Binibining Pilipinas 2008
| Binibining Pilipinas 2008 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 March 2008 |
| Presenters | Paolo Bediones, Charlene Gonzales, Precious Lara Quigaman |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network(local), GMA Pinoy TV(international) |
| Entrants | 24 |
| Placements | 10 |
Binibining Pilipinas 2008 (Miss Philippines 2008), the 45th Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) beauty pageant, was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on 8 March 2008. Twenty-four candidates competed in the event, which was broadcast by GMA Network in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV internationally on 9 March. The event was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Charlene Gonzales. 2005 Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman was the pageant correspondent.
Jennifer Barrientos was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Universe, Patricia Fernandez was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International, and Janina San Miguel was crowned Binibining Pilipinas World. San Miguel, however, resigned her title on 30 September 2008, and the title was automatically transferred to first runner-up Danielle Castaño.
Contents
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas - Universe 2008 | |
| Binibining Pilipinas - World 2008 |
Janina San Miguel Resigned as Binibining Pilipinas - World 2008 |
| Binibining Pilipinas - International 2008 | |
| 1st runner-up |
Danielle Castaño Took over the title as Binibining Pilipinas - World 2008 |
| 2nd runner-up |
Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag |
| Top 10 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
|
Special awards
Special Awards:
- Best in Long Gown: Miss Colombia-Universe
- Best in Swimsuit: Miss Mexico-World
- Miss Friendship: Alma Concepcion
- Miss Photogenic: Aishwarya Rai
- Miss Talent: Nina Ricci Alagao (re-joined as special entry)
Sponsor Awards:
- Miss Bacchus Energy Drink: Danielle Castaño
- Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice: Roxanne Tadique
- Miss Ever Bilena: Danielle Castaño
- Miss Philippine Airlines: Maya Dela Rosa
- Miss Natasha: Patricia Fernandez
- Miss Natasha Poise and Grace: Danielle Castaño
NOTE: Jaina San Miguel resigned from her reign as Bb. Pilipinas - World Danielle Castaño took over.
Candidates
- Eizza Rancesca Santos Lim, 23, 5'5.5", Cainta, Rizal
- Patricia Isabel Medina Fernandez, 22, 5'7", Pasig City, Metro Manila
- Toni Alyessa Jaafar Hipolito, 18, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry, 21, 5'6.5", Cebu City
- Maria Kristelle Micaller Lazaro, 22, 5'9", Albay
- Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo, 24, 5'8", Tarlac City
- Jennifer Barrientos, 22, 5'8", San Mateo, Rizal
- Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño, 18, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Kathleen Phyllis Pagayanan Guerrero, 25, 5'9", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Arvin Gail Balisi Arriola, 17, 5'9.5", Malolos, Bulacan
- Gianni Michelle Laudato, 24, 5'10", Bacoor, Cavite
- Jaysel Morelos Arrozal, 17, 5'9", Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
- Tabetha Jo Olaso Frick, 17, 5'11.5", Camarines Sur
- Karen Golar, 24, 5'9", Bago City, Negros Oriental
- Janina Miller San Miguel, 17, 5'10.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Margarita Navarro Gutierrez, 24, 5'8.5", Manila, Metro Manila
- Lady Lou Sarte Garidan, 21, 5'8", North Cotabato
- Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag, 24, 5'8", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Patricia Frye Francisco, 17, 5'6.5", Ilocos Sur
- Roxanne Buenaventura Tadique, 21, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Karla Cristina Mateo Garcia, 21, 5'8", Marilao, Bulacan
- Maria Anne Kathleen Honrade Labung, 22, 5'6", Pampanga
- Agatha Rosales Fontanilla, 21, 5'7", Catarman, Northern Samar
- Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan, 21, 5'5.5", Bacolod City
Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date
- Candidate #1, Eizza Rancesca Lim was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004 1st runner-up
- Candidate #2, Patricia Fernandez was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2006 1st runner-up
- Candidate #18, Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 candidate
Post-Pageant Notes
- Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008, Jennifer Barrientos competed at Miss Universe 2008 but unplaced
- Bb. Pilipinas World 2008, Danielle Kirsten Castaño competed at Miss World 2008 but unplaced
- Bb. Pilipinas International 2008, Patricia Isabel Fernandez competed at Miss International 2008 and placed Top 12 finalist
- Karla Paula Henry, Miss Philippines Earth 2008 and Miss Earth 2008 and Ma. Kristelle Lazaro, Miss Philippines Fire 2008 competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2008 where they were unplaced.
Judges
- Joseph Bernardo - Philippine Ambassador to Spain
- Kristie Kenney - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the United States
- Makoto Katsura - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan
- Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. - Quezon City mayor
- Vijay Mallya - Chairman United Breweries Group / Kingfisher Airlines
- Jean Moueix - Chateau Petrus
- Vivienne Tan - Founder, Entrepreneurs School of Asia
- Oscar S. Salvacion - President Sofitel Philippine Plaza
- Marian Rivera - Actress, Ramp and Commercial Model
- Dennis Trillo - Multi-awarded Matinee Idol and Commercial Model
- Chris Tiu - TV Host
