IN PHOTOS: Stunning Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates at gallery tour
MANILA, Philippines — Is a back-to-back win in the Miss Universe pageant possible?
It is, at least according to this year's candidates of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant.
READ: Will another Pia Wurtzbach come from this batch?
The 40 Bb. Pilipinas candidates faced select members of the press during a tour at the Gateway Gallery in Quezon City on Tuesday.
This is the first time the aspiring beauty faced the press since they were announced as the official contestants of the pageant, which will be held on April 17.
"Yes, it's possible. And nothing is impossible for our country," said Ria Rabajante, one of the candidates in this year's pageant when asked if she thinks the Philippine can win the Miss Universe title again after Pia Wurtbach's historic victory last year. "I think if we really put our heart into something, we can really achieve it."
Of course, many of the candidates this year are inspired by Pia. The 26-year-old Pinay beauty queen lost in the Bb. Pilipinas pageant twice before winning the Miss Universe Philippines title in 2015 (and, eventually, the Miss Universe crown).
"I got inspired by her win. If she could it, I could it. I'm sure the whole country got inspired as well," Kylie Verzosa said.
IN PHOTOS: Binibining Pilipinas 2016 official candidates
The aspiring beauty queens have a lot on their plate before the coronation night next month. They will participate in annual the talent show this year and will be officially introduced to the press by the end of the month.
Traditionally, the Bb. Pilipinas beauty queens also participate in a fashion show (which will feature them wearing casual clothes and national costumes) as well as a parade around the Araneta Center before the pageant.
Check out photos from the gallery tour of the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 candidates:
Angela Fernando, Alexandra Faith Garcia, Kimberle Mae Penchon and Janelle Olafson at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Riana Agatha Pangindian, Candy del Castillo , Angelique Celine de Leon and Karen Ibasco at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Joanna Louise Eden, Nicole Cordoves, Jeslyn Santos and Roshiela Tobias at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Paula Rich Bartolome, Kristine Angeli Estoque, Vina Openiano and Priscilla Kimberley dela Cruz at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Jessica Gonzales, Sheena Seinne Dalo, Maria Lina Prongoso and Kim Ross delos Santos at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Angela Gene Valdez, Anjellica Lopez, Niza Sabrina Sophia Limjap and Apriel Smith at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Jennifer Hammond, Maria Mika Maxine Medina, Dindi Joy Pajares and Nichole Marie Manalo at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Sarah Christine Bona, Leonalyn dela Cruz , Jennyline Carla Malpaya and Kylie Verzosa at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Jehza Mae Huelar, Maria Gigante and Mariella Castillo at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Angelica Alita, Ria Rabajante and Christianne Ramos at the Bb. Pilipinas 2016 gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates pose for the camera at a gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates pose for the camera at a gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates pose for the camera at a gallery tour at the Gateway Tower in Quezon City on March 1, 2016. Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion
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