Binibining Pilipinas 2018 was the 55th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 18, 2018.[1]

Binibining Pilipinas 2018
Catriona Gray, Miss Universe Philippines 2018
DateMarch 18, 2018
Presenters
EntertainmentIñigo Pascual
ThemeCelebrating the Art of Beauty
VenueSmart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
BroadcasterABS-CBN
Entrants40
Placements25
WinnerCatriona Elisa Gray
Albay
CongenialityMarie Sherry Ann Tormes
Mandaluyong
Best National CostumeCatriona Elisa Gray
Albay
PhotogenicEva Psychee Patalinjug
Cebu City
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At the end of the event, Rachel Peters crowned Catriona Gray as Miss Universe Philippines 2018, Maria Angelica de Leon crowned Ahtisa Manalo as Binibining Pilipinas International 2018, Chanel Olive Thomas crowned Jehza Huelar as Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018, Elizabeth Clenci crowned Eva Patalinjug as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2018, Katarina Rodriguez crowned Karen Gallman as Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018, and Nelda Ibe crowned Michele Gumabao as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018. Vickie Rushton was named 1st Runner-Up and Samantha Bernardo was named 2nd Runner-Up.[1][2][3]

This pageant marks the emerald edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant. To mark the occasion, new crowns were designed for the incoming titleholders, and, for the first time, crowns were also awarded to the first and second runners-up.[4]

Results

Placements

Color keys
  •   The contestant won in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was a Finalist/Runner-up in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International placement
Miss Universe Philippines 2018 Winner – Miss Universe 2018
Binibining Pilipinas International 2018 1st Runner-Up – Miss International 2018
Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018
  • Bb. #31 – Jehza Mae Huelar
Top 10 – Miss Supranational 2018
Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2018
  • Bb. #32 – Eva Psychee Patalinjug
Unplaced – Miss Grand International 2018
Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 Winner – Miss Intercontinental 2018
Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2018 Top 15 – The Miss Globe 2018
1st Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
Top 15
  • Bb. #3 – Murielle Adrienne Orais
  • Bb. #11 – Maria Andrea Abesamis
  • Bb. #15 – Juliana Kapeundl
  • Bb. #21 – Anjame Magbitang
  • Bb. #24 – Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
  • Bb. #26 – Wynonah Van Joy Buot
  • Bb. #35 – Sandra Lemonon
Top 25
  • Bb. #4 – Ana Patricia Asturias
  • Bb. #7 – Sigrid Grace Flores
  • Bb. #8 – Marie Sherry Ann Tormes
  • Bb. #9 – Agatha Lei Romero
  • Bb. #10 – Kayesha Clauden Chua
  • Bb. #13 – Kristie Rose Cequeña
  • Bb. #23 – Ena Louis Velasco
  • Bb. #34 – Mary Joy de Castro
  • Bb. #37 – Patrizia Mariah Garcia
  • Bb. #39 – Trixia Marie Maraña

Special awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Ever Bilena [5]
[6]
[7]
[8]
Miss Blackwater
Miss EB Advance
  • Bb. #3 – Murielle Orais
Miss Careline
Pitoy Moreno Best in National Costume
Miss Jag Denim Queen
Reader's Choice
Best in Talent
  • Bb. #8 – Sherry Ann Tormes
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #8 – Sherry Ann Tormes
Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic)
  • Bb. #32 – Eva Patalinjug
Binibining PAL
  • Bb. #3 – Murielle Orais
Best in Swimsuit
Best in Long Gown
Miss Cream Silk

Judges

Contestants

40 contestants competed for the six titles.[10]

No. Contestant Age[a] Hometown
1 Vickie Marie Milagrosa Rushton 25 Negros Occidental
2 Katherine Jane Ventura 22 Antipolo
3 Murielle Adrienne Orais 26 Cebu City
4 Ana Patricia Asturias 25 Tacloban
5 Rose Marie Murphy 25 Butuan
6 Janice Roman 25 Manila
7 Sigrid Grace Flores 25 Catanduanes
8 Marie Sherry Ann Tormes 26 Mandaluyong
9 Agatha Lei Romero 23 Quezon City
10 Kayesha Clauden Chua 25 Bicol
11 Maria Andrea Abesamis 26 Pasig
12 Janette Roanne Sturm 26 General Santos
13 Kristie Rose Cequeña 26 Santa Rosa
14 Samantha Mae Bernardo 25 Puerto Princesa
15 Juliana Kapeundl 26 Batangas
16 Annalita Vizcarra 23 Murcia
17 Maria Ahtisa Manalo 20 Quezon
18 Rosantonette Mendoza 26 Mandaluyong
19 Michele Theresa Gumabao 25 Quezon City
20 Catriona Elisa Gray 24 Albay
21 Anjame Magbitang 19 Hagonoy
22 Sophia Juliann Baino 24 Batangas
23 Ena Louis Velasco 25 Cebu City
24 Edjelyn Joy Gamboa 25 Oriental Mindoro
25 Jerelleen Rodriguez 25 Nasugbu
26 Wynonah Van Joy Buot 24 Cebu
27 Henna Kaizelle Cajandig 25 Sultan Kudarat
28 Angelica Mae Corbe 24 Legazpi
29 Samantha Kaye Avestruz 20 Leyte
30 Sarah Margarette Joson 24 Manila
31 Jehza Mae Huelar 23 Davao City
32 Eva Psychee Patalinjug 23 Cebu City
33 Stephanie Joy Abellanida 22 Cotabato
34 Mary Joy de Castro 22 Davao del Norte
35 Sandra Lemonon 23 Pasig
36 Loren Mar Artajos 27 Ilocos Sur
37 Patrizia Mariah Garcia 24 Cainta
38 Karen Juanita Gallman 25 Bohol
39 Trixia Marie Maraña 25 Dumaguete
40 Angelie Aubrey Asuncion 24 Casiguran

Notes

  1. ^ Ages at the time of the pageant

Post-pageant notes

  • Catriona Gray competed at Miss Universe 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand and won. Karen Gallman also won when she competed at the Miss Intercontinental 2018 pageant in Manila. Gray was the fourth Miss Universe from the Philippines, while Gallman was the first Miss Intercontinental from the Philippines.[11][12]
  • Maria Ahtisa Manalo competed at Miss International 2018 in Tokyo, Japan where she finished as First Runner-Up. On the other hand, Jehza Huelar finished as a Top 10 finalist when she competed at Miss Supranational 2018 in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland.[13][14]
  • Eva Pyschee Patalinjug competed at Miss Grand International 2018 in Yangon, Myanmar but was unplaced. Patalinjug is currently the National Director of the Hiyas ng Pilipinas pageant, the first national pageant based in Cebu.[15][16]
  • Michele Gumabao competed at The Miss Globe 2018 pageant in Albania where she finished as a Top 15 semifinalist. She also bagged the Miss Social Media and Miss Dream Girl awards. After her stint at Binibining Pilipinas, Gumabao competed at the Miss Universe Philippines 2020 pageant representing Quezon City, and finished as Second Runner-Up.[17][18]
  • Maria Andrea Abesamis competed again at Binibining Pilipinas in 2019 where she finished as First Runner-Up. She then took over the Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2019 title after the resignation of Samantha Lo. Abesamis was supposed to be the representative of the Philippines at the 2020 edition of Miss Grand International, but was not able to compete internationally due to age restrictions. Furthermore, Samantha Bernardo, Second Runner-Up at Binibining Pilipinas 2019 and candidate at Binibining Pilipinas 2021, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2020 and withdrew her participation at Binibining Pilipinas 2021. Bernardo became the representative of the Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2020 pageant in Bangkok, Thailand where she finished as First Runner-Up.[19][20]

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