Binibining Pilipinas 2003
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| Binibining Pilipinas 2003 | |
|---|---|
| Date | 15 March 2003 |
| Presenters | TJ Manotoc, Pops Fernandez, and Brad Turvey |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 27 |
| Winner | Carla Gay Balingit Angeles City, Pampanga |
Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (Miss Philippines 2003) was the 40th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) which took place on March 15, 2003 at the Araneta Coliseum, with a delayed broadcast by GMA Network.
A total of 27 Candidates competed with Carla Gay Balingit proclaimed as Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2003, and crowned by 2002 titleholder Karen Loren Agustin. Maria Rafaela Yunon as Bb. Pilipinas World and was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2002 Katherine Anne Manalo as the Philippine representative to Miss World, while Jhezarie Javier was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003 by previous year's winner, Kristine Alzar.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Bb. Pilipinas-UNIVERSE 2003 | |
| Bb. Pilipinas-WORLD 2003 |
Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon |
| Bb. Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL 2003 | |
| Bb. Pilipinas-QUEEN OF TOURISM 2003 |
Noela Mae Evangelista |
| Bb. Pilipinas 1ST RUNNER-UP 2003 |
Kate Sephora Baesa |
| The 12 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
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Special awards
| Special Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Best in Swimsuit | #18 Angelina Louise Corstorphan |
| Best in Evening Gown | #23 Carla Gay Balingit |
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Miss Friendship | #10 Carolyn Ramos |
| Miss Talent | #22 Gretchen Malalad |
Minor awards/Sponsor Awards
| Sponsor Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night | #19 Maria Rafaela Yunon |
| Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair | #25 Maria Elena Andaya |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | #18 Angelina Louise Corstorphan |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | #20 Noela Mae Evangelista |
| Binibining Avon | #20 Noela Mae Evangelista |
| Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) Sunniest Personality | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy | #22 Gretchen Malalad |
| Miss Myra 300-E | #12 Jhezarie Javier |
| Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award | #14 Jacquelyne Inoferio |
The Candidates
| No. | Contestant | Age, Ht, Representing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria del Carmen Muertegui Antigua | 24, 5'6.5", Cebu City |
| 2 | Anna Kathrina Fagela Ashby | 19, 5'6", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 3 | Cherry May Bacarro | 24, 5'6", Cagayan de Oro City |
| 4 | Aloha Crisostomo | 24, 5'6", Angeles City |
| 5 | Nilda Perelonia Baliwag | 20, 5'6.5", Makati City, Metro Manila |
| 6 | Farrah Casilda Asdillo Tuballa | 19, 5'7", Zamboanga City |
| 7 | Gladys Cruz | 20, 5'7", Bulacan |
| 8 | Ruth Faye Toribio | 22, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 9 | Jeramie Cortes Alagon | 20, 5'8", Zambales |
| 10 | Carolyn Ramos | 22, 5'7", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 11 | Penelope Grulla | 24, 5'8", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 12 | Jhezarie Gamez Javier | 21, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 13 | Kate Sephora Roldan Baesa | 20, 5'11.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 14 | Jacquelyne Inoferio | 19, 5'10.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 15 | Anne Marie Sio Falcon | 21, 5'11", San Juan City, Metro Manila |
| 16 | Sanya Astra Smith | 18, 5'10", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 17 | Ariane Garcia | 18, 5'9", Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| 18 | Angelina Louise Hubilla Corstorphan | 17, 5'9", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 19 | Maria Rafaela Verdadero Yunon | 21, 5'9", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 20 | Noela Mae Buhion Evangelista | 20, 5'8.5", Iligan City |
| 21 | Angelica Santos Sandel | 21, 5'7", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 22 | Gretchen Malalad | 24, 5'8", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 23 | Carla Gay Sunga Balingit | 19, 5'7", Angeles City, Pampanga |
| 24 | Diana Lim Sadie | 20, 5'7", Manila, Metro Manila |
| 25 | Maria Elena Genota Andaya | 24, 5'5.5", Batangas |
| 26 | Maria Althea Rose Mauricio | 21, 5'6", Bacolod City |
| 27 | Joy delos Reyes | 20, 5'4.5", Manila, Metro Manila |
Withdrawals
- Caroline Lontoc
- Marjorie Torres
- Sheryl Lou Franco
Repeaters and Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date
- Candidate #1, Maria del Carmen Antigua was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 1st runner-up / Miss Air
- Candidate #4, Aloha Crisostomo was Miss Philippines Earth 2001 candidate
- Candidate #9, Jeramie Alagon was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2002 Top 10 semifinalist
Post-Pageant Notes
- Bb. Pilipinas Universe, Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 but unplaced
- Bb. Pilipinas World, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 and was Top 5 finalist
- Bb. Pilipinas International, Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 but unplaced. She also competed at Miss ASEAN 2005 and was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005.
- Bb. Pilipinas 2nd Runner-up, Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 and was crowned Queen of Tourism International 2003
- Bb. Pilipinas Semi-finalist, Ana Marie Falcon entered show business with a screen name Francine Prieto