Bb. Pilipinas 2012
Yes, bet you’re right, Binibini #18 Janine Marie Tugonan was crowned Bb. Pilipinas 2012. She is a 5’9 beauty from Balanga City, Bataan and a Pharmacy graduate of UST.

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Janine Tugonan was asked by Mr. Jose Manuel Romualdez, CEO of People Magazine - Q: Many women nowadays, forgo a happy life for a successful career. How do you feel about this? A: I believed that women have the right to choose between what they want. But, for me, you have to go for what God had call you to do. Whatever it is between the two, you must do what’s your purpose in this world. Just have a child-like faith and mature obedience, then everything will go smoothly. Thank you.
What do you think of her winning answer? Well, for me, she answered it well. I just hope that she could sustain that confidence in the international pageant she’ll be joining.
Janine Tugonan will be representing our country in the upcoming Miss Universe 2012. And will she be crowned the next Miss Universe? We will just hope and see.
Other Highlights of Bb. Pilipinas 2012:

[L-R] Bb Pilipinas International: #8 Nicole Schmitz, Bb Pilipinas Universe: #18 Janine Tugonon and Bb Pilipinas Tourism: #13 Katrina Dimaranan. Not in the picture are runners-up: #15 Elaine Kay Moll and #29 Annalie Forbes.
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Bb. Pilipinas 12 Semifinalist
- #30 Sherlyn Gonzales
- #16 Liezl Alcantara
- #7 Patricia Lae Ejercitado
- #29 Annalie Forbes
- #26 Angelee delos Reyes
- #9 Mary Jean Lastimosa
- #13 Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
- #18 Janine Marie Tugonon
- #15 Elaine Kay Moll
- #14 Gina Joy Howell
- #8 Nicole Schmitz
- #1 Karen Gallman
Special Awards:
- Best in National Costume #8 Nicole Schmitz
- Miss Friendship 21# Giselle Angelica Muñoz
- Miss Talent 13# Katrina Jayne Dimaranan
- Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice Award 20# Roxanne Tadique
- People’s Choice 21# Giselle Angelica Muñoz
- Best in Swimsuit 8# Nicole Schmitz
- Miss Photogenic 1# Karen Gallman
- Miss Philippine Airlines 9# Mary Jean Lastimosa
- Miss Avon Philippines 9# Mary Jean Lastimosa
- Best in Long Gown 26# Angelee delos Reyes
Q & A portion:Some of the questions during the pageant if I could remember it correctly
- Many women nowadays, forgo a happy life for a successful career. How do you feel about this?
- Can you give us your definition of defeat and victory?
- How will you show the world that it’s more fun in the Philippines?
- Given a chance to change a personal experience, what would you change and why?
The event was hosted by Iza Calzado, Venus Raj, Georgina Wilson and Xian Lim.


