Binibining Pilipinas 1999 was the 36th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on February 20, 1999.
| Binibining Pilipinas 1999 | |
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.jpg) Miriam Quiambao, Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 | |
| Date | February 20, 1999 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 30 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Miriam Quiambao Quezon City |
| Congeniality | Chadrose de Guzman Pasig |
| Photogenic | Miriam Quiambao Quezon City |
At the end of the event, Jewel May Lobaton crowned Janelle Bautista as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999, Rachel Soriano crowned Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Colette Centeno crowned Lalaine Edson as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999. Michelle Arcangel was named First Runner-Up, while Joelle Marie Pelaez was named Second Runner-Up.
More than a month after the pageant, Janelle Bautista voluntarily relinquished her title due to a defective passport and citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999. Lalaine Edson assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Georgina Sandico, one of the 10 semi-finalists, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999.[1][2][3]
Results
- Color keys
- The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
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| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 |
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Resigned due to citizenship issues
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| Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 |
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1st Runner-Up – Miss Universe 1999
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| Binibining Pilipinas International 1999 |
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Unplaced – Miss World 1999
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Unplaced – Miss International 1999
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 10 |
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Special Awards
| Award | Contestant |
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| Best In Swimsuit |
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| Best In Evening Gown |
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| Miss Photogenic/AGFA |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Miss Talent |
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| Miss Lux Super Rich |
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| Miss Creamsilk |
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| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin |
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| Miss Close-Up Smile |
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| Miss Internet |
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| Binibining Avon |
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| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality |
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| Miss Slimmer's World |
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| Miss Supreme Energy |
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Board of Judges
- Carlos A. Arellano – Chairman & President, Social Security System
- JV 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
- Asi Taulava – Professional basketball player
- Michelle Van Eimeren – 1994 Miss Australia
- Alice Lee – National Director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production
- Jaime Dichaves – Vice President for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines
Contestants
30 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement | |
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| 1 | Myrna Cruz | 17 | Pateros | ||
| 2 | Joelle Marie Pelaez | 22 | Quezon City | 2nd Runner-Up
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| 3 | Johanna Paula Abinuman | 17 | Cebu City | ||
| 4 | Anna May Corveau | 21 | Bulacan | ||
| 5 | Miriam Quiambao | 23 | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas World 1999
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| 6 | Chadrose de Guzman | 18 | Pasig | ||
| 7 | Kathrina Sanchez | 19 | Pangasinan | ||
| 8 | Mailene Figueroa | 18 | Pampanga | ||
| 9 | Janelle Bautista | 22 | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999
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| 10 | Catherine Espiritu | 20 | Marikina | ||
| 11 | Evita Bunyi | 23 | Quezon | ||
| 12 | Jamine Esperat | 21 | Quezon City | ||
| 13 | Maria Christina Pamintuan | 22 | Davao City | ||
| 14 | Bernadette Baguyo | 18 | Pateros | ||
| 15 | Lalaine Edson | 21 | Marikina | Binibining Pilipinas International 1999
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| 16 | Jaimie Josue | 20 | Las Piñas | ||
| 17 | Marilou Silva | 18 | Lipa, Batangas | ||
| 18 | Johanna Ruiz | 23 | San Juan | Top 10
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| 19 | Ethel de Paz | 20 | Imus, Cavite | ||
| 20 | Mia Teodora Tiglao | 19 | Angeles City | ||
| 21 | Maria Zarifa Alonso | withdrew
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| 22 | Angela Cheryl Penson | 20 | Parañaque | Top 10
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| 23 | January Mae Morales | 20 | Valenzuela | Top 10
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| 24 | Honeylene Laurente | 19 | Pasig | ||
| 25 | Georgina Anne Sandico | 19 | Bicolandia | Top 10
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| 26 | Maricris Perez | 23 | Pasay | ||
| 27 | Joanna Rafbel Serrano | 17 | Makati | Top 10
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| 28 | Michelle Arcangel | 24 | Victoria, Oriental Mindoro | 1st Runner-Up
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| 29 | Myrasol Magura | 24 | San Juan | ||
| 30 | Jade Ann Diaz | 21 | San Juan | ||
Notes
Post-pageant Notes
- After being elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999, Miriam Quiambao competed at the Miss Universe 1999 pageant in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, and was named First Runner-Up. Quiambao also won the Clairol Herbal Essence Style Award. Lalaine Edson and Georgina Sandico where also elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-World1999 and Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999, respectively.[1][4]
- Lalaine Edson competed at Miss World 1999 in London and was unplaced. Georgina Sandico was also unplaced when she competed at the Miss International 1999 pageant in Tokyo, Japan. After her stint at Miss World, Edson never came back to crown her successor and has since stayed in London as a model.[5]
- Jamine Esperat and Joanna Rafbel Serrano competed again at Binibining Pilipinas 2000 and Binibining Pilipinas 2005, respectively. Esperat was unplaced when she competed in 2000, and Serrano was a semifinalist when she competed in 2005.[6]
References
- ^ a b Cueto, Francis Earl (March 25, 1999). "Reigning Bb. RP stripped of title". Manila Standard. pp. 1–2. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 19, 2015). "What Miriam withholds in her 'tell all' book". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Top 10 Dethroned Beauty Queens". Spot.ph. April 26, 2010. Retrieved September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Miriam Quiambao recreates Miss Universe pose". ABS-CBN News. March 22, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (December 7, 2002). "Lalaine Edson OK in UK". Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (March 19, 2005). "Showbiz lookalikes among Bb. Pilipinas bets". Philippine Star. Retrieved March 23, 2022.