BY | FLOR LEANO
Beautiful and confident Filipinas from all sides of the Philippines competed for the recently concluded Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant. They have empowered themselves and paraded with their advocacies. Hannah Arnold, a Filipino-Australian scientist and professional model from Masbate was crowned Bb. Pilipinas International 2021 at 24 years old. She also won the Jag Denim Queen special award during the finals. Hannah is a graduate of Applied Science in Forensic Studies at the University of Canberra and an advocate for quality education for children. She is now preparing to represent the Philippines at the Miss International 2021 in November to be held in Japan. In her introduction, she encouraged the government to invest in science and technology to prevent another pandemic. According to her Bb. Pilipinas profile, her interests include crime podcasts and solving mysteries.
The other victorious beauties are Samantha Panlilio, Cinderella Faye Obeñita, Maureen Montagne, and Meiji Cruz. Samantha Panlilio won the Bb. Pilipinas-Grand International crown. Samantha, who said that she wants to build sustainable community in rural areas, is from Cavite and graduated from University of California-Irvine. Cinderella Faye Obeñita, 25 years old from Misamis Oriental won the Bb. Pilipinas-Intercontinental title. Faye advocates press freedom and the prevention of cervical cancer. On the other hand, pageant veteran Maureen Montagne from Batangas won the Binibining Pilipinas-Globe title. Gabrielle Basiano Borangan won 1st runner-up and was also chosen for the Best in Evening Gown and Miss Cream Silk awards. Meanwhile, Meiji Cruz of Valenzuela City won 2nd runner-up and bagged the Best in Swimsuit award.
