BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2019 CORONATION NIGHT

RAISE YOUR FLAG. The 40 Binibining Pilipinas candidates show their love for the country in the introduction dance number at the Araneta Coliseum

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This year, the pageant started off on a patriotic note, with the Philippine flag waving high and proud to the song "Raise Your Flag," an original that was first sang during Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray's homecoming.

     Richard Gutierrez returned this year as host alongside Anne Curtis, who wowed the         audience in her show stopping outfits. Anne also hosted the pageant back in 2014.

                                          The Top 25 was announced.

                   Negros Occidental's Vickie Rushton nabbed most of the special awards in the first round.

     The Top 25 candidates then battled it out in the swimsuit and evening gown competition. The two rounds would determine the Top 15.

The Top 25 candidates then battled it out in the swimsuit and evening gown competition. The two rounds would determine the Top 15. 

The Top 25 candidates then battled it out in the swimsuit and evening gown competition. The two rounds would determine the Top 15.

   
     Prior to the announcement of the Top 15, another set of special awards were announced.



       

                                                Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray

                       For the last time, the 2018 queens of Bb Pilipinas gathered on stage.

 

         One of the dark horses of the competition, Resham Saeed of Maguindanao, earned      the right to represent the country in Miss Supranational.

Resham Saeed, Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2019

                               Samantha Lo, Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2019

One of the dark horses of the competition, Resham Saeed of Maguindanao, earned the right to represent the country in Miss Supranational.                                                           Resham Saeed, Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2019

The announcement of winners came. It was a big night for the province of Cebu with Gazini Ganados of Talisay crowned Miss Universe Philippines .

Congratulations to this year's batch of winners!

Gazini Ganados, Miss Universe Philippines 2019

The Iconic Kneeling Carabaos of Pulilan

Honoring a saint is one of the principal reasons why Filipinos celebrate numerous fiestas. This is the reason why the people in Pulilan, Bulacan never fail to commemorate and pay tribute to San Isidro Labrador, who is the patron saint of farmers. Although the festival officially begins on May 15 every year, there are traditions which the locals need to observe prior to this day. For 24 days, they must perform the Paseo or the procession of the image of San Isidro to the different barangays/chapels within the municipality. Also, they ought to complete the Novena for nine consecutive days.

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Carabaos play a vital role during this occasion. They are the creatures responsible for assisting the farmers in doing their jobs. One of the most astonishing sights to see during the celebration of this festival happens on the morning of May 14. The carabaos are thoroughly cleaned and prepared for the parade. During the march, the carabaos are trained by their owners to kneel in front of the church as they pass it one by one. A priest is there to bless each one of the creatures as they pay homage to their patron saint. On the 15th, a street dance competition is held as part of the festivity.

Hundreds of carabaos were paraded on the main street and made to kneel in front of the church, among amused crowds, who cheered, “Luhod! Luhod! (Kneel! Kneel!)” This was on the bisperas of Saint Isidore the Laborer or San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of the Bulacan town.

Hundreds of carabaos were paraded on the main street and made to kneel in front of the church, among amused crowds, who cheered, “Luhod! Luhod! (Kneel! Kneel!)” This was on the bisperas of Saint Isidore the Laborer or San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of the Bulacan town.

The patron saint of farmers, San Isidro is also the patron saint of many towns in agricultural Philippines, and his feast day on May 15 is celebrated with flourishes

Based on historical records, many years ago, individuals are identified not by their given surnames but by the work they perform. Such is the case of San Isidro, whose occupation was that of a Labrador or a laborer. He was a hired hand on a farm and had no personal land to till. His landlord was amazed that San Isidro was capable of completing his assigned task despite his coming late to work most of the time. Prompted by his curiosity, the landlord investigated and saw that the person plowing the field was an angel. In awe, he knelt before San Isidro. From then on, the image of a kneeling man will be associated with this patron saint.

When the Spaniards came with Catholicism, they supplanted the carabao god with the image of St. Isidore the Laborer.The traditional Catholic practice includes the performance of the paseo or the procession of the image of San Isidro to the different barangays/chapels within the municipality for 24 days, and the praying the novena for nine consecutive days prior to the feast day.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The Thanksgiving festival is highlighted by kneeling of carabaos in front of the church and the symbolic floats. Every year, a sea of frolicking humanity comes in droves to witness these showcasing innate talents of the carabaos

When the Spaniards came with Catholicism, they supplanted the carabao god with the image of St. Isidore the Laborer.
The traditional Catholic practice includes the performance of the paseo or the procession of the image of San Isidro to the different barangays/chapels within the municipality for 24 days, and the praying the novena for nine consecutive days prior to the feast day. 

The Thanksgiving festival is highlighted by kneeling of carabaos in front of the church and the symbolic floats. Every year, a sea of frolicking humanity comes in droves to witness these showcasing innate talents of the carabaos.

The patron saint of farmers, San Isidro is also the patron saint of many towns in agricultural Philippines, and his feast day on May 15 is celebrated with flourishes