Lara Quigaman 's Cinco gown, precious "underwear flash" become controversial

Precious Lara Quigaman's red striking gown during the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant night held last week has become a controversial issue (a pageant scandal) and is still being talked about up to now because of the gown's unique design (the slit) and the so-called "underwear flash".

People are debating if it was appropriate or inappropriate.

According to those who believe it's just appropriate, they see nothing wrong with Precious Lara Quigaman's "underwear flash" because the undergarment, which was reportedly made of precious gems, was part of the gown's design.

But for those who deemed it inappropriate, the fact that Precious Lara was a former Binibining Pilipinas titlist and also an ex-Miss International already makes the gown inappropriate for her. According to them, Precious Lara should not wear such kind of outfit as she is supposed to set a good example to the new beauty queens.

On which side are you?

The gown was designed by Michael Cinco, who's currently making waves as couture designer on America's Next Top Model Cycle 16.


Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera

Dianne Necio, Binibining Pilipinas International 2011

Bicolana beauty Dianne Elaine Necio has finally won a Binibining Pilipinas title.

Last night, Dianne Necio won as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2011, a year after she finished 1st Runner Up during the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 pageant.

If last year she represented Iriga City, Dianne represented Polangui, Albay this year and she won.

Dianne stands 5'5 1/2" and turned 19 just last month.

A pageant veteran, she has joined 4 pageants in Bicol before joinining Binibining Pilipinas. She was Miss Tabak 2009, Miss Iriga 2009, 1st Runner Up in Miss Bicolandia 2009 and 2nd Runner Up to the late Melody Gershbach in the 2009 Mutya ng Magayon pageant.

Another pride of Bicol (Philippines' beauty capital), Dianne has successfully continued the winning streak of Bicolana beauties in Binibining Pilipinas which started when Melody won as Binibining Pilipinas International in 2009 and then Venus Raj as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010.

(Former "Binibini" titlists Miriam Quiambao and Precious Lara Quigaman, who happen to be Bicolanas too and were among the hosts last night, probably brought some luck to Dianne.)

Bicolana titlists usually fare well in international pageants. Melody, Venus, Miriam and Precious all entered the semis (Precious even won title) when they competed internationally. Dianne definitely should also achieve that when she competes in China this October for the Miss International 2011 pageant.

Dianne is also the girlfriend of PBB Teen Clash 2010 ex-housemate and "Mutya" actor Jovic Susim.

DIANNE NECIO DURING THE FINALS' Q & A PORTION:

Judge: What is your biggest accomplishment to date? And what is your biggest goal in the next 12 months?

Dianne: "My greatest achievement was winning last year in Binibining Pilipinas as 1st Runner Up and my goal is to win in this competition one of the crowns and hopefully bring home the crown from international pageant. Thank you."


DIANNE NECIO PHOTOS:

Photos courtesy of BPCI, Raymond Saldana and Dianne Necio

Binibining Pilipinas 2011 Official Results | Binibining Pilipinas 2011 winners: Supsup, Necio & Manjon

The Binibining Pilipinas 2011 titleholders have been crowned during the pageant finale held last night, April 10, 2011, at the Araneta Coliseum.

From 40 official candidates to 15 semi-finalists, and now 3 winners were crowned to represent the Philippines in international pageants.

Here's the official results of the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant:

(middle) Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2011 (Miss Philippines - Universe): #26. Shamcey Supsup, 24, General Santos City

(2nd from right) Binibining Pilipinas International 2011 (Miss Philippines - International): #33. Dianne Elaine Necio, 18, Polangui, Albay

(2nd from left) Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2011: #25. Isabella Manjon, 23, Pasig City


(1st from right) 1st Runner Up: #27. Janine Tugonon, 21, Balanga City, Bataan

(1st from left) 2nd Runner Up: #34. Mary Jean Lastimosa aka MJ Lastimosa, 23, Davao City

[Compare Official Results with Mykiru's Predictions HERE. (4 of the winners were on Mykiru's Top 5)]


TOP 15 SEMI-FINALISTS:
#6. Patricia Marie Tumulak, 22, Quezon City
#8. Ma. Kristina May Marasigan aka Tina Marasigan, 22, Batangas
#11. Diana Arevalo, 22, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
#13. Queenierich Rehman aka Queenie Rehman, 22, Las Piñas City
#16. Sabrinne Al-Tawil, 21, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
#19. Wendy Lucas, 20, Jones, Isabela
#23. Luzelle Felipe, 18, Hagonoy, Bulacan
#30. Kathleen Subijano aka Cai Subijano, 23, Woodland Hills, California / Muntinlupa City
#32. Jenn Roe Gubat, 20, Calumpit, Bulacan
#37. Sarah Nicole Clenci, 17, Australia / Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte


SPECIAL AWARDEES:
Best in Swimsuit - #13. Queenierich Rehman
Best in Long Gown - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Best in Talent - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Best in National Costume - #37. Sarah Nicole Clenci
Miss Cream Silk - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) - #26 Shamcey Supsup
Miss Friendship - #31. Samantha Purvor, 23, Quezon City
Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award - #23 Luzelle Felipe
Face of Binibining Pilipinas 2011 (People's Choice Award) - #7. Angelia Gabrena Ong aka Gabby Ong, 20, Iloilo City


NON-WINNING CANDIDATES:
#1. Zephorah Mayon aka Zara Aldana, 20, Dasmariñas, Cavite
#2. Elizabeth Durado Clenci, 20, Australia / Nasipit, Agusan Del Norte
#3. Carolyn Ty, 24, Mandaluyong City
#4. Gianna Therese Quintos, 24, San Juan City
#5. Jennielyn Natividad, 22, Batangas City / Quezon City
#9. Bernadette May Aguirre, 18, Sta. Maria, Bulacan
#10. Hazelyn Santos, 22, Ilocos Sur
#12. Carla Marie Lacson, 22, La Union / Quezon City
#14. Marish Alyssa Marquinez, 21, San Fernando City, Pampanga
#15. Arabella Hanesh aka Ara Hanesh, 24, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan
#17. Girlie Lero, 17, Virac, Catanduanes
#18. Teresa Pamela Ludovice, 22, Manila
#20. Jenette Mieko Noguchi aka Jet Noguchi, 23, Palo Alto City, California / Quezon City
#21. Kenneth Shane Dimaapi, 20, Plaridel, Bulacan
#22. Paula Camille Figueras, 24, Marikina City
#24. Martha Chloe McCulley aka Chloe Dauden, 23, Parañaque City
#28. Joanna Krizel Tuazon, Bulacan
#29. Krystle Ann Grant aka Krystle Dizon, 23, Hayward California / Pampanga
#35. Suzette Hernandez, 25, Batangas
#36. Camille Alexis Baltazar, 20, Las Pinas City
#38. Ladylyn Riva, 23, Nabas, Aklan
#39. Glennifer Perido, 21, San Pablo City, Laguna
#40. Monique Teruelle Manuel, 22, Bataan

Photo courtesy of Jory Rivera / OPMB Worldwide