Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (billed as The Ruby Year) was the 40th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2003.

At the end of the event, Karen Loren Agustin crowned Carla Gay Balingit as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003. Katherine Anne Manalo crowned Maria Rafaela Yunon as Binibining Pilipinas World 2003, while Kristine Alzar crowned Jhezarie Javier as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003. Kate Sephora Baesa was named First Runner-Up, while Noela Mae Evangelista was named Second Runner-Up.

Later that year, Noela Mae Evangelista was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003.

Results Color keys The contestant Won in an International pageant. The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant. The contestant did not place. Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003 Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit Binibining Pilipinas World 2003 Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela Yunon Binibining Pilipinas-International 2003 Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier 1st Runner-Up Bb. #13 – Kate Sephora Baesa 2nd Runner-Up Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003) Top 12 Bb. #1 – Maria del Carmen Antigua Bb. #15 – Anne Marie Falcon Bb. #16 – Sanya Astra Smith Bb. #17 – Ariane Garcia Bb. #18 – Angelina Louise Corstorphan Bb. #24 – Diana Sadie Bb. #25 – Maria Elena Andaya

Special awards AwardContestantRef. Best in Swimsuit Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan Best in Evening Gown Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier Miss Friendship Bb. #10 – Carolyn Ramos Miss Talent Bb. #22 – Gretchen MalaladMiss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela YunonMiss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair Bb. #25 – Maria Elena AndayaMiss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #18 – Angelina CorstorphanMiss Close-Up Smile Bb. #20 – Noela Mae EvangelistaBinibining Avon Bb. #20 – Noela Mae EvangelistaMiss PAL Sunniest Personality Bb. #12 – Jhezarie JavierMiss Red Bull Supreme Energy Bb. #22 – Gretchen MalaladMiss Myra 300-E Bb. #12 – Jhezarie JavierManila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award Bb. #14 – Jacquelyne Inoferio

Contestants 27 contestants competed for the three titles. No. Contestant Age City/Province Placement 1 Maria del Carmen Antigua 24 Cebu City 2 Anna Kathrina Ashby 19 Quezon City 3 Cherry May Bacarro 24 Cagayan de Oro 4 Aloha Crisostomo 24 Angeles City 5 Nilda Perelonia Baliwag 20 Makati 6 Farrah Casilda Tuballa 19 Zamboanga City 7 Gladys Cruz 20 Bulacan 8 Ruth Faye Toribio 22 Quezon City 9 Jeramie Cortes Alagon 20 Zambales 10 Carolyn Ramos 22 Quezon City 11 Penelope Grulla 24 Manila 12 Jhezarie Javier 21 Antipolo 13 Kate Sephora Baesa 20 Quezon City 14 Jacquelyne Inoferio 19 San Pedro, Laguna 15 Anne Marie Falcon 21 Mandaluyong 16 Sanya Astra Smith 18 Makati 17 Ariane Garcia 18 Lucena 18 Angelina Louise Corstorphan 17 Pasig 19 Maria Rafaela Yunon 21 Tarlac 20 Noela Mae Evangelista 20 Iligan 21 Angelica Sandel 21 San Juan 22 Gretchen Malalad 24 Pasig 23 Carla Gay Balingit 19 Angeles City 24 Diana Sadie 20 Bicol Region 25 Maria Elena Andaya 24 Batangas City 26 Maria Althea Rose Mauricio 21 Bacolod 27 Joy delos Reyes 20 Makati

Notes

Post-pageant notes Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 in Panama City but was unplaced. On the other hand, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 in Sanya, China and was one of the five finalists. Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 in Tokyo but was unplaced. She then was handpicked to compete at the Miss ASEAN 2005 pageant in Bali, Indonesia. She was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005 and also won the Miss Natural Beauty award. Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 in Turkey and won.

References

External links Official pageant website