Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Grand Coronation Night Humor and Memes from Netizens

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Binibini 19, Rachel Peters, and entrepreneur from Camarines Sur, bested 39 other aspirants to receive the Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2017 crown from last year's winner, Maxine Medina.

It was the longest beauty pageant so far in the history of the Philippines. From April to May. The grand coronation started on April 30 at around 8:30 pm and ended on May 1 at around 2:00 am.

But Daniel Padilla came prepared for longer hours as he was already wearing shades as he serenades the candidates during a performance.

However, one of the candidates was probably sleepy already and was at a state of confusion. She was very unsure if it's a YES or NO.

Xian Lim was trying his best to be funny, especially when they play his songs in the background during breaks, but Pia Wurtzbach was just a bit serious for him. Though she let's Xian knows she does mean business with her hosting.

We had a few doubts on the capability of some judges like Gretchen Ho, Paulo Avelino, Mitzi Borromeo, Ted Failon, etc. but we just remembered that ABS-CBN has a big chunk of sponsorship on the grand coronation night. That's why they are there!

Meanwhile, the most supportive MISIS award goes to... @bernardokath! We see what you did there, Kathryn! She was taking photos, or maybe video, of love team partner Daniel Padilla while he serenades the candidates.

Below are some of the humor and memes coming from the creative minds of netizens. Since some people would consider them as bashing, we decided not to include the owner of the tweets and posts for their privacy and confidentiality. Get ready to laugh out loud!

Rachel Peters is Miss Universe Philippines (Binibining Pilipinas Universe) 2017

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Congratulations to Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Winners:

Miss Universe Philippines (Binibining Pilipinas Universe) 2017 – Binibini 19 Rachel Peters

Bb. Pilipinas 2017 2nd Runner-Up – Binibini 40 Kristel Guelos
Bb. Pilipinas 2017 1st Runner-Up – Binibini 32 Charmaine Elima
Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Globe – Binibini 18 Nelda Ibe
Bb Pilipinas 2017 Intercontinental – Binibini 31 Katarina Rodriguez
Bb Pilipinas 2017 Grand International – Binibini 39 Elizabeth Clenci
Bb Pilipinas 2017 Supranational – Binibini 22 Chanel Olive Thomas
Bb Pilipinas 2017 International – Binibini 15 Maria Angelica De Leon

On Sunday April 30 (or early morning of Monday May 1), the 6 reigning Bb Pilipinas queens, including Miss Universe Philippines 2016 Maxine Medina, crowned their successors.

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach hosted the event, along with Miss Universe 2010 4th runner-up Venus Raj and actor Xian Lim.

Performers at the pageant grand coronation night was highlighted by the presence of Daniel Padilla who serenaded the candidates. Kathryn Bernardo was present in the audience and sat just behind the judges seat at the VIP section. Three other singers, Jay R, Daryl Ong, and Jason Dy, also serenaded the ladies before Daniel.

Bb. Pilipinas 2017 Internatonal, Maria Angelica De Leon, or Mariel, is the daughter of actors Christopher De Leon and wife Sandy Andolong. She has also previously joined the Bb. Pilipinas beauty pageant, and now she has successfully claimed what is considered as the 2nd highest spot in the top beauty pageant in the Philippines.

The ABS-CBN network has the sole and exclusive rights to the live coverage of the Binibining Pilipinas 2017 coronation night banning all other media outfits to post live text, photo, or video updates of the pageant.

They aired a delayed telecast of the show from 10 pm April 30 Sunday, but the actual program started at 8:30 pm. The broadcast ended hours later, at around 2 am on Monday, May 1.

LCUP Fetes Malolos Culinary Pride Nanay Mercy Antonio

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Six Students Prepare Six-Course Molecular Gastronomy Dinner

La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP), in cooperation with Malolos Vice-Mayor Gilbert “Bebong” T GATCHALIAN, made local history by awarding 80-year-old Nanay Mercy ANTONIO — heir to the secret heirloom recipe of the famous empanada de kaliskis de Malolos, named at the suggestion of late food historian and family friend Mila ENRIQUEZ—a Certificate of Recognition for being a proud and living Maloleño culinary artist and heritage standard-bearer.

The family has been serving the crispy paper-thin clad pies since 1820 to guests like Dr Jose Rizal and Gat Andres Bonifacio and Presidents Manuel L Quezon, Sergio S Osmeña, Carlos P Garcia, Elpidio R Quirino, Ferdinand E Marcos, and Joseph E Estrada coming to Malolos all the way from Manila. “May nag-alok na sa akin na gumawa nito sa Maynila, pero pinili ko na manatili dito sa Malolos.”

Lola Mercy, who came in light blue short-sleeved barong and slacks—“Ganito talaga ako noon pa” referring to her manly mien and manners—with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, has been making the paper-thin crusted (so delicate they crumble noisily with every bite) meat pies since she was 7 years old.  Now that she’s gradually losing her sight, she has passed on the trade secret to two granddaughters who help her out every day.  

Vice-Mayor Gatchalian with the support of LCUP through Chef Jeremy MALCAMPO—Assistant Dean of the College of International Tourism and Management and Manager of Café Barcelo Malolos and Food Services and a good friend since our student days—promised not only to continue to seek out, recognize, support, and preserve Maloleño heritage by awarding recognition to its heritage artists.

Vice-Mayor Bebong also promised to further help out the family by “securing a patent for the recipe of the empanada de kaliskis de Malolos, so that the family can receive royalties whenever the recipe is produced elsewhere.”

Kudos to Cultural Heritage Preservation, Vice-Mayor Bebong! Long live Philippine Arts and Culture!