The Bb. Pilipinas 2018 candidates spent the afternoon in Valley Golf, Antipolo, Rizal for the grand reveal of Ever Bilena as this year’s official make-up sponsor. The ladies arrived clad in identical pink tank tops and minimal make-up for the midday affair, which included a make-up tutorial and a luncheon with Ever Bilena executives.

The Binibinis then switched to black tank tops and were then treated to a live make-up demo, in which Bb.#3 Murielle Orais served as the model. Mild chatter with members of the press followed soon after and Bb. #19 Michelle Gumabao, who was among the most requested for interviews.

Four stunners emerged as the sponsors’ favorites in the mock pageant, which concluded the event. The winners were:

Miss Ever Bilena Advance: Bb. #3 – Murielle Orais
Miss Blackwater: Bb. #19 – Michelle Gumabao
Miss Careline: Bb. #1 – Vickie Rushton

The overall winner, aptly titled Miss Ever Bilena, was Bb. #20 Catriona Gray.

The results bode well for the four ladies who were all touted as pre-pageant favorites. Whether or not their momentum will continue until the big night, we will find out this March. Congratulations to the winners and good luck to all the Binibinis!

Reports and photos by Elise Ramirez