Miss Global Philippines 2016 Final Screening

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The Final Screening for the Miss Global Philippines 2016 was recently held at the Symphony Tower, Sgt. Esguerra St. cor. Timog Ave., Quezon City.

The Miss Global Philippines pageant, a search for deserving Filipino women who will serve as a Tourism Ambassador promoting Philippine heritage and its world-class destinations here and abroad, is organized as a way of initiating its own support to the country’s tourism sector. Their mission is to be a national beauty pageant known for fielding outstanding and deserving Filipino women who will work towards the promotion of Philippine tourism and its culture. Their vision is to provide support to government initiatives, both on national and local levels, in promoting Philippine tourism through the concerted efforts of the organization and the pageant’s eventual winners.

The organization believes that a beauty pageant is an effective platform to showcase what the Philippines has to offer. Exuding beauty and charm, the eventual winners of the pageant will embody the hospitality of the Filipinos known all over the world in helping the government strengthen its tourism campaign.

Moreover, the pageant embraces both single and single mothers who possess not just beauty, but also the passion to serve and the commitment to make a difference for the Philippines and its people.

Here we have a glimpse of what transpired with professional photography by our partner photographer Collin Sarthou Yap.

Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Candidates National Costume Fashion Show

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The national costumes of the Philippines varies in design and concept depending on the province, and of course, the designer who creatively imagines every style, curve, twist and turn of the fabric. Almost every year, we see them getting better and more intricate in design and challenging in the materials used. 

"The ladies displayed the creations of some of the country’s established and emerging fashion designers. While many designers stuck to the familiar, tried-and-tested ternos, there were others who took bolder steps in crafting gowns inspired by indigenous culture." - Interaksyon.com

Though the overall concept remains to be sophisticated, the designs eloquently tries it best to bring out the allure and beauty of every candidate.

The 40 candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 recently showcased their respective national costumes on Wednesday night, April 6 at the Kia Theatre, Araneta Center. As expected, the venue was jampacked with an audience all eager to witness the beauties strut their national costumes on stage.

At the end of the night, the chosen 6 Best in National Costume (in no particular order) are the following:

Suzuki Wows Riders at the Grandest Bike Fest and Trade Show in the Philippines

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Thousands of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts visited the Suzuki Booth last April 2-3, 2016 during the 10th Inside Racing (IR) Bikefest and Trade Show at the World Trade Center and got a chance to see the future of Suzuki GSX as well as the Japanese giant’s frontrunner bikes. Suzuki Big Bikes were displayed led by the infamous GSX-R1000 MotoGP model as well as the addition to the brand’s pool of higher-cc rides – the GSXS1000, the GSX-R750 and the motocross model – the RM-Z250. The small bikes comprised of the Underbone King - Raider R150, the charmer and global scooter - Address and the solo backbone that gives you an exXhilirating ride – Gixxer.

The Future of Suzuki 

GSX Suzuki unveiled another breakthrough at the Philippine motorcycle industry on the first day of the bikefest which gathered no less than 10,000 people. Suzuki showcased the GSX Concept Bike which brought the riders in awe as Suzuki executives led by President Hiroshi Suzuki, Managing Director Mr. Norminio C. Mojica and Motorcycle Division General Manager Mr. Jun Bulot formally launched the well coveted model which is the inspiration of the future GSX motorcycles. Fresh from the Tokyo International Motor Show, the GSX Concept Bike made this occasion its second public appearance. The GSX Concept Bike aptly called as the Concept GSX has all the potency that characterizes the GSX Series. Suzuki’s powerful and responsive inline-four engine brings together low fuel consumption and durability. The same technology is featured throughout the GSX Series, including the GSX-R1000, Hayabusa, and GSX-S1000.