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SLIMMERS WORLD INTERNATIONAL CROWNS MISS BIKINI PHILIPPINES 2008 FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
In the first ever Miss Bikini Philippines, Slimmers World International
completed the search for the country’s representatives to Miss Bikini
International and Miss Bikini World at the PICC Plenary Hall last May
25, 20008. From among 25 deserving candidates, two rose above their peers.
Taking their first steps towards the world stage, Miss Pearl Kellie took
the title Miss Bikini Philippines International and Miss Maria Elena Lopena
won the crown of Miss Bikini Philippines World.
Perhaps there was something magical about the waters in Davao because both beauties hailed form the province down south. Kellie will head for the Miss Bikini International competition to be held in China, Lopena will be competing in Miss Bikini World in Europe.
Lopena brought home P500, 000 in cash and prizes while Kellie won P400, 000 along with the prestige of the title and the honor of representing the country. The 1st runner-up, Miss Beverly Ann Dungog of Marikina won P200, 000 in cash and prizes. The 2nd runner-up, Miss Melissa Cruz of Makati City took home P150, 000 in cash and prizes.
Special awards were also handed out to several candidates for their outstanding qualities. The Best in National Costume title was awarded to Lovely Matola of Cavite. Best in Talent was given to Maria Elena Lopena. The Miss Congeniality award sponsored by PLDT Landline Plus was handed out to Joyce Penanueva of Davao. Best in Long Gown went to Melissa Cruz. Miss Great Skin was awarded to Nadine Ignacio from Bulacan. Miss Photogenic was given to Erica Padilla of Marikina. Miss Toyota Alabang, a special sponsor’s award, went to two candidates, Lovely Matola of Cavite and Kristel Presado of Pasay.
Slimmers World International’s Miss Bikini Philippines 2008 is the biggest, most prestigious fitness and beauty competition ever, with bigger prizes and judging at an international level.
Miss Bikini Philippines 2008 is supported by TOYOTA ALABANG, PLDT LANDLINE PLUS, BROAD MEDIC, C2 LITE, NOVA, STEX, ING PRIVATE BANK, WOMAN by LACTACYD, KELLOGG’S CEREALS, SHISEIDO,LA SALLE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL, STI, PUNONG BAYAN and ARAULLLO, HEXAGON LOUNGE, EPSON, OWG, CRABTREE & EVELYN, EVIAN MINERAL WATER & MINERAL SPRAY, ESTHELIS by UNION MEDICA, TIME MACHINE, SWIM, BRAVO DELI, SEAIR, HOLLYWOOD COOKIE & MIRACLE DIET, VITAVEGETABLE, VIVERE SALON, HAIRWATCH SALON, CALIFORNIA NAILS and DAY SPA, LIFELINE TSHIRTS, WALTER SUGARFREE WHEAT BREAD, JIMINI PIZZA, KARATE KID, JB BALLOONS, PARTICULARS COMPANY, FDL CONSTRUCTION, EXILE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS, CONFETTI EFFECTS, TAGAYTAY HIGHLANDS and RICKY ABAD, the official swimwear provider of Miss Bikini Philippines 2008.
With media partners: THE PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, THE
MANILA BULLETIN, THE PHILIPPINE STAR, BUSINESS MIRROR, THE MANILA TIMES,
CEBU DAILY NEWS, FREEMAN, SUNSTAR CEBU, GETZMO.COM, HEALTHNEWS MAGAZINE,
GOLF’S DIGEST, BURN MAGAZINE, STILE DI VITA MAGAZINE, TOTAL WOMAN MAGAZINE,
WOMEN’S JOURNAL, PEOPLE’S INSIDER, ACTION & FITNESS MAGAZINE, CROSSOVER,
MELLOWTOUCH, MAGIC 89.9, JAM 88.3 and XFM.
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SLIMMERS WORLD MISS BIKINI PHILIPPINES 2008
3/18/2008 The Philippine Daily Inquirer
3/12/2008 The Freeman _Lifestyle
In celebration of its 30 years of advocating and promoting
slimming, fitness, health and beauty nationwide, Slimmers World International,
the country’s foremost name in the industry, begins the search for the
country’s aspirants to the international titles by looking all across
the Philippines. 26 aspirants will be selected from the hundreds of enthusiasts
who have adopted the Slimmers World’s philosophy of fitness and beauty.
Slimmers World will take a keen, watchful eye for candidates from Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao, with screenings to be held in the key cities of
Metro Manila, Subic, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao.
Screening begins in Metro Manila on March 29 at the Bouganvillea Room,
Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City and on April 7 at Slimmers World Adriatico
located at 6F Pan Pacific Hotel Adriatico Square Malate, Manila. The screening
proceeds to Slimmers World Subic at the 2nd Floor of Times Square Building
SBMA, Olongapo City on April 2. It will continue to look for qualified
aspirants and go to Metro Cebu on April 3 and 4 at the Marco Polo Plaza
Hotel, Cebu Veterans Drive, Nivel Hills, Lahug Cebu City. The screening
moves farther South to Metro Davao on April 5 and 6 at the Marco Polo
Hotel located at C.M. Recto Street Davao City.
The competition will be heralded by the much anticipated pre-pageant events.
On April 29, the press launch in Makati Shangri-la Hotel officially introduces
the event and the finalists to the members of the press and the media.
This provides an initial glimpse into the winning form each finalist is
fielding for the competition. On May 21 in Makati Shangri-la Hotel, the
Pre-pageant Night shows off the aspirants’ multi-faceted talents, a reflection
of the holistic approach advocated by Slimmers World. The Long Gown Competition
portrays how the aspirants’ fitness into form at its most elegant will
also be held on the same night. On May 23, the main event, Miss Bikini
Philippines, takes center stage at the PICC Reception Hall, a grand venue
that echoes the grand scale of the event.
In the competition, 26 finalists will go head to head in several categories:
the National Costume category; the Long Gown category; the Talent competition;
and the Bikini category. Judging will be in accordance with international
standards, ensuring that the winners will be among the best of the best
in the world.
Slimmers World International is now calling for aspirants to compete in
the biggest bikini pageant ever. Candidates must be 18 to 25 years old,
single, never married nor given birth, and at least 5’5 in height. Candidate
must be willing to stay in Manila for the duration of the competition
and must agree to represent the country in China for the Miss Bikini International
pageant or Miss Bikini World (host country to be advised on a later date)
should the candidates emerge as the winners of the Miss Bikini Philippines.
Interested applicants must submit a completely filled in application form,
a recent, close-up 5R photo, and a recent full body photo in bikini wear.
Entries may be submitted to any of the nearby Slimmers World branches
nationwide. For those outside Metro Manila, application forms may also
be sent by email to bikiniphilippines@slimmersworld.com.ph. The required
attachments may be mailed at the 6th floor of the Pan Pacific Hotel, Adriatico
Square corner General Malvar Street, Malate, Manila.
Candidates will be competing for a number of illustrious titles in the
competition. The honor and prestige of the titles are complemented by
the biggest prizes ever in the history of the competition. Miss Bikini
Philippines World will represent the country in the MS..Bikini World competition
and will win over P500, 000 worth of cash and other prizes. Miss Bikini
Philippines-International will be our representative to the China competition
and will bring home P400, 000 worth of cash and prizes. MS.. Bikini Philippines
1st and 2nd runners-up will receive Php 200,000.00 and Php 150,000.00
in cash and prizes respectively.
You could take off as the first winner of the biggest and most grandiose
Miss Bikini Philippines and represent the country in the two of the most
prestigious bikini pageants in in the world. Show up in your bikini body
best and get ready to launch as the first Miss Bikini Philippines 2008!
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SLIMMERS WORLD SETS MISS BIKINI PHILIPPINES 2008
3/13/2008 - The Manila Times
Slimmers World International sets Miss Bikini philippines 2008. Twenty-six aspirants will be selected from hundreds of enthusiasts who have adopted the Slimmers world's philiophy of fitness and beauty. Slimmers World will search for candidates from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, with sxreenings to be held in the key of Metro Manila, Subic, metro Cebu and Metro Davao.
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AN EXCLUSIVE HOST FOR AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR
Slimmers World International takes Miss Bikini International
and Miss Bikini World
as official partners for Miss Bikini Philippines
Slimmers World International, the premier name in fitness
in Asia, celebrates its 3rd decade of promoting optimum health and beauty
as the exclusively appointed franchise owner and host of Miss Bikini Philippines
as designated by the governing global bodies of Miss Bikini World and
Miss Bikini International.
Slimmers World’s Miss Bikini Philippines is the launch pad of the country’s
representatives to the two prestigious international competitions. Presently,
Slimmers World is sweeping the entire country in search of 26 Miss Bikini
Philippines candidates. The candidates, coming from all walks of life,
will be vying for two illustrious titles: Miss Bikini Philippines-World
and Miss Bikini Philippines-World. The Grand Coronation Night, the crowning
glory of Miss Bikini Philippines will be held on May 23, 2008 at the PICC
Reception Hall.
In keeping with the Slimmers World philosophy of taking both beauty and
fitness to the highest, Miss Bikini Philippines will be conducted as a
competition that rises above the common beauty pageants. Distinctly, Miss
Bikini Philippines will feature a fitness component that will be a major
component in determining the winner of the titles at stake. In a unique
turn, the competition will take the 26 candidates under a single roof
for the duration of the competition, for close care and preparation for
the competition. A team of Slimmers World trainers, nutritionists, and
dermatologists will take a watchful eye and a helping hand in ensuring
that each of the 26 candidates will be in their finest form come competition
time. This also serves as the initial preparation and training grounds
for the upcoming international pageants.
With Slimmers World, this year’s Miss Bikini World and Miss Bikini International
could emerge from the Philippines. Be one of the first to see first hand
this first-of-its-kind event that elevates both fitness and beauty into
a pageant like never before. Watch Slimmers World’s Miss Bikini Philippines
on May 23, 2008 at the PICC Reception Hall.
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SLIMMERS WORLD’S MISS
BIKINI PHILIPPINES - 20 % on QUESTION AND ANSWER PORTION?
By: Michelle Lopez
“Most pageants are based mainly on the physical beauty of the candidates and often incorporating personality, talent, intelligence (Q&A) as just one of the "less important" criteria”
The most awaited part of every pageant is the Question and Answer Portion. Ironically, most organizers give less importance to this component. Not Slimmers World!
Slimmers World International will soon hold the biggest Bikini pageant in the country today – MISS BIKINI PHILIPPINES 2008. Slated on May 23 at the PICC reception hall, this event will bring together 26 beautiful women from all over the Philippines.
Slimmers World International is now the exclusive partner of two of the most renowned Bikini pageants worldwide, The Miss Bikini World of London and the Miss Bikini International of Singapore.
The winners of the pageant will be sent to compete in these events later this year. All expenses will be shouldered by Slimmers World International!
So to all young, beautiful, sexy and smart ladies out there, what are you waiting for? JOIN NOW and get a chance to win as much as Php 500,000 and who knows? You might be the next to bring pride to our country.
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Who will be crowned Miss Bikini Philippines-International and Miss Bikini Philippines- World?
Celebrating three decades of providing ultimate Slimming,
Health, Fitness and Beauty, Slimmers World International begins the search
for the country’s representatives to two of the biggest and most renowned
international competitions in the World today, Miss Bikini International
and Miss Bikini World pageants.
Over 300 fine young women all across the country applied for the competition,
25 rose to the top as official candidates. They are: 1.Lovely Matola of
Cavite (SWI-ALABANG), 2.Kristel Ann Iñigo of Davao (SWI-BINONDO), 3.Gladys
Jane Calungsod of Davao (SWI-CALOOCAN), 4.Andrea Angela Silverio of Mandaluyong
(SWI-TRAFALGAR),5.Pia Angela Lesaca of Marikina (SWI-PASIG), 6.Felisa
Joy Morales of Olongapo (SWI-SUBIC), 7.Beverly Ann Dungog of Marikina
(SWI-SM CITY), 8.Aubrey Ross Abarcar of Davao (SWI-LEGASPI), 9.Kaara Tan
of Malabon (SWI-CALOOCAN), 10.Shamaine Del Rosario of Olongapo (SWI-SUBIC),
11.Kristel Presado of Pasay (SWI-PASAY ROAD), 12.Catherine Joy Magat of
Makati (SWI-TRAFALGAR), 13.Melissa Cruz of Makati (SWI-LEGASPI), 14.Astrid
Adrienne Hernandez of General Santos (SWI-MEGAMALL), 15.Maria Elena Lopena
of Davao (SWI-SM CITY), 16.Sheryl Arevalo of Cebu (SWI-CEBU), 17.Hannah
Leah Pasudag of Davao (SWI-GREENHILLS), 18.Erica Grace Padilla of Marikina
(SWI-PASIG), 19. Nadine Ignacio of Bulacan (SWI-ADRIATICO), 20.Russ Raguin
of Sta. Cruz, Manila (SWI-BINONDO), 21.Sissel Rabajante of Pasig (SWI-PASIG),
22.Pearl Kellie of Davao (SWI-ADRIATICO), 23.Joyce Peñanueva of Davao
(SWI-MEGAMALL), 24.Samantha De Leon of Davao (SWI-GREENHILLS), and 25.Angelica
Briagas of Laguna (SWI-ALABANG).
Living up to the philosophy of Slimmers World International, the candidates
are currently under the care of Slimmers World’s Licensed Nutritionist-Dietitians,
Face & Skin Dermatologists as well as Physical Therapists, making
sure that these young ladies will be perfect representatives of Slimmers
World International come the Pageant Night.
The competition will be heralded by the much anticipated pre-pageant events.
On May 7, the press launch at Mandarin Oriental Captain’s Bar officially
introduces the pageant and the finalists to the members of the media.
This provides an initial glimpse into the winning beauty and form each
finalist is fielding for the competition. The Pre-pageant Night will be
on May 21 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza. The Long Gown
Competition portrays how the aspirants’ fitness into form at its most
elegant will also be held on the same night. On May 25, the Grand Coronation
Night, Miss Bikini Philippines 2008, takes center stage at the PICC Plenary
Hall, a grand venue that echoes the grand scale of the event. Judging
will be in accordance with international standards, ensuring that the
winners will be among the best of the best in the world.
Candidates will be competing for a number of illustrious titles in the
pageant. The honor and prestige of the titles are complemented by the
biggest prizes ever in the history of the competition. Miss Bikini Philippines-International
will represent the country in China and will win over P400, 000 worth
of cash and other prizes. Miss Bikini Philippines-World will be our representative
to the Miss Bikini World pageant (host country will be announced on a
later date) and will bring home more than P500, 000 worth of cash and
prizes.
With Slimmers World International, this year’s Miss Bikini World and Miss
Bikini International could emerge from the Philippines. Be one of the
first to see first hand this first-of-its-kind event that elevates both
fitness and beauty into a pageant like never before. Watch Slimmers World’s
Miss Bikini Philippines live on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at the PICC Plenary
Hall.
Catch the airing of Miss Bikini Philippines on Tuesday, May 27, 2008,
11pm at STUDIO 23.
This event is supported by TOYOTA ALABANG, PLDT LANDLINE PLUS, BROAD MEDIC,
C2 LITE, NOVA, FITRUM, STEX, ING PRIVATE BANK, WOMAN by LACTACYD, KELLOGG’S
CEREALS, SHISEIDO, LA SALLE COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL, SEAIR, VITAVEGETABLE,
VIVERE SALON, CALIFORNIA NAILS and DAY SPA, EPSON, ONE WORKSHOP, WALTER
BREAD, JIMINI PIZZA and KARATE KID.
With media partners: THE PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, THE MANILA BULLETIN,
THE PHILIPPINE STAR, BUSINESS MIRROR, THE MANILA TIMES, CEBU DAILY NEWS,
FREEMAN, HEALTHNEWS MAGAZINE, GOLF’S DIGEST, BURN MAGAZINE, TOTAL WOMAN
MAGAZINE, WOMEN’S JOURNAL, PEOPLE’S INSIDER, ACTION & FITNESS MAGAZINE,
GETZMO.COM, CROSSOVER, MELLOWTOUCH, MAGIC 89.9, JAM 88.3 and XFM.
For more information, you may call the SLIMMERS WORLD HOTLINE NUMBERS
at 536-3333 or 525-8771 MOBILE: 091-SLIMMERS FAX: 522-1879
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