February 26--filmed at the studio of GMA 7 in Quezon City, the 24 candidates competed against each other for a spot in the Top 10 of the 2010 Bb. Pilipinas Pageant through the Pre-Pageant night where they paraded in swimsuits and evening gowns. The preliminary competitions were televised February 28.
With the background music of a rearranged version of "I Gotta Feeling" by the Black Eyed Peas, the gorgeous candidates opened the show by parading in their chosen Philippine Terno created for them by various designers.
After introducing themselves to the public, host Drew Arellano announced the winner of the Best in Philippine Terno which was judged prior to the start of the show. Venus Raj, Candidate #10 won this title garbed in an immaculate white fishtail cut terno with floral accents and fringes designed by Ariel Alvarez.
The Swimsuit Competition followed where each candidate walked the runway in their sexy metallic dark silver two-piece bikinis. After video segments of their activities, the candidates again walked the stage this time in their red or pink gowns from Cumbia.
At the end of the show, three candidates won special awards--Krista Kleiner, Candidate #11-Miss Talent; and both Venus Raj (Candidate #10) and Kate Princess Alimurong (Candidate #19) were announced Miss Friendship.
A select panel of judges viewed the candidates and will determine the Top 10. They were GMA executives Wilma Galvante and Mike Enriquez, Basketball star Gabe Norwood, and actress Claudine Barretto.
Serenading the candidates were Kris Lawrence, AJ Tabaldo, and Jay-R. Hosting the event were Drew Arellano, Jay-R and Rhian Ramos.
The public was also informed that they can now start voting for their favorite candidate through text. To vote, simply type bb(space)(number of candidate) (Example: bb 6)
Scroll down to see pictures from the Pre-Pageant Night Categorized to Terno, Swimsuits, and Evening Gowns. You may also click on the category name in this article to view the photos.
