and bake. She also has this hobby of collecting Barbie dolls.
Karen is Iloilo City’s bet.
Candidate 20: AWED WITH ANA
Ana Thea Cenarosa breaks stereotypes. Women can excel in sports, too. That’s the advocacy she tightly holds. A proud Pototanon, 27-year-old Ana is an office employee and professional athlete.
She draws inspiration from her sisters and mom.
She loves water activities movies, music, travels, and of course, sports.
Known for her strong personality, this beauty is gearing towards her goals with faith and determination.
Ana will represent Pototan, Iloilo.
PRE-PAGEANT HUES
The Binibining Pilipinas 2020 candidates spent time to tap on their creative side through an art session at the Gateway Gallery in Gateway Mall, Araneta City on Feb. 26, 2020.
The ladies were mentored by Philippines’ finest watercolorists Mr. Jen Utleg Consumido, Mr. Joemari Sanclair Chua, Mr. Dan Macapugay and Mr. Carlo Cortez in enhancing the ladies’ creativity on visualizing and translating advocacies into works of art.
These pieces of art will be available for viewing at the Gateway Mall, Ali Mall, and Farmers Plaza soon.
Karen portrayed a person in her art dubbed “Beautiful Chaotic Mind” which apparently converges with her advocacy.
Meanwhile, Ana showed her style in her piece “Women in Sports.”
These two women will show more of their wit and glamour in the Binibining Pilipinas 2020 Grand Coronation Night slated April 26 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
It’s Ilongga pride! A sublime celebration of women taking over the middle, creating ripples of greater cause with a noble purpose./PN
