Who Among These Binibinis Will Wear The Crown?

A new set of Binibini queens will be crowned tonight as the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant culminates at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with a live telecast on TV5.

- By Nathalie Tomada

But even before the winners are announced, the 36 candidates have already made their impressions on pageant fans and members of the press through a series of pre-coronation events that revealed their credentials, convictions and compelling Binibini journeys.

The STAR, along with fellow members of SPEED (Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors), got a chance to meet the candidates during a special media gathering hosted by Binibining Pilipinas' official wellness partner, My Daily Collagen. There, the candidates shared not only why they joined the country's longest-running national pageant, but also how they've been juggling careers, education, and advocacies.

According to Anna Perez, president of Global Wellness Enterprises, the Filipino-owned and Japan-made My Daily Collagen is very happy to support Binibinis for the second consecutive year.

"The training, the pressure, it's intense," she said, adding that what made the partnership fulfilling was the sincerity of testimonials from the girls. "They didn't just say they looked better. They felt better. They felt energized (during competition)."

Their drink version contains premium collagen, royal jelly, elastin, hyaluronic acid, ceramide, and essential vitamins. Its Pico Tablet variant features ultra-small collagen molecules for better absorption and is available at major drugstores and outlets. The company used to focus solely on sports — organizing the My Daily Collagen triathlon and supporting the Premiere Volleyball League — they ventured into pageantry because they believe in promoting holistic beauty. "Our support doesn't stop on coronation night," added chief sales officer Oliver Salas. "We're with them as they go on to represent the Philippines internationally."