Binibining Pilipinas 2008

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 is the 44th edition of the Philippines' largest beauty pageant. The coronation night took place on March 8th at the Araneta Coliseum and broadcast by GMA Network in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV internationally on March 9th.

24 official candidates were chosen to compete. The event was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Charlene Gonzales-Mulach. 2005 Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman was the pageant's correspondent.

Margaret Nales Wilson, Bb. Pilipinas-WORLD 2007, crowned Janina San Miguel as her successor and the Philippines' representative to the Miss World 2008 pageant. Anna Theresa Licaros, Bb. Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2007, relinquished her title to Jennifer Barrientos, while Bb. Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL 2007 Nadia Lee Shami passed her crown on to Patrcia Fernandez, who will represent the country in Miss International 2008.

Results

*Binibining Pilipinas-World: Janina Miller San Miguel (Back-out)
*Binibining Pilipinas-Universe: Jennifer Barrientos
*Binibining Pilipinas-International: Patricia Isabela Medina Fernandez
**1st Runner-Up: Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño (New Binibining Pilipinas-World)
**2nd Runner-Up: Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag

*Finalists (Top 10)
**Jaysel Arrozal
**Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero
**Danielle Kirsten Castaño
**Karen Golar
**Toni Alyessa Hipolito
**Patricia Isabela Fernandez
**Janina San Miguel
**Jennifer Barrientos
**Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag
**Tabetha Jo Frick

*Special Awards
**Best in Long Gown: Janina San Miguel
**Best in Swimsuit: Janina San Miguel
**Miss Friendship: Evangeline Mae Castillo
**Miss Photogenic: Danielle Castaño
**Miss Talent: Rizza Liz Catigan

*Sponsor Awards
**Miss Bacchus Energy Drink: Danielle Castaño
**Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice: Roxanne Tadique
**Miss Ever Bilena: Danielle Castaño
**Miss Philippine Airlines: Danielle Castaño
**Miss Natasha: Patricia Fernandez
**Miss Natasha Poise and Grace: Danielle Castaño

Official Candidates

Judges

* H.E. Joseph D. Bernardo - Philippine Ambassador to Spain
* H.E. Kristie A. Kenney - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the United States
* H.E. Makoto Katsura - Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan
* Mayor Feliciano R. Belmonte, Jr. - Quezon City
* Dr. Vijay Mallya - Chairman United Breweries Group / Kingfisher Airlines
* Mr. Jean Moueix - Chateau Petrus
* Ms. Vivienne Tan - Founder, Entrepreneurs School of Asia
* Mr. Oscar S. Salvacion - President Sofitel Philippine Plaza
* Ms. Marian Rivera - Actress, Ramp and Commercial Model
* Mr. Dennis Trillo - Multi-awarded Matinee Idol and Commercial Model
* Mr. Chris Tiu - TV Host

References

* [http://www.gmanews.tv/video/19245/Bb-Pilipinas-winners-crowned Bb Pilipinas winners crowned - 03/08/2008]
* [http://www.gmanews.tv/video/19235/BbPilipinas-Grand-Coronation-Night Bb.Pilipinas: Grand Coronation Night - 03/08/2008]