Binibining Pilipinas 1997
Binibining Pilipinas 1997 | |
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Date | March 2, 1997 |
Entertainment | |
Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
Broadcaster | ABS-CBN |
Entrants | 33 |
Placements | 10 |
Winner | Abbygale Arenas Angeles City |
Congeniality | Marites Descalso Pampanga |
Photogenic | Kristine Florendo Quezon City |
Binibining Pilipinas 1997 was the 34th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 2, 1997.
At the end of the event, Aileen Damiles crowned Abbygale Williamson Arenas as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997, Daisy Reyes crowned Kristine Florendo as Binibining Pilipinas World 1997, and Melanie Marquez, Miss International 1979, crowned Susan Jane Juan Ritter as Binibining Pilipinas International 1997. Abiele Arianne del Moral was named First Runner-Up, while Marivic Galang was named Second Runner-Up.
Results
- Color keys
- The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
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Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997 |
| Miss Photogenic – Miss Universe 1997 |
Binibining Pilipinas World 1997 |
| Unplaced – Miss World 1997 |
Binibining Pilipinas International 1997 |
| Top 15 – Miss International 1997 |
1st Runner-Up |
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2nd Runner-Up |
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Top 10 |
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Special Awards
Award | Contestant | Ref. |
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Miss Photogenic/AGFA |
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Miss Friendship |
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Miss Talent |
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Best In Swimsuit |
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Best In Evening Gown |
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Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin |
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Miss Sunsilk Beautiful Hair |
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Miss Close-Up Smile |
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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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Contestants
30 contestants competed for the three titles.
No. | Contestant | City/Province | Placement |
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1 | Maureen Aleia Alcantara | Dagupan | Top 10 |
2 | Rosario Gonzales | Manila | Top 10 |
3 | Judith Austria | Taguig | |
4 | Gerby Cadungog | Marinduque | |
5 | Josephine Joy Astor | Angeles City | |
6 | Marie Anjeline Serrano | Butuan | |
7 | Maria Lualhati Malata | Davao City | |
8 | Alma Rita Eloisa Dupaya | Lal-lo, Cagayan | |
9 | Luningning Kilala Rances | Valenzuela | |
11 | Rochelle Romero Ong[4] | Mabalacat, Pampanga | Top 10 |
12 | Joanne Golong | Tacloban City | Top 10 |
13 | Ivy Flores Teves | Pasig City | |
14 | Susan Jane Ritter | Zamboanga City | Binibining Pilipinas International 1997 |
15 | Abiele Arianne del Moral | Angeles City | 1st Runner-Up |
16 | Jo Anne Cabal | Parañaque | |
17 | Gretchen Abuso Loquias | Camiguin | |
18 | Divine Mercado Burce | Laguna | |
20 | Zara Jane De Jesus | Bulacan | |
21 | Marivic Galang | Apalit, Pampanga | 2nd Runner-Up |
22 | Amanda Guidotti | San Juan | |
23 | Marion Leonore Filart | Manila | |
24 | Marites Descalso | Pampanga | |
25 | Maria Nelia Ilano | Baliuag, Bulacan | |
26 | Mari-Gold Jacela | Malabon | |
27 | Lizel Vinasoy | Isabela | |
29 | Jo-Anne Dominguez | Lubao, Pampanga | |
30 | Lowella Bulilan | Lubao, Pampanga | |
31 | Germaine Christine Asuncion | Filipino Community of North America | Top 10 |
32 | Kristine Rachel Florendo | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas World 1997 |
33 | Abbygale Arenas | Angeles City | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997 |
Notes
Post-pageant Notes
- Abbygale Arenas did not place at Miss Universe 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, she was awarded as Miss Photogenic. Arenas previously won the 1992 Supermodel of the Philippines and competed at the 1992 Supermodel of the World, but was unplaced.[5]
- Kristine Florendo competed at Miss World 1997 in the Seychelles but was unplaced. On the other hand, Susan Jane Ritter competed at Miss International 1997 in Kyoto, Japan, and was one of Top 15.[3]
- Rochelle Romero Ong competed at Mutya ng Pilipinas 1998, where she was eventually crowned Mutya ng Pilpinas-Asia Pacific 1998. She competed at Miss Asia Pacific 1998 but did not place.[6]
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