Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves mentor Bb. Pilipinas 2020 candidates online

Catriona Gray and Nicole Cordoves are set to train the 40 Binibining Pilipinas candidates through a series of online sessions.

In a statement last week, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) Stella Marquez Araneta shared that the two queens will be conducting e-training sessions for the latest batch of all Binibining Pilipinas candidates before their grand competition.

Both Binibining Pilipinas winners, Catriona went on to win the Miss Universe 2018 crown while Nicole took home the Miss Grand International title in 2016.

The two were announced to provide online training and pageant prep classes to give each of the candidates "a winning chance."

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Catriona shared a snippet of her interview with Mega Magazine and said, "I hope to impart my belief that being a Miss Universe or successful in pageantry is not limited to walking well and being 'beautiful', but rather being anchored to a cause and being a voice."

"I envision a generation of Filipinas that are prepared, value-driven and, confident enough to take a seat at the table. To be a vessel of good works, and also amplifier of the communities whose voices need to be heard," the beauty queen added.

In the same interview, Nicole said, "I can’t explain the fulfillment I feel to simply contribute to the next batch of women who will bring pride to our country, the same way I can’t believe the girls call me Ate Nicole now.”

Araneta shared that being in a beauty pageant requires a large amount of preparation and hard work.

"You have to be confident about yourself, your poise, and personality regardless of the way others see you. Therefore, it is important to be fully prepared and fully trained," she shared.

Because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, all of Binibining Pilipinas' pageant activities have been postponed.

The schedule for the online training session will soon be announced on BPCI's social media platforms. — Kaela Malig/LA, GMA News