Binibining Pilipinas 2002 was the 39th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 16, 2002.
At the end of the event Zorayda Ruth Andam crowned Karen Loren Agustin as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2002, Gilrhea Quinzon crowned Katherine Ann Manalo as Binibining Pilipinas World 2002, while Maricarl Tolosa crowned Kristine Alzar as Binibining Pilipinas International 2002. Margaret-Ann Bayot was named First Runner-Up, while Maria Lourdes Magno was named Second Runner-Up. Later that year, Bayot competed in the Miss Internet WWW pageant and finished as second runner-up.
Results
Color keys The contestant was a 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 Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2002 Bb. #19 - Karen Loren Agustin Binibining Pilipinas World 2002 Bb. #17 - Katherine Anne Manalo Binibining Pilipinas International 2002 Bb. #5 - Kristine Alzar 1st Runner-Up Bb. #15 - Margaret-Ann Bayot 2nd Runner-Up Bb. #20 - Maria Lourdes Magno Top 12 Bb. #4 - Lakambini Alto Bb. #9 - Sherlyn Ram Bb. #12 - Sherilene Parcon Bb. #14 - Katherine Aban Bb. #16 - Heidi Punsalan Bb. #18 - Anna Teresita Lopez Bb. #22 - Nuriza Abeja
Special awards Award Contestant Best in Swimsuit Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne Manalo Best in Evening Gown Bb. #19 – Karen Loren Agustin Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #15 – Margaret-Ann Bayot Miss Friendship Bb. #3 – Athena Claveria Miss Talent Bb. #8 – Sheila Margrethe AlonsoMiss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night Bb. #19 – Karen Loren AgustinMiss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair Bb. #15 – Margaret-Ann BayotMiss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #9 – Sherlyn RamMiss Close-Up Smile Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne ManaloMiss Yehey Internet Bb. #15 – Margaret-Ann BayotBinibining Avon Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne ManaloMiss PAL Sunniest Personality Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne ManaloMiss Red Bull Supreme Energy Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne ManaloMiss Myra 300-E Bb. #17 – Katherine Anne Manalo
Contestants 23 contestants competed for the three titles. No. Contestant Age Represented Placement 1 Sandra Rebancos 23 Kalinga 2 Melanie Abigail Capati 18 Valenzuela 3 Athena Claveria 24 Novaliches, Quezon City 4 Lakambini Alto 22 Pasig 5 Kristine Alzar 20 Lipa, Batangas 6 Kathleen Lloyd Cawan 19 Bacoor, Cavite 7 Elaine Andes 21 Zamboanga City 8 Sheila Margrethe Alonso 17 Negros Oriental 9 Sherlyn Ram 20 Baguio 10 Mary Hyacinth Zalamea 24 Angeles City 11 Jazel Mañalac 19 Dinalupihan, Bataan 12 Sherilene Parcon 21 Camalaniugan, Cagayan 13 Gilmarie Lourdes Pacamarra 18 Camarines Sur 14 Katherine Aban 20 San Fernando, La Union 15 Margaret-Ann Bayot 19 Antipolo 16 Heidi Punsalan 22 Pampanga 17 Katherine Anne Manalo 22 Parañaque 18 Anna Teresita Lopez 19 Parañaque 19 Karen Loren Agustin 19 Manila 20 Maria Lourdes Magno 21 Nueva Ecija 21 Mary-Ann Samiado 21 Quezon City 22 Nuriza Abeja Jr. 24 Quezon City 23 Maria Criselda Osorio 23 Parañaque
Notes Post-pageant notes Karen Loren Agustin competed at Miss Universe 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico but was unplaced. Katherine Anne Manalo competed at Miss World 2002 in London, United Kingdom and was one of the ten semifinalists. Kristine Alzar competed at Miss International 2002 in Tokyo, Japan but was unplaced. Prior to competing in Miss International, Alzar competed at Miss Tourism International Black Sea 2002 and won. Margaret-Ann Bayot competed at Miss Internet WWW 2002 and was 2nd Runner-up. She competed again at Binibining Pilipinas 2004 and won Binibining Pilipinas International 2004. She competed at Miss International 2004 in Beijing, China and was one of the fifteen semifinalists.
References
External links Official Binibining Pilipinas website