Binibining Pilipinas 2016 Winners Announced - Maxine Medina Wins Miss Universe Philippines

<br /> The new batch of Filipina beauties who will join international pageants this year has been crowned in the concluded Binibinang Pilipinas 2016 last night, April 17, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.<br /> <br /> The coronation night was hosted by KC Concepcion and Xian Lim.<br /> <br /> Maxine Medina emerges as Binibining Pilipinas Universe and vie for the crown in Miss Universe 2016.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P-aoHk0iuYE/VxP6ZWE_mdI/AAAAAAAAHIw/DwuM6HBVP0wLC0DdKRLjN4wkImm08XH7wCLcB/s1600/Maxine%2BMedina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P-aoHk0iuYE/VxP6ZWE_mdI/AAAAAAAAHIw/DwuM6HBVP0wLC0DdKRLjN4wkImm08XH7wCLcB/s640/Maxine%2BMedina.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Inquirer.net</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Crowd favorite Kylie Versoza wins as Bb. Pilipinas 2016 International.<br /> <br /> Jennifer Hammond was crowned as Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental, followed by Joanna Eden as Bb. Pilipinas Supranational, Nicole Cordoverz as Bb. Pilipinas Grand International and Bianca Manalo's sister Nicole Manalo as Bb. Pilipinas Globe.<br /> <br /> Angelica Alita and Jehza Huelar emerge as first and second-runner up respectively.<br /> <br /> Special citations were given to Vina Openiano as Miss Friendship and Miss Talent, and Angela Fernando as Best in National Costume.<br /> <br /> Bb. Pilipinas Supranational Joanna Eden also receives Best In Swimsuit, while Bb. Pilipinas Universe Maxine Medina got the Mis Philippine Airlines award. Bb. Pilipinas International Kylie Versoza grabs the Miss Photogenic and She's so Jag Jeans Awards.<br /> <br /> Miss Universe 2015 2nd Runner-up Olivia Jordan joined as one of the judges of the said beauty pageant, as well as TV Actor Ian Veneracion, and Mar Roxas' Son, Paolo Roxas.<br /> <br />

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Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Flies Back to New York

<br /> The most beautiful woman in the universe, Pia Wurtzbach came home to the Philippines last January 23rd, 2016 to share her victory with her fellow Filipinos. A week that was too busy for Miss Universe 2015 as she attended a number of events and institutions. She even attended her best friend Pauleen Luna's wedding with Vic Sotto.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh0Pb5D9A_k/Vq5484A_rWI/AAAAAAAAG0o/U19xYhMJ_vQ/s1600/2016-02-01%2Bat%2B05-14-07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pia Wurtzbach Returns to New York" border="0" height="416" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hh0Pb5D9A_k/Vq5484A_rWI/AAAAAAAAG0o/U19xYhMJ_vQ/s640/2016-02-01%2Bat%2B05-14-07.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">image from Pia's Instagram Account  @piawurtzbach</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Unfortunately, as much as she wanted to stay longer, her responsibilities and priorities must be fulfilled. So with a heavy heart, Pia flies back to New York.<br /> <br /> Posting a photo on her Instagram account, Pia said that she'll be back soon and she's crying as she had to leave the Philippines but it is her duty to fulfill the responsibilities of Miss Universe and she will continue to make Filipinos proud.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tXu4Yb5uW5w/Vq55Rr9022I/AAAAAAAAG0w/QMByf6bL71Q/s1600/2016-02-01%2Bat%2B05-15-38.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pia Wurtzbach Miss Universe 2015" border="0" height="392" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tXu4Yb5uW5w/Vq55Rr9022I/AAAAAAAAG0w/QMByf6bL71Q/s640/2016-02-01%2Bat%2B05-15-38.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">image from Pia's Instagram Account  @piawurtzbach</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Pia will be based in New York and will be working with a lot of organizations to help her with her advocacies. Pia's most important things for her are HIV Awareness, relief operations and addresseing the cyberbullying issues.<br /> <br />

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Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez Finally Speaks Up: "It Was Very Humiliating for Me"

<br /> Almost two weeks after the 2015 Miss Universe Pageant where Miss Philippines Pia Wurtzbach emerged as winner, 1st Runner-up Miss Colombia, Ariadna Gutierrez, finally breaks her silence regarding the pageant's controversy that happened in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 20, 2015.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f26mai6_eTk/Vob9aCya0NI/AAAAAAAAGoA/4jnJCp24Zdo/s1600/Miss%2BPhilippines%2Band%2BMiss%2BColombia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f26mai6_eTk/Vob9aCya0NI/AAAAAAAAGoA/4jnJCp24Zdo/s1600/Miss%2BPhilippines%2Band%2BMiss%2BColombia.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach (left) and 1st Runner-up Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez (right). Image from Google</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> CNN Reports that Ariadna refused to communicate with people after what happened as she had to <i>"grieve for what happened".</i><br /> <br /> In an interview with "Colombia's W Radio", Ariadna said that the Miss Universe mix-up was a "great injustice".<br /> <br /> <i>"It has been very hard for me, truly, it has been a great shock. Because it is a dream I fought for. I have always dreamed of this, of being Miss Universe. ... It was very humiliating for me," </i>she said.<br /> <br /> Miss Colombia was mistakenly announced as Miss Universe by host Steve Harvey which caused the incident to go viral in various social media sites specially the incident where the crown was being transferred to its rightful owner, Miss Philippines.<br /> <br /> <i>"Having to stand before the cameras while the hard-fought crown was removed wasn't fair,"</i> she said.<br /> <br /> Arianda also said that the Miss Universe organization could have corrected the error in a different way.<br /> <br /> <i>"They could have done it, I don't know, the next day in a press conference or a press release. ... They did not do things the right way"</i><br /> <br /> When asked about what the former owner Donald Trump's suggestion that Pia Wurtzbach should share the crown withe her, Arianda commented, "For the first time, I agree with him."<br /> <br /> Despite what happened, Miss Colombia now has a positive outlook on the future. Various opportunities are now coming in for Ariadna.<br /> <br /> sources: <a href="http://push.abs-cbn.com/features/51342/miss-colombia-finally-speaks-up-about-miss-universe-mix-up-i-had-to-grieve-for-what-happened/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.lionheartv.net/2016/01/miss-colombia-finally-speaks-says-humiliated/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a><br /> <br />

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Miss Universe Organization Issues Official Statement Regarding the Controversy

<br /> The 2015 Miss Universe pageant became a controversy after the host Steve Harvey announced the wrong winner of the said beauty contest.<br /> <br /> After announcing that the winner of Miss Universe title was Ms. Colombia, Harvey went back to the stage and corrected his mistake.<br /> <br /> <center> <div class="”video-container”"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z9aRmmWX5XI" width="560"></iframe> </div> </center> <br /> "I have to apologize." Harvey said.<br /> <br /> "The first runner-up is Colombia. Miss Universe 2015 is Philippines... Listen folks. Let me just take control of this. This is exactly what's on the card. I will take responsibility for this. It was my mistake.<br /> <br /> In line with the said controversy, Miss Universe pageant officials released their official statement and apologized both to Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GeOwOuRGBsQ/VnizZiXeiyI/AAAAAAAAGkI/r_YkM6mOAeY/s1600/Miss%2BUniverse%2BOfficial%2BStatement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GeOwOuRGBsQ/VnizZiXeiyI/AAAAAAAAGkI/r_YkM6mOAeY/s1600/Miss%2BUniverse%2BOfficial%2BStatement.jpg" /></a></div> <br /> <div> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i><b><span style="font-size: large;">"The excitement of live TV was evident tonight on the Miss Universe stage with over 10 million live fan votes tabulated," pageant officials said. "Unfortunately, a live telecast means that human error can come into play. We witnessed that tonight when the wrong winner was initially announced."</span></b></i><br /> <i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></i></div>

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