Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Question & Answer (Q & A) Portion (Transcript)

The Bb. Pilipinas Question and Answer portion of the beauty pageant is one of the most crucial part during the coronation night as every answer from each contestant can make or break their chance of winning the crown.

The official judges of the Bb. Pilipinas 2014 coronation night asked questions to their designate candidates, the Top 15 Finalists of the 51st anniversary of Bb. Pilipinas.

The event was held on Sunday night, March 30, 2014. Listed below are the transcript of the Question and Answer portion:

Bb. Pilipinas 2014 Q & A Portion:

Melanie Marquez to Bb 3 Joanna Romero: There is saying, “All we need is love…apart from love, what else do you think we need?”

Bb. No. 3 Answer: “Aside from love, all we need is beauty…not about physical appearance alone. It is about what is inside of you…how you share, how you inspire other people.”

Ms. Gabriella Isler to MJ Lastimosa “What is the greatest advantage of being a woman?”

MJ Lastimosa Answered: It is being able to compose ourselves, just like here, we’re standing in front of thousands of people not knowing if they will cheer for us… we compose ourselves and show the beauty within us.

Sen. Sonny Angara asks his question in tagalog: Anong pinakamagandang leksyon para sa mga babae sa mundo?

Pia Wurtzbach: Intuition po ang pinaka-importante, kahit hindi ka sigurado sa gagawin mo, maasahan mo ang intuition mo.

Korina Sanchez has the next question: As a Bb you must be updated on events, what particular current event affects you the most and why?

Parul Shah Answered: about the Malaysian airlines that went down. my sincere love and comp(–foul word(s) removed–)ion goes out to all the families that lost their loved ones. We should not lose faith in God.

Cory Vidanes asks: do you think that being a beauty queen is a plus in landing a serious job?

Nicole Marie Manalo answered: It is an advantage because you have this beauty, this ability to inspire people.

Bb 16 Zahara Soriano: Question from Mr Kevin Tan. If you were given a chance to talk before an international audience, what would you tell them about Filipino heroism?

Bb 16: “As a Filipino, I am proud to be a Filipino, and” (pause as she discusses with Anne)– she asks the question to be repeated. “Filipino heroism? I will say that we have modern Filipino OFW who sacrifice their loves for their family.”

Moran: In your opinion, what qualities inherent in a Filipina that gives them an advantage in international pageants?
Bb 35: The quality that makes a Filipina stand out in pageants is confidence… With that we shine and share the best that we have to offer.

Carlo Katigbak: What do you think are the reason why the PH is a powerhouse for beauty queens in 2013

Bb 14: It is not about only their physical beauty but their inner beauty. the true beauty of the Filipina is their heart and we are able to perform our true duties of being a beauty queen.

Kenneth Santiago is up. Ms Precious Lara Quigaman is asking her question. Name 1 thing you would sacrifice for a Bb crown.

My SHOES, says Kenneth. She says that she loves her shoes, they’re hard to find because of her big shoe size. But she’d give them up for the crown!

Question: If you could go back int time what would you change and why?

Bb 13 Cebu’s Pride Kris Tiffany Janson: I would go to my father and tell him how much i love him because i know that it was something i took for granted but tonight i don’t have to worry because i know that he has the best seat and is watching from above.

Hannah Ruth Sison: If i were to fall in love outside my religion, i would. it’s not about what you are, we should not condemn someone because of their religion.

Hon. William Christopher: What about being a Filipina are you most proud of?

Mae Liezel Ramos: I am most proud that I am confident. In everything I do I am confident because I love what i do.

Mary Anne Bianca Guidotti: I would use my crown to influence people to adopt their own advocacy I want people to be p(–foul word(s) removed–)ionate about something that is close to their heart. I will someday hopefully make an NGO of my own.