Bb. Pilipinas 2008 Winners

Last Saturday, March 8 at the Araneta Coliseum held the Grand Coronation Night for the country’s most prestigious beauty pageant the Binibining Pilipinas 2008.

It was a memorable evening as 24 official candidates battled for the much-coveted titles in a Philippine festival-inspired production staged by GMA 7 with its main host Paolo Bediones, Charlene Gonzales-Mulach and Precious Lara Guigaman. Guest performers were the Whiplash Dancers, Paolo Paraiso, Alfred Vargas, Marco Alcaraz, Aljur Abrenica, and the Angelos who serenade the beautiful ladies.

Bb. Pilipinas 2008 Winners

 After the battle in the Swimsuit, Long Gown, Question and Answer, merged the winners of the night. The Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 was bagged by Candidate number 2, 22 year-old, Miss Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008 is Candidate number 7, Ms. Jennifer Barrientos, 22 years old and Candidate number 15, 17 year-old Ms. Janina San Miguel who was a very surprised winner after the controversial Q&A portion. The three ladies will represent our country in their respective title for Miss International 2008 in Japan, Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam, and Miss World 2008 in Ukraine.

The runner’s up, 1st runner up Candidate number 8, 18 year-old Danielle Castaño and 2nd runner up Candidate number 18, 24 years old Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag.

Other candidates who won special awards included Miss Natasha: #2 Patricia Fernandez, Miss Natasha Poise & Grace, Miss Bacchus Energy Drink, Miss Ever Bilena, Miss Philippine Air Lines (PAL) and Miss Photogenic: #8 Danielle Castano, Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice: #20 Roxanne Tadique, Miss Talent: #24 Rizza Liz Catigan, #6 Evangeline Mae Castillo,Best in Swimsuit and Best in Long Gown #15 Janina San Miguel

(From L-R): Bb. Pilipinas International 2008 Patricia Fernandez, Bb. Pilipinas Universe 2008 Jennifer Barrientos, Bb. Pilipinas World 2008 Janina San Miguel

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