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.
Results
Placements
| Final results | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas International | Patricia Isabel Medina Fernandez |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe | Jennifer Barrientos |
| Binibining Pilipinas World | Janina San Miguel |
| 1st runner-up | Danielle Castaño |
| 2nd runner-up | Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag |
| Top 10 Finalists (in order of announcement) |
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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
- Eizza Rancesca Lim
- Patricia Fernandez
- Toni Alyessa Hipolito
- Karla Paula Henry
- Ma. Kristelle Lazaro
- Evangeline Mae Castillo
- Jennifer Barrientos
- Danielle Kirsten Castaño
- Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero
- Arvin Gail Arriola
- Gianni Michelle Laudato
- Jaysel Arrozal
- Tabetha Jo Frick
- Karen Golar
- Janina San Miguel
- Margarita Gutierrez
- Lady Lou Garidan
- Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag
- Patricia Frye Francisco
- Roxanne Tadique
- Karla Cristina Garcia
- Maria Anne Kathleen Labung
- Agatha Fontanilla
- 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