
I took the liberty of grouping the ones who registered very well with most everyone. Janicel Lubina was, as one of our readers quipped, like a ‘Darling of the Press’. But it should warm the heart of Alaiza Malinao supporters that the level of interest in this Davaoeña has doubled in number as they find her beauty more to their Miss Universe liking.

For sure, there will be at least two titleholders in this group photo come March 15. (Photo credit: Edmund Chua for Fabmanilaph)
But if I had to give an award for “Miss Projection”, Binibini 28 Hannah Ruth Sison wins hands-down. This former 2nd Runner-up has already mastered the art of displaying a winning facial aura. And her various flirty ways of establishing eye contact with the panel of BPCI Officials are a joy to watch.
All in all, I would reiterate that this batch is a truly outstanding one. To say that the finals judges will have a hard time picking their winners would be an understatement.
The beauty battle is so fierce that it will definitely boil down to an explosive Q&A for the truly deserving winners to float on the surface. ;-)
