Long Live Bb Filipinas... A tribute to all Filipina mothers
I love to watch beauty pageants and I will always be there (in front of the television) to cheer for the Philippine candidate or even participate in the on-line voting. Every year, my anticipation is getting higher; hoping that this time a Filipina will reign the throne again and she will show the world that we are peace-loving and kind people. Modesty aside, the Philippines did not fail us Filipinos in bringing the best beautiful and talented representatives during the past years of competitions, from International to Miss Universe pageants.
On the other hand, the contests become a barometer for physical beauty and we tend to judge everyone by their looks and how they present themselves in front of the camera. However, my admiration to a Filipina beauty is beyond those red lips, broad shoulders, long-legged, dark skin and long hair. Maybe some people will say that I am a hypocrite, but believe it or not, I adore our Bb Filipinas with their inner beauty that you can not find in foreign women. These qualities are being passed from one generation to another.
Well, I have my own Bb Filipinas aspirants; unfortunately they did not join any beauty shows during their younger years. Maybe, if they had the chance, then I will be there to applaud, and proud to say, “Hey, she is my future mom…” or “Hey look, she is my future dad’s mother…” My grandma and mother are two influential individuals in my life. I am very proud to be born in the Philippines and nurtured by their unselfish love and devotion to my siblings. They are my perfect candidates for Bb Filipinas search or even for any Filipina Woman/Mother of the Year awards!
They are exceptional and amazing mums who have shown their remarkable bravery in adversity, kindness and generosity, and most importantly for being ordinary housewives for almost a half century. They don’t have the curves and moves of our Filipina celebrities, but they have the qualities of our late Filipina heroes (heroines) in the likes of Melchora Aquino and Teodora Alonzo! My grandmother (dad’s mother, 88 yrs old) and my mum (66 years old) are not extraordinary women and I can not compare them to our Bb Filipina candidates/winners. However, my ‘Lola’ and ‘Nanay’ are very simple women and they will always have a special place in my heart. They are just ordinary housewives but they have done extra-ordinary things by raising 19 children and luckily they are blessed with 53 healthy great/grandchildren.
Certainly, it is my simple way of recognising the timeless and priceless role of Filipina (not desperate) housewives as lifetime careers. They deserve this special recognition for their big hearts to offer compassion and to instill in the mind of our young Filipinos the value of ‘family’. This is also acknowledging them for their never-ending dedication to their loved ones which proved to the world that Filipina mothers’ love and care are boundless. Indeed, a true inspiration for us Filipino children.
Long live Binibining Filipinas…our ideal ambassadress to the world!
(Note: My mother is celebrating her birthday on 14 October! This article is also part of the on-going competition sponsored by W3O and The Digital Filipino.com. Interested Filipinos who want to submit their article thru your blogs or further details of the contest, please click the icons above for the W3O and DigitalFilipino.com)
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