Binibining Pilipinas 2008

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 was the 45th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 8, 2008.[1]

Binibining Pilipinas 2008
Binibining Pilipinas 2008 winners. Left to right: Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag, 2nd Runner-up; Patricia Fernandez, International; Janina San Miguel, World; Jennifer Barrientos, Universe; Danielle Castaño, 1st Runner-up.
Date8 March 2008
PresentersPaolo Bediones, Charlene Gonzales, Precious Lara Quigaman
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network(local), GMA Pinoy TV(international)
Entrants24
Placements10
WinnerJennifer Barrientos
San Mateo, Rizal

At the end of the event, Anna Teresa Licaros crowned Jennifer Barrientos as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008, Margaret Wilson crowned Janina San Miguel as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008, and Nadia Lee Cien Shami crowned Patricia Fernandez as Binibining Pilipinas International 2008. Danielle Castaño was named First Runner-Up and Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag was named 2nd Runner-Up.

Due to personal reasons including the death of her grandfather, Janina San Miguel resigned her title as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 on September 2008. The title was automatically transferred to the first runner-up, Danielle Castaño who went on to represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2008 pageant.[2][3]

Results
Color keys
  •   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Final result Contestant International placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008
  • Bb. #7 – Jennifer Tarol Barrientos
 Unplaced - Miss Universe 2008
Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 Resigned
Binibining Pilipinas International 2008 Top 15 - Miss International 2008
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño
    (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008))
 Unplaced - Miss World 2008
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #18 – Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag
Top 10
  • Bb. #3 - Toni Alyessa Hipolito
  • Bb. #9 - Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero
  • Bb. #12 - Jaysel Arrozal
  • Bb. #13 - Tabetha Jo Frick
  • Bb. #14 - Karen Golar

Special awards

Major awards
Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Photogenic
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño
 [4]
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #24 – Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #6 – Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo
Best In Swimsuit
Best In Long Gown
Sponsor Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Bacchus Energy Drink
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño
 [4]
Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice
  • Bb. #20 – Roxanne Tadique
Miss Philippine Airlines
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño
Miss Ever Bilena
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño
Miss Natasha
Miss Natasha Poise and Grace
  • Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño

Candidates

24 contestants competed for the three coveted titles.[1]

No. Contestant Age Represented Placement
1 Eizza Rancesca Santos Lim23Cainta, Rizal
2 Patricia Isabel Medina Fernandez22Pasig, Metro Manila
Binibining Pilipinas International 2008
3 Toni Alyessa Jaafar Hipolito18Quezon City, Metro Manila
Top 10
4 Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry21Cebu City
5 Maria Kristelle Micaller Lazaro22Albay
6 Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo24Tarlac City
7 Jennifer Tarol Barrientos22San Mateo, Rizal
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008
8 Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño18Quezon City, Metro Manila
1st Runner-Up
9 Kathleen Phyllis Pagayanan Guerrero25Quezon City, Metro Manila
Top 10
10 Arvin Gail Balisi Arriola17Malolos, Bulacan
11 Gianni Michelle Laudato24Bacoor, Cavite
12 Jaysel Morelos Arrozal17Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
Top 10
13 Tabetha Jo Olaso Frick17Camarines Sur
Top 10
14 Karen Golar24Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
Top 10
15 Janina Miller San Miguel17Quezon City, Metro Manila
Binibining Pilipinas World 2008
16 Margarita Navarro Gutierrez24Manila, Metro Manila
17 Lady Lou Sarte Garidan21North Cotabato
18 Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag24Quezon City, Metro Manila
2nd Runner-Up
19 Patricia Frye Francisco17Ilocos Sur
20 Roxanne Buenaventura Tadique21Quezon City, Metro Manila
21 Karla Cristina Mateo Garcia21Marilao, Bulacan
22 Maria Anne Kathleen Honrade Labung22Pampanga
23 Agatha Rosales Fontanilla21Catarman, Northern Samar
24 Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan21Bacolod City

Crossovers from major national pageants prior to this date

Post-pageant notes

Judges

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 candidates were evaluated by a board of 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
  • The open ceremony
  • The hosts
  • The swimsuit
  • The evening gown
  • Question and answer
  • The judges
  • Congratulation time
  • Winners and trophies

References
  1. "Bb. Pilipinas 2008 coronation night airs March 8 on GMA-7". Pep.ph. March 5, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  2. "RP's bet to Ms. World 2008 Janina San Miguel quits". ABS CBN News. September 30, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  3. "Janina explains why she quit her throne". GMA News Online. December 1, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  4. "Surprises and upsets highlight Binibining Pilipinas 2008". Pep.ph. March 9, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  5. "Miss Venezuela wins Miss Universe 2008". Pep.ph. July 14, 2008. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.