Performing brilliantly in the Q & A segment, she managed to stand tall and proud of her achievement, winning the Bb. Pilipinas-International title in the 2005 Bb. Pilipinas Beauty Pageant held March 19th 2005. 

Here's a catalog of pageant enthusiasts' comments on Precious during her Binibining Pilipinas days....

• Precious Quigaman - X-Factor, Showbiz factor. The only flaw I see in this lady is her height. Everything else is perfect. She commands attention and is very likeable. I would love to see her in the Top 3 and eventually win any of the three crowns. -i have crabs

• Precious Lara Quigaman--remember a petite, articulate, well-proportioned, determined and self-assured girl named Princess Jasmine Tiongson? Precious is Princess Jasmine's reincarnation this year, but even better--Precious is EXTREMELY photogenic. she has EVERYTHING to make it EXCEPT the height. if last year's results were to be the gauge, then Precious Lara's best hope is a 2nd RU finish. HOWEVER, we also recall a petite darkhorse named Carla Gay Balingit who, because of a final answer that made a huge impact on the judges, romped away with the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe title. little Precious just might deliver the biggest punch of the night. -Astron

• Precious - hands-down, Miriam Quiambao sequel. Too bad, she's short at 5'6". But hey, back in 1999 Diana Noguiera is shorter than Miriam and she still got good reviews from the judges including hosts Ali Landry and Julia Moran. -oxana nadethronova

• Ladies & Gentlemen, the diamond among the pearls... Precious Lara Quigaman. Well, what can i say about this gal... she simply takes my breath away! There is BEAUTY in every single inch of her. I've seen her before when she was in highschool, studying at La Consolacion in Binan,Lag. and all i can say is that she really is B-E-A-utiful! She acts & sings pretty well..(she played a major role in a stage play during their HS days). She even won 1st-runner up at Eat Bulaga's search for TeeVee Babe. She's SMART, very POISED, and oozing with CHARM & GRACE - the epitome of a Filipina beauty. No doubt that she can put another milestone in the history of Philippine pageantry. But personally, i prefer her seeing at the MS WORLD and be the 1st Filipina to win that crown. I know that she can't please everybody...specially those judgemental people who were born to be the detractors/critizisers of this world, but who cares! She might not have that "towering height" that you're looking for, but i can assure you guys.. she will be the next Filipina that we could all be very proud of! That's why i have my full support on her, as well as to the other ladies who will be our ambassadors for this year. Go, go, go... my Precious.. -Precious lover

• Hello Precious Lover, IM BANKING ON HER TO WIN THE BB.PIL WORLD CROWN...SANA NGA..DEADMA NA KUNG 5'6". CARRY NA RIN YUN..AS LONG AS KABUGERA SYA...GO PRECIOUS!! -TOMASINO 

• If Precious joined the pageant in the 60s or 70s, she would have been a hands-down winner. She's got that classic look and an hourglass figure that perfectly fit the aesthetic paradigm in those decades. I like her a lot. She's in my top 10 list from the beginning. But, somehow, I do not think she would be a competitive representative in any of the top three international pageants. However, I wouldn't be disappointed if she does win one of the crowns. SHE'S VERY BEAUTIFUL, BUT SHE WAS BORN 30 YEARS TOO LATE. -Mrs. Paeng ADIK of Norfolk

• I love the way she strutt. She reminds me of Miriam Q but she has curver body than the latter. Although Miriam is taller than her. She should win one of the crowns. -Crown Maker 

• Precious is BEAUTIFUL! The next Miriam Quiambao indeed. She has a body to die for, great projection, spontaneous speaker, and confident. She should reperesent us in MW! She is the perfect candidate for that pageant. 

• Precious is not that "pandak" - - she has a God-given height and she can carry herself pretty well. She knows how to maximize her God-given beauty and use it for a noble cause. Her beauty shines from within, and no doubt that people like you will never ever have a chance to see that, unless you enlighten yourselves.. Her total packaging is enough to beat other taller girls, and i'm sure she can bring home any of the 3 major titles...if given the chance.

• Petite girls still have a chance though. Take for example Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan, both are below 5'4" and yet they managed to grace a lot of magazines. Include last year's Miss Belgium World who got noticed despite being short at 5'4". Though it's a long shot if you're short, but height isn't always everything. It is a plus but definitely not everything -oxana nadethronova

• Preciosa Precious! No, i'm not Precious' lover .....but, I love her too! VA-VA-VOOM! A body to die for! A PERFECT COVER GIRL for Ocean Drive/VOGUE. Precious has the "it" factor, confidence and charisma. I also love her accent. After minor refinements, we'll find Miriam Quiambao in her... -Pawee

 

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