BILBILING MANDALUYONG 2013
Jenny Herrera
February 1, 2013
Winners in Bilbiling Mandaluyong 2013 Pageant pose for a posterity shot during Coronation Night held at the city gymnasium. Bilbiling Mandaluyong 2013 Jill Anne Parico, Brgy. Poblacion (4th from left) is flanked by her court (from left); 4th Runner-Up Maribeth S. Gabac, Brgy. Hagdan Bato Libis; 3rd Runner-Up Jessaline D. Cristobal, Brgy. Barangka Ilaya; 1st Runner-Up Cathleen Joan D. Torres, Brgy. San Jose; 2nd Runner-Up Catherine V. Solis, Brgy.Addition Hiils. The event is one of the highlights in celebration of the 68th Liberation Day and 19th Cityhood Anniversary of Mandaluyong. The lucky winner went home with P100,000 cash prize. The pageant is an annual project of Mayor Benhur Abalos through the Kababaihan Kakaiba ng Mandaluyong led by First Lady and KKM President Menchie Abalos  in cooperation with the Liga ng mga Barangay. Also in photo are Charisse Abalos and Joy Abalos-Yatco.
Coronation Night for Miss Mandaluyong and Bilbiling Beauties
slated in Mandaluyong on Feb. 1 & 2
Equally gaining popularity and with its own set of followers, the Coronation Night for this yearâs Miss Mandaluyong and Bilbilin beauties will take centerstage on February 1 and 2 respectively, 7 pm at the city gymnasium.
The two events are part of the two-week long activities highlighting the 58th Liberation Day and 19th Cityhood Anniversary of Mandaluyong.
âWe are truly elated by the overwhelming response of people from all walks of life in these two pageants. We are not just doing it for glamour and fun, but significantly, to impart inspiration to women out there to be beautiful inside and out,â stressed First Lady Menchie Abalos, who is also the chairperson of the twin projects.
Miss Mandaluyong is a contest for the young, beautiful and witty ladies , while Bilbilin is aimed for the attractive âheavyweightsâ who exude confidence and total wellbeing.
Winners in each search will get as much as P100,000 to P200,000 cash prizes aside from freebies and perks. Special awards are Best in long gown, swimsuit competition, best in talent, beauty with a heart, Miss Photogenic and Miss Friendship.
Representing the cityâs 27 barangays, the candidates include Kristel Mae Alilano ( Plainview), Rose Carmel Pagtalunan (Hulo),Maria Alicia del Rosario (Hagdang Bato Itaas), Rovilyn Dela Cruz ( New Zaniga), Joanna Clarisse Bueno (Hagdang Bato Itaas), Stephanie Krisha Magallones (Addition Hills) , Daniela Monique Bie (Poblacion), Jesielyn Malazarte (Namayan), Chloe Aparejado (Old Zaniga), Tresha Marie Dadea (Barangka Itaas),Ma. Kristine Tablazon ( Plainview), Chezka Quinaguran (Bagong Silang), Twinkle Venice Asis ( Hagdan Bato Libis), Pamela Denise Carlos ( Vergara), Jasmine Gonzaga (San Jose), Jeanine Jenisha Duran ( Addition Hills), Athena Mari Jamaica Catriz (Harapin ang Bukas), Kresta Paola McCoy (Pleasant Hills), Caimz Abarquez ( Barangka Drive), Lyra Velchez ( Bagong Silang), Ladylyn Riva (Plainview), Anna Carmela Aquino ( Old Zaniga), Sandrine Stoelzaed ( Mauway), Rosalie Aguila (New Zaniga), Karlyn Gay De Guzman ( Brgy. Poblacion), Angelique Celine . De Leon (Barangka Itaas), Charmaine Elima (Buayang Bato), Janica Gonzales ( San Jose), Catherine Haduca ( Mauway), Kathleen Matillano ( Poblacion), Roxane Joy Jesalva (Buayang Bato) and Marjorie Pua (Hulo),
While those who will vie for the Bilbiling title are Eva Marie Tabion, ( Mauway), Shiela Villaver (Addition Hills) , Rhea Swing (Hagdang Bato Itaas), Maribeth Gabac (Hagdan Bato Libis), Jennielyn Pertez (Poblacion) , Mary Grine Camu ( Addition Hills), Joenelyn Panganiban (Barangka Drive), Mary Ann Villeson (Addition Hills), Carla Felix (Addition Hills), Honey Liz Orosco , (Mauway), Jill Anne Parico (Poblacion), Veronica Talagtag (Barangka Itaas), Virmina Caralipio (Barangka Itaas), Jessaline Cristobal ( Barangka Ilaya), Mercy Tupas (Plainview), Catherine Solis (Addition Hills), Jae-Ann Ronet Javier ( Vergara), Cathleen Joan Torres (San Jose) and Rechelle Ann Cruz (Pleasant Hills). Major sponsors include Smart Communications, San Miguel Corp., Bench, Pagoda Philippines, SM Supermalls, Ever Bilens Cosmetics Inc., Slimmers World International, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Maxâs, Lancaster Hotel, Psalmstre Enterprises, United Laboratories, Avon Cosmetics, Toyota Shaw and Boardwalk Business Venture.
