Binibining Pilipinas 2008

Binibining Pilipinas 2008, the 44th Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on March 8, 2008. Twenty-four candidates competed in the event, which was broadcast by GMA Network in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV internationally on March 9th. 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 September 30, 2008, and the title was automatically transferred to first runner-up Danielle Castaño.

Contents 1 Results 1.1 Placements 1.2 Special awards 2 Candidates 3 Judges 4 References

Results

Placements

Final results	Contestant
Binibining Pilipinas Universe	Jennifer Barrientos
Binibining Pilipinas World	Janina San Miguel Resigned as Binibining Pilipinas-World
Binibining Pilipinas International	Patricia Fernandez
1st runner-up	Danielle Castaño Took over the title as Binibining Pilipinas-World
2nd runner-up	Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag
Top 10 Finalists (in order of announcement)	#12 Jaysel Arrozal #09 Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero #08 Danielle Kirsten Castaño #14 Karen Golar #03 Toni Alyessa Hipolito #02 Patricia Fernandez #15 Janina San Miguel #07 Jennifer Barrientos #18 Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag #13 Tabetha Jo Frick

Special awards

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

NOTE; Jaina San Miguel resigned from her reign as bb pilipinas world Danielle Castano took over

Candidates

1. Eizza Rancesca Lim
2. Patricia Fernandez
3. Toni Alyessa Hipolito
4. Karla Paula Henry
5. Ma. Kristelle Lazaro
6. Evangeline Mae Castillo
7. Jennifer Barrientos
8. Danielle Kirsten Castaño
9. Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero
10. Arvin Gail Arriola
11. Gianni Michelle Laudato
12. Jaysel Arrozal
13. Tabetha Jo Frick
14. Karen Golar
15. Janina San Miguel
16. Margarita Gutierrez
17. Lady Lou Garidan
18. Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag
19. Patricia Frye Francisco
20. Roxanne Tadique
21. Karla Cristina Garcia
22. Maria Anne Kathleen Labung
23. Agatha Fontanilla
24. Rizza Liz Catigan

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

References

• Bb Pilipinas winners crowned - 03/08/2008
• Bb.Pilipinas: Grand Coronation Night - 03/08/2008

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