Welcome to Binibining Silka 2023! Bolder, shinier, a pageant like no other, celebrating the beauty and confidence of the modern Filipina. Our tagline, “Alagang Silka” – perfectly captures the essence of our brand: we are here to help you shine bright like a diamond with the care and attention that only Silka can provide.

PROMO PERIOD:JUNE 13 – OCTOBER 29, 2023

• Audition – June 13 to July 13, 2023
• Deliberation – July 17 to September 25,  2023
  • July 17
  Deliberation with client Bicolandia
  • July 24
  Deliberation – North Luzon
  • July 31
  Deliberation – Ilocandia
  • August 7
  Deliberation – Palawan
  • August 14
  Deliberation – Western Visayas
  • August 15
  Deliberation – Central Luzon
  • August 28
  Deliberation – Northern Mindanao
  • August 29
  Deliberation – Southern Tagalog
  • September 4
  Deliberation – Central Eastern Visayas
  • September 11
  Deliberation – Southern Mindanao
  • September 18
  Deliberation – Western Mindanao
  • September 25
  Deliberation – NCR Notification to contestants – July 18 to 26
  • July 18
  Notification to contestants – Bicolandia
  • July 25
  Notification North Luzon
  • August 1
  Notification to contestants with Ilocandia
  • August 8
  Notification Palawan
  • August 15
  Notification Western Visayas
  • August 16
  Notification Central Luzon
  • August 29
  Notification Northern Mindanao
  • August 30
  Notification Southern Tagalog
  • September 5
  Notification Central Eastern Visayas
  • September 12
  Notification Southern Mindanao
  • September 19
  Notification Western Mindanao
  • September 26
  Notification NCR Final Virtual Screening – July 19 to September 27
  • July 19
  Bicolandia
  • July 26
  North Luzon
  • August 2
  Ilocandia
  • August 9
  Palawan
  • August 16
  Western Visayas
  • August 17
  Central Luzon
  • August 30
  Northern Mindanao
  • August 31
  Southern Tagalog
  • September 6
  Central Eastern Visayas
  • September 13
  Southern Mindanao
  • September 20
  Western Mindanao
  • September 27
  NCR Pageant Briefing – via zoom from July 20 to September 28
  • July 20
  Bicolandia
  • July 27
  North Luzon
  • August 3
  Ilocandia
  • August 9
  Palawan
  • August 17
  Western Visayas
  • August 18
  Central Luzon
  • August 31
  Northern Mindanao
  • September 1
  Southern Tagalog
  • September 7
  Central Eastern Visayas
  • September 14
  Southern Mindanao
  • September 21
  Western Mindanao
  • September 28
  NCR Regional Pageants August 5 BB. BICOLANDIA PAGEANT NAGA August 12 BB. NORTH LUZON PAGEANT DAGUPAN August 19 BB. ILOCANDIA LAOAG August 26 BB. PALAWAN PAGEANT PALAWAN September 2 BB. WESTERN VISAYAS PAGEANT ILOILO September 3 BB. CENTRAL LUZON PAGEANT PAMPANGA September 16 BB. NORTHERN MINDANAO PAGEANT CDO September 17 BB SOUTHERN TAGALOG PAGEANT BATANGAS September 23 BB. CENTRAL EASTERN VISAYAS PAGEANT CEBU September 30 BB. SOUTHERN MINDANAO PAGEANT DAVAO October 7 BB. WESTERN MINDANO PAGEANT ZAMBOANGA October 14 BB. NCR PAGEANT MANILA Pre-Pageant October 23 – 27 PRE PAGEANT MANILA Grand Coronation October 29 BINIBINING SILKA GRAND CORONATION NIGHT MANILA

COVERAGE – Nationwide WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO JOIN THE PROMO

The promo is open to all —

1. Female, never been married or bore a child/children
2. Aged 18-24 years old 
3. Must be a Filipino citizen
4. Fluent both in Filipino and English
5. At least a high school graduate
6. At least 5’4 ft and above (w/o heels) in height

WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED TO JOIN

1. Employees of Cosmetique Asia Corporation, ABS-CBN Corporation, and their respective subsidiaries, other official partners, sponsors and agencies’ employees and their relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the pageant.
2. Persons reporting regularly to Cosmetique Asia Corporation and ABS-CBN Corporation under a contract of service and who, by nature of the service they render, may have a direct and personal knowledge of this promotion are likewise disqualified.

HOW TO JOIN THE PROMO

Step 1: Interested participants must register at www.binibiningsilka.ph

Step 2: Participants should upload their video audition clip (minimum of 1 minute video duration) by stating the following details:

• Full Name
• Nickname
• Age
• Nationality
• From what region/area/province/city
• Mobile number
• Highest Educational attainment
• Social Media handles (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, etc.)
• Upload photo – One (1) full body and one (1) half body. Strictly no make-up. Attire should be white shirt and jeans.
  • Allowable image file size is maximum 2mb and in JPG or PNG format.
• Upload Video – full body and half body. Strictly no make-up. Attire should be white shirt and jeans.
  • Allowable video file size is maximum 10mb and in MP4 and MOV format.
  • Say something about yourself and what “Alagang Silka” qualities you possess together with a short clip of you holding any of the following Silka product
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Herbal Soap
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Herbal Soap
    • Silka (Papaya) Whitening Deodorant (Sachet) 7ml
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Deodorant (25ml)
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Deodorant (40ml)
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Deodorant (25ml)
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Deodorant (40ml
    • Silka Deodorant (Variants: Whitening and Refreshing) 25ml
    • Silka Deodorant (Variants: Whitening and Refreshing) 40ml
    • Silka Premium Moisturizing Milk Lotion (Avocado)
    • Silka Skin Whitening Lotion SPF 23 Skin Energizer (Citrus)
    • Silka Premium Papaya Whitening Lotion SPF 30
    • Silka Skin Whitening Lotion SPF 23 Long Lasting Moisture (Shea Butter)
    • Silka Premium Green Papaya Lotion SPF 30
    • Silka Skin Whitening Lotion SPF 23 Age Defying (Jojoba)
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Lotion SPF6
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Lotion SPF 10
    • Silka Calamansi Facial Cleanser
    • Silka Green Papaya Facial Cleanser
    • Silka Avocado Facial Cleanser
    • Silka Clear Facial Cleanser
    • Silka Papaya Facial Cleanser
    • Silka Premium Papaya Whitening Body Wash
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Body Wash
    • Silka Papaya UV Day Cream
    • Silka Papaya Night Cream
    • Silka Papaya Foaming Wash (face)
    • Silka Papaya Micellar Water
    • Silka Papaya Luxe Premium Body Wash
    • Silka Papaya Fresh Premium Body Wash
    • Silka Whitening Soap Shea Butter
    • Silka Moisturizing Milk Soap Avocado Oil
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Herbal Soap
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Herbal Soap
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Deodorant 25ml, 40ml
    • Silka Papaya Smooth and Radiant Pore Minimizing Deodorant 25ml, 40ml
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Deodorant SACHET 4ml
    • Silka Green Papaya Whitening Deodorant 25ml, 40ml
    • Silka Papaya Clean and White Cooling Deodorant 25ml, 40ml
    • Silka Papaya Whitening Deodorant SACHET 4ml
  • Say something on how do you promote the beauty of your region/area/province/city

Step 3: Participants should upload at least 1 of their Government IDs, current school ID or current company ID for verification purposes. ID must contain participant’s photo, date of birth and residence/address

• Upload image. Allowable image file size is maximum 2mb and in JPG or PNG format.

PRIZES

REGIONAL PRELIMINARIES

	PRIZE	# OF WINNERS
BINIBINING SILKA REGIONAL TITLE	Php 30,000.00 with crown, sash, flowers and Silka products, all expense trip to Manila for the Pre Pageant and Grand Coronation Night	One (1) winner/Regional Title
REGIONAL 1ST RUNNER UP	Php 20,000.00 with sash, flowers and Silka products	One (1) winner/Regional Title
REGIONAL 2ND RUNNER UP	Php 10,000.00 with sash, flowers and Silka products	One (1) winner/Regional Title

GRAND CORONATION MAJOR PRIZES

	PRIZE	# OF WINNERS
BINIBINING SILKA	Php 500,000 Crown, sash, flowers and Silka products, Co-hosting stint in ABS-CBN Regional Events as herself Acting stint in iWantTFC, Star Cinema movies and series as herself Acting Stint in ABS-CBN Teleserye as herself Acting workshop as her self Guest co-host Dear MOR as Bb Silka 2023 Guest VJ Myx (One Music live) as Bb Silka 2023 Feature Article of Binibing Silka on Metro.style as Bb Silka 2023 Ambassador of Silka for 15 months (with product lock out for beauty and personal care)	One (1) winner/Regional Title
1ST RUNNER UP	Php 300,000 Crown, sash, flowers and Silka products	One (1) winner
2 ND RUNNER UP	Php 200,000 Crown, sash, flowers and Silka products	One (1) winner

GRAND CORONATION SPECIAL PRIZES

• Best in Regional Costume – Php 30,000
  • CRITERIA (Regional costume)
    • Regional Essence 50%
    • Stage Presence (Confidence) 30%
    • Posture, Carriage and Grace 20%
• Ms. Popular Choice/Ms. Photogenic – Php 30,000
  • CRITERIA
    • VOTING on the microsite – binibiningsilka.ph from October 24 to 28, 2023. Maximum of 100 votes per day per registered user.
• Best in Swimsuit – Php 30,000
  • CRITERIA
    • Beauty of Physique (Body Proportion) 50%
    • Stage Presence (Confidence) 30%
    • Posture, Carriage and Grace 20%
• Best in Long Gown – Php 30,000
  • CRITERIA
    • Poise and Elegance 50%
    • Stage Presence (Pasarela, Confidence) 30%
    • Posture, Carriage and Grace 20%
• Ms. Congeniality – Php 30,000
  • To be voted amongst the 12 candidates

NOTE

• Prizes are non-transferable and non-cash prizes are non-convertible to cash
• All prizes exceeding Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) shall be subject to twenty percent (20%) prize tax, which will be ***shouldered by the winner
• VALIDATION OF ENTRIES/SELECTION OF OFFICIAL CANDIDATES /DETERMINATION OF WINNERS

1. AUDITION PHASE
   • The contestants will be selected based on the criteria below:  
     • CRITERIA
       • Beauty of Face and Skin/Alagang Silka look 30%
       • Beauty of Figure / Proportions 30%
       • Poise & Personality / Silka Factor 10%
       • Intelligence 30%
     • ONLINE APPLICATION/SCREENING
       • Participants must fill-out the online form completely and upload all needed documents for the screening:
         • Latest Photos (Full Body and Half Body Shot)
         • Participant’s Introduction Video
     • SELECTED 15 CANDIDATES
       • Selected 15 participants will undergo a virtual screening for further verification of their qualifications. 
       • In case of unavailability due to unforeseen circumstances of the selected top 15 participants, the candidates next in the ranking will be chosen for screening.
     REGIONAL PRELIMINARY PHASE
     • At the Preliminaries, 15 Candidates will have Four (4) Major Segments:
       • Opening Introduction
       • Swimsuit Competition
       • Evening Gown Competition
       • Question and Answer
     • Their overall performance will be judged according to the following criteria:
       • CRITERIA
         • Beauty of Face and Skin/Alagang Silka look 30%
         • Beauty of Figure / Proportions 30%
         • Poise & Personality / Silka Factor 10%
         • Intelligence 30%
     • When the Top 7 is chosen, scores are back to zero for the Final Question and Answer Round.
     • The Regional winners will be determined using this criteria:
       • CRITERIA
         • Physical Beauty (Face & Body Proportions) 60%
         • Intelligence and Personality 40%
     PRE-PAGEANT to CORONATION NIGHT 
     • All Regional Winners will fly to Metro Manila for the Pre-pageant Activities and Coronation Night.
     • Pre-pageant Activities include:
       • Preliminary Judging (DAY 1 – private activity)where candidates are judged for the following preliminary segments:
         • Swimwear (Swimwear provided by Production team)
           • CRITERIA
             • Beauty of Physique (Body Proportion) 50%
             • Stage Presence (Pasarela, Confidence) 30%
             • Posture, Carriage and Grace 20%
           • Candidate with the highest score in the round will be BEST IN SWIMSUIT
         • Evening Gown (Long gown provided by Production team)
           • CRITERIA
             • Poise and Elegance 50%
             • Stage Presence (Pasarela, Confidence) 30%
             • Posture, Carriage and Grace 20%
           • Candidate with the highest score in this round will be BEST IN EVENING GOWN
         • Preliminary Interview (Cocktail dress/Suit provided by Candidate)
           • CRITERIA
             • Substance of Answers 50%
             • Eloquence 30%
             • Confidence & Personality 20%
           • Candidate with the highest score in this round will be BEST IN CASUAL WEAR
         • After the 3 major segments, candidates will then have a photoshoot and video shoot for materials needed for the pageant.
     • REGIONAL IN COSTUME COMPETITION (DAY 2)
       • Each candidate is required to prepare and showcase their Regional costume.
       • Costume has to be solely carried by the candidate to and from the stage.
       • Candidate must be able to walk in her costume. NO COSTUME should be detached from the candidate and left standing on the stage when she walks.
       • Costumes have to be respectful of women. No risqué outfits are allowed. All costumes should be properly checked to avoid wardrobe malfunctions.
       • All propsmen should join the rehearsal.
       • No liquids, protechnics and other materials that can pose danger will be allowed on stage.
       • All costs related to the Regional costume competition are c/o the contestant.
       • The Regional Costume Competition is judged using this criteria:
         • CRITERIA
           • Regional representation 30%
           • Craftsmanship 40%
           • Stage Presence 20%
     • At the Coronation Night, candidates will be judged with this criteria:
     • CRITERIA to DETERMINE TOP 7
       • Pre-pageant Scores Total (40%)
         • Composed of Preliminary Swimwear, Evening Gown, Question and Answer & Talent Competition
       • Coronation Night Judges Score (60%)
         • Beauty of Face and Skin/Alagang Silka look 30%
         • Beauty of Figure / Proportions 30%
         • Poise & Personality / Silka Factor 10%
         • Intelligence 30%
           • TOTAL 100%
     • When the Top 7 is chosen, scores are back to zero for the Final Question and Answer Round.
     • The Winners will be determined using this criteria:
       • CRITERIA
         • Physical Beauty (Face & Body Proportions) 60%
         • Intelligence and Personality 40%
     • HOW TO CLAIM
       • An authorized ABS-CBN representative will contact the selected contestants and will be notified on the details of the virtual screening and verification, and requirements of the Regional Preliminaries.
       • The selected contestants should email their signed waiver  within 14 days from receipt of notification. Otherwise the slot will be given to another aspiring contestant with prior FDA approval.
     • GENERAL CONDITIONS AND RELEASES
       • Participants represent and warrant that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the promo’s Terms and Conditions of the pageant accessible through the www.binibiningsilka.ph

Per DOH-FDA CCHUHSRR Permit No. 0471 s 2023