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.
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.
For personal reasons including the death of her grandfather, Janina San Miguel resigned her title as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 in 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.
Results Placements 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. Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008 Bb. #7 – Jennifer Barrientos Unplaced – Miss Universe 2008 Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 Bb. #15 – Janina San Miguel Resigned due to personal issues Binibining Pilipinas International 2008 Bb. #2 – Patricia Isabel Fernandez Top 15 – Miss International 2008 1st runner-up Bb. #8 – Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño 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 Award Contestant Ref. Miss Photogenic Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño Miss Talent Bb. #24 – Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan Miss Friendship Bb. #6 – Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo Best In Swimsuit Bb. #15 – Janina San Miguel Best In Long Gown Bb. #15 – Janina San MiguelMiss Bacchus Energy Drink Bb. #8 – Danielle CastañoManila Bulletin Reader's Choice Bb. #20 – Roxanne TadiqueMiss Philippine Airlines Bb. #8 – Danielle CastañoMiss Ever Bilena Bb. #8 – Danielle CastañoMiss Natasha Bb. #2 – Patricia FernandezMiss Natasha Poise and Grace Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño
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
Contestants 24 contestants competed for the three titles. No.ContestantAgeHometownNotes1Eizza Rancesca Lim23Cainta, RizalMutya ng Pilipinas 2004 1st runner-up2Patricia Isabel Fernandez22Pasig3Toni Alyessa Hipolito18Quezon City4Karla Paula Henry21Cebu City5Maria Kristelle Lazaro22Daraga6Evangeline Mae Castillo24Tarlac City7Jennifer Barrientos22San Mateo, Rizal8Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño18Quezon City9Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero25Quezon City10Arvin Gail Arriola17Bulacan11Gianni Michelle Laudato24Bacoor, Cavite12Jaysel Arrozal17Valenzuela13Tabetha Jo Frick17Camarines Sur14Karen Golar24Bayawan15Janina San Miguel17Quezon City16Margarita Gutierrez24Manila17Lady Lou Garidan21Cotabato18Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag24Quezon City19Patricia Frye Francisco17Ilocos Sur20Roxanne Tadique21Quezon City21Karla Cristina Garcia21Marilao, Bulacan22Maria Anne Kathleen Labung22Pampanga23Agatha Fontanilla21Catarman, Northern Samar24Rizza Liz Catigan21Bacolod
Notes
Post-pageant notes Jennifer Barrientos competed at Miss Universe 2008 in Nha Trang, Vietnam but was unplaced. Danielle Castaño was also unplaced when she competed at Miss World 2008 in Johannesburg. On the other hand, Patricia Fernandez was one of the twelve semifinalists when she competed at Miss International 2008 in Macau. Both Karla Henry and Maria Kristelle Lazaro competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2008. Lazaro was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2008, and while Henry won the Miss Philippines Earth 2008 title. Henry then competed Miss Earth 2008 in Angeles City and won. She was also won the Miss Photogenic Award and the Miss Earth Designers Award.
References
External links Official Binibining Pilipinas website