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Date
  
8 March 2008

Placements
  
10

Entrants
  
24

Binibining Pilipinas 2008

Presenters
  
Paolo Bediones, Charlene Gonzales, Precious Lara Quigaman

Venue
  
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines

Broadcaster
  
GMA Network(local), GMA Pinoy TV(international)

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 (Miss Philippines 2008), the 45th Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) beauty pageant, was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on 8 March 2008. Twenty-four candidates competed in the event, which was broadcast by GMA Network in the Philippines, and by GMA Pinoy TV internationally on 9 March. The event was hosted by Paolo Bediones and Charlene Gonzales. 2005 Miss International Precious Lara Quigaman was the pageant correspondent.

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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 30 September 2008, and the title was automatically transferred to first runner-up Danielle Castaño.

Special awards

Special Awards:

  • Best in Long Gown: Janina San Miguel
  • Best in Swimsuit: Janina San Miguel
  • Miss Friendship: Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo
  • Miss Photogenic: Danielle Castaño
  • Miss Talent: Rizza Liz Mondia 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 Castaño took over.

    Candidates

    1. Eizza Rancesca Santos Lim, 23, 5'5.5", Cainta, Rizal
    2. Patricia Isabel Medina Fernandez, 22, 5'7", Pasig City, Metro Manila
    3. Toni Alyessa Jaafar Hipolito, 18, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    4. Karla Paula Ginteroy Henry, 21, 5'6.5", Cebu City
    5. Maria Kristelle Micaller Lazaro, 22, 5'9", Albay
    6. Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo, 24, 5'8", Tarlac City
    7. Jennifer Barrientos, 22, 5'8", San Mateo, Rizal
    8. Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño, 18, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    9. Kathleen Phyllis Pagayanan Guerrero, 25, 5'9", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    10. Arvin Gail Balisi Arriola, 17, 5'9.5", Malolos, Bulacan
    11. Gianni Michelle Laudato, 24, 5'10", Bacoor, Cavite
    12. Jaysel Morelos Arrozal, 17, 5'9", Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
    13. Tabetha Jo Olaso Frick, 17, 5'11.5", Camarines Sur
    14. Karen Golar, 24, 5'9", Bago City, Negros Oriental
    15. Janina Miller San Miguel, 17, 5'10.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    16. Margarita Navarro Gutierrez, 24, 5'8.5", Manila, Metro Manila
    17. Lady Lou Sarte Garidan, 21, 5'8", North Cotabato
    18. Elizabeth Jacqueline Santander Nacuspag, 24, 5'8", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    19. Patricia Frye Francisco, 17, 5'6.5", Ilocos Sur
    20. Roxanne Buenaventura Tadique, 21, 5'7.5", Quezon City, Metro Manila
    21. Karla Cristina Mateo Garcia, 21, 5'8", Marilao, Bulacan
    22. Maria Anne Kathleen Honrade Labung, 22, 5'6", Pampanga
    23. Agatha Rosales Fontanilla, 21, 5'7", Catarman, Northern Samar
    24. Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan, 21, 5'5.5", Bacolod City

    Crossovers from Major National Pageants prior to this date

  • Candidate #1, Eizza Rancesca Lim was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004 1st runner-up
  • Candidate #2, Patricia Fernandez was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2006 1st runner-up
  • Candidate #18, Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag was Mutya ng Pilipinas 2005 candidate

    • 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

    Binibining Pilipinas 2008 Wikipedia
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