Binibining Pilipinas 1964 was the first edition of Binibining Pilipinas, under the leadership of Stella Marquez-Araneta. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines on July 5, 1964. It was supposedly scheduled on July 3, 1964, but it was moved to two days after due to Typhoon Danding that affected Manila and Central Luzon.[1]
| Binibining Pilipinas 1964 | |
|---|---|
 Araneta Coliseum, the venue of the pageant | |
| Date | July 5, 1964 |
| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Entrants | 15 |
| Winner | Myrna Panlilio |
At the end of event, Lalaine Bennett, Miss Philippines 1963, crowned Myrna Panlilio as the first Binibining Pilipinas. Milagros Cataag was named Binibining Waling-waling (First Runner-Up), while Elvira Gonzales was named Binibining Ilang-Ilang (Second Runner-Up).[1][2][3]
Results edit
- Color keys
- The contestant did not place.
| Final result | Contestant | International placement |
|---|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas 1964 |
|
Unplaced – Miss Universe 1964
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| Binibining Waling-Waling (1st Runner-Up) |
|
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| Binibining Ilang-Ilang (2nd Runner-Up) |
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Candidates edit
15 delegates have been selected to compete in this year.[1]
| Candidate | Placement |
|---|---|
| Marilou Alberto | |
| Lilia Alvarez | |
| Milagros Cataag | Binibining Waling-Waling
|
| Edna Rossana Keyes | |
| Marita Dimayuga | |
| Aida Gaerlan | |
| Elvira Gonzales | Binibining Ilang-Ilang
|
| Elizabeth Gutierrez | |
| Carmelita Larrabaster | |
| Maria Sonia Orendain | |
| Maria Myrna Sese Panlilio | Binibining Pilipinas 1964
|
| Thelma Shaw | |
| Carmencita "Chiqui" Somes | |
| Milagros Sumayao | |
| Nina Zaldua |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f Lo, Ricky (March 10, 2018). "Looking back at 1st Bb. pageant in 1964". Philippine Star. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Tayag, Voltaire (June 6, 2019). "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ "(UPDATE) First-ever Binibining Pilipinas winner dies". ABS-CBN News. July 17, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2022.