Binibining Pilipinas 1999

Binibining Pilipinas 1999
Date	February 20, 1999
Presenters	Paolo Bediones Ruffa Gutierrez
Venue	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
Broadcaster	GMA Network
Entrants	30
Placements	10
Winner	Miriam Quiambao
Congeniality	Chadrose de Guzman
Photogenic	Miriam Quiambao

Binibining Pilipinas 1999 (Miss Philippines 1999) was the 36th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which took place on February 20, 1999 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.

A total of 30 candidates competed with Janelle Bautista proclaimed as the Bb. Pilipinas-Universe, and crowned by 1998 titleholder Jewel May Lobaton. Janelle Bautista later had to resign because of citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao.

Results

Color keys

•   The contestant Won in an International pageant.
•   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
•   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.

•   The contestant assumed another title.
•   The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
•   The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
•   The contestant did not place.

Final results	Candidate	International Results
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe (Resigned due to citizenship issues)	9 – Janelle Delfin Bautista
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe title)	5 – Miriam Quiambao	1st Runner-up
Binibining Pilipinas-World (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas-Universe title)	5 – Miriam Redito Quiambao
Binibining Pilipinas-World (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas-World title)	15 – Lalaine Edson	Unplaced
Binibining Pilipinas-International (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas-World title)	15 – Lalaine Edson
Binibining Pilipinas-International (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas-International title)	15 – Georgina Anne Sandico	Unplaced
1st Runner-up	28 – Michelle Arcangel
2nd Runner-up	2 – Joelle Marie Pelaez
Top 10	25 – Georgina Anne Sandico (Later appointed and became Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999) 18 – Johanna Ruiz 22 – Angela Cheryl Penson 23 – January Mae Morales 27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano

Special awards

Special Award	Contestant
Miss Photogenic/AGFA	5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Friendship	6 – Chadrose de Guzman
Miss Talent	12 – Jamine Esperat
Best In Swimsuit	28 – Michelle Arcangel
Best In Evening Gown	12 – Jamine Esperat
Miss Lux Super Rich	15 – Lalaine Edson
Miss Creamsilk	5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin	27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano
Miss Close-Up Smile	9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Internet	15 – Lalaine Edson
Binibining Avon	28 – Michelle Arcangel
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality	5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Slimmer's World	9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Supreme Energy	6 – Chadrose de Guzman

Official contestants

30 contestants competed for three titles:

No.	Candidate	Age'	Height	Hometown
1	Myrna Cruz	17	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	Pateros
2	Joelle Marie Pelaez	22	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Quezon City
3	Johanna Paula Abinuman	18	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	Cebu
4	Anna May Corveau	21	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Bulacan
5	Miriam Quiambao	23	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Quezon City
6	Chadrose de Guzman	18	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)	Manila
7	Kathrina Sanchez	19	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)	Pangasinan
8	Mailene Figueroa	18	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)	Nueva Ecija
9	Janelle Delfin Bautista	22	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Quezon City
10	Catherine Espiritu	20	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Pasig
11	Evita Bunyi	23	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	Lucena
12	Jamine Esperat	21	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Quezon City
13	Maria Christina Pamintuan	22	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Davao City
14	Bernadette Baguyo	18	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Pateros
15	Lalaine Edson	20	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Marikina
16	Jaimie Josue	20	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)	Manila
17	Marilou Silva	18	5 ft 6.5 in (1.69 m)	Lipa
18	Johanna Ruiz	23	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Quezon City
19	Ethel de Paz	20	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Rizal
20	Mia Teodora Tiglao	19	5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)	Pampanga
21	Maria Zarifa Alonso	withdrew
22	Angela Cheryl Penson	20	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	Quezon City
23	January Mae Morales	20	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)	Manila
24	Honeylene Laurente	19	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	Pasig
25	Georgina Anne Sandico	19	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	Manila
26	Maricris Perez	23	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Manila
27	Joanna Rafbel Serrano	17	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Tarlac
28	Michelle Arcangel	24	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Victoria
29	Myrasol Magura	24	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	Manila
30	Jade Ann Diaz	21	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)	Manila

Judges

Binibining Pilipinas 1999 candidates were evaluated by a board of judges:

• Carlos A. Arellano, chairman & president, Social Security System
• J.V. Ejercito, Jaycees' national president
• Martin L. Fernandez, general marketing manager, Nokia
• Dieter J. Lonishen, president & managing director, Bayer Philippines
• Marixi Prieto, chairman of the board, Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Paula Asi Taulava, professional basketball player
• Michelle Van Eimeren-Alcasid, 1994 Miss Australia
• Alice Lee, national director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production
• Jaime Dichaves, vice president for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines

External links

• Binibining Pilipinas Official website