Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch

      Brains, beauty, and body! These are the three qualities a beauty pageant candidate should possess. I'm sure you are all aware that Filipinas have it! We love joining beauty pageants and our representatives these past few years have brought pride and honor to our country. This time let mothers and single mothers shine! Before you raise your eyebrows and have second thoughts on this kind of beauty pageant, let me share with you what married women nowadays wanted to show and tell the whole world. Empowered mothers vie for the Mrs. Philippines -Globe 2014. Smart, gorgeous and fit married and single mother's joined this years competition and I've witnessed all the traits I mentioned above during the press launch held at SMX Convention Center Sm Aura Taguig City last April 29, 2014. As a mother, I know how hard to manage time for myself and my family that's why I'm amazed with these women from different walks of life on how they maintained their physical appearance especially their figure and glowing skin. There are 24 aspiring candidates and I chose 5 as my bet for the coronation night. Excited to see what happened during the launch and my top 5? Click CONTINUE READING to find out!

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch

     Out of hundreds of applicants from all over the country, twenty three single moms and married women have been chosen to compete for the prestigious crown of Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014. 

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Beautiful flowers like the 24 aspiring candidates!

   A nationwide search for women of substance fit to be the face of Mrs. Globe, Mrs. Philippines-Globe is a platform to empower married women of substance and single mothers as movers of society. 

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Who will wear this prestigious crown?

     Before the event started, we we're served with a healthy lunch. I personally like the dishes offered by the catering because it's light but filling and delicious. I can say this healthy lunch is really fit for a queen! 

Mrs. Philippines Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch

     The press launch was hosted by two crowned Mrs. Philippines-Globe beauties. Both of them still possess the aura of beauty title holders. I'm inspired by Morena Carla Cabrera-Quimpo's short but sweet speech that married women and single mothers should uplift themselves from the stereotypes and become an inspiration to other mothers. 

Mrs. Philippines Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
R- Morena Carla Cabrera-Quimpo

     “These are women who do not let age and civil status get in the way of fulfilling their dreams, and whose achievements, charitable acts and life stories serve as inspiration to others forming a community and sisterhood of empowered women. Women are usually stereotyped to skills confined inside homes but Mrs. Philippines-Globe tries to change how married women and single mothers perceive themselves,” said national pageant director Morena Carla Cabrera-Quimpo.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Lovely Candidates posing in front of media people

   For this year, the lovely candidates who made it to the finals are — Eizza De Baron, Fe Saligumba, Sarah Jane Real, Jedalyn Sator, Grenjen Madridejo, Marie Charmaine San Luis, Melissa Esguerra, Jemmy De Leon, Aileen Jane Cavas, Sonia Mendoza, Marianne Bitara, Stephanie Sitoy, Winlove McLaren, Fritzie Lexdy Noche, Mary Rose Cariazo, Chiara Valerie Lizana, Maria Andrea Geronimo, Ivy Macalalad, Velinette Quiat, Janice Trillo, Czarina Cheloe Ylaya, Marie Claire Briones and Jay Angelique Wang.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Empowered mothers strutting their way to the top.

    Ranging from 26 to 44 years old, this year’s finalists are composed of women from diverse fields of expertise: hotel and restaurant management, academe, dentistry, pediatrics, speech and language pathology, business process outsourcing, direct selling, civil service and real estate.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Who will be the next Mrs. Philippines Globe?

     The winner of Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 will receive up to PhP 300,000 worth of prizes. She will also represent the Philippines in the prestigious Mrs. Globe 2015 World Finals at Shenzhen, China in November.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch

    Aside from the title of Mrs. Philippines-Globe itself, the candidates will also vie for the coveted Woman of Substance title alongside other special awards such as Achievement of the Year, Advocacy of the Year, Best Talent of the Year, Career Woman of the Year, Most Beautiful Face, Darling of the Press, Entrepreneur of the Year, Mrs. Body Beautiful, Karimadon Super Model Mom, Nikon Tough Mama Life Story Award, Most Elegant Woman / Designer of the Year, Personality of the Year, Husband of the Year, Celesty Shinagawa Mrs. Celestial Beauty and Solane Mother of the Year.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch

     The aspirants are also set to wear stunning cocktail wear and evening gowns created by top designers Chico Estiva, Jonti Martinez, Nikki Martinez, Pablo Cabahug, Nino Angeles and Concordio Sajorda.

      During their presentation, I felt the butterflies in my stomach when 5 candidates entered the stage and had this huge impact on me. I can say these mommies made a lasting impression when it comes to their wit and charm. The moment they introduced themselves in front of us, their stage presence already wowed the crowd. I'll share with you my bet in no particular order. I can say these candidates qualified to wear the crown. So without further ado here they are:

Candidate #1 Eizza De Baron (30 years old)

Eizza is currently a Marketing Manager of their family business and was former beauty queen (Mutya ng Pilipinas Tourism International 2004). She is also a wellness advocate who loves cooking and developing healthy recipes

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Eizza De Baron

Candidate #6 Marie Charmaine San Luis (35 years old)

Marie Charmaine or "Bella" is a bornn survivor in life, a Product Trainer in the contact center industry and a Mommy Blogger. She is awarded as a grand winner for the Baby and family Expo 2013 in the "Life as a Supermom" contest.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Marie Charmaine San Luis

Candidate #10 Sonia Mendoza (42 years old)

A proud government employee, Sonia was the 2nd Runner-Up of Binibining Pilipinas 1996. She is a professional ramp model who once represented the Philippines in the Ms. Model World 1994 in Turkey. She also became a Philippines representative for ASEAN Model in Jakarta and won the Best in Catwalk.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Sonia Mendoza

Candidate #11 Marianne Bitara (38 years old)

Ianne is a housewife but prides herself with a decade of career in the international hospitality and food and beverage industry. She joined Mrs. Philippines Globe to develop her social skills that will take her beyond her comfort zone.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Marianne Bitara

Candidate #23 Jay Angelique Wang (44 years old)

Allie is a UN Permanent Official Representative for indigenous People's Issue. She is passionate in protecting the rights, culture and natural resources of the indigenous people.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 Candidates' Press Launch
Jay Angelique Wang

     So there dearies! Crossing my fingers that one of the ladies above will bring home the title or at least make it to the runner's up. Based on their profiles, I'm sure these women are truly an inspiration to married women and single mother's out there. They are indeed empowered women in their own chosen careers! But making it to the top 24 is already an achievement so I can say that they're all winners. Congratulations mommies for making it and show the world what you've got! Please support all the candidates and this beauty pageant. Mark you calendars, if you have time watch them live on May 17. If you want to know more about the pageant and the rest of the candidates visit the sites below.

     Mrs. Philippines-Globe is the local franchise of Mrs. Globe USA, an organization strongly affiliated with The Women In Need Foundation, which aims to help abused women and children recover their self-esteem. Mrs. Globe emphasizes that women have the right to be heard, loved and respected.

     The Mrs. Philippines-Globe 2014 coronation night will take place on May 17, 2014 at SMX Convention Center Taguig, SM Aura Premier. 

For more information: 

Visit their website: Mrs. Philippines Globe

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For ticket inquiries, log on to www.smtickets.com or call SM Tickets at 470-2222 

Email: mrsphilsglobe@eventvisions.com.ph. 

This pageant is organized by EVI Marketing Communications.

Mrs. Philippines-Globe is presented by Solane and Celesty Shinagawa. In cooperation with 96.3 Easy Rock, SMX Convention Center Taguig, Datem, Galderma, Restylane, Cetaphil, Slimmers World. Special thanks to Nikon Tough Mama, Wacoal, Calchews, Working Mom, Venice Piazza, SM Tickets, Dezire, Karimadon, Tamayo’s Catering, Kopiko, Godiva, Island Rose and Glyderm.