Binibining Pilipinas 2017 was the 54th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on April 30, 2017.

At the end of the event, Rachel Peters was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2017 by Maxine Medina, Mariel de Leon was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 by Kylie Verzosa, Katarina Rodriguez was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 by Jennifer Ruth Hammond, Chanel Olive Thomas was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 by Joanna Louise Eden, Elizabeth Clenci was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 by Nicole Cordoves, and Nelda Ibe was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 by Nichole Marie Manalo. Charmaine Elima was named first runner-up and Kristel Guelos was named second runner-up.

Competition

Format There were several changes in this edition's format; there were twenty-five semi-finalists chosen for the first cut instead of fifteen. The closed-door interviews and other preliminary activities determined the twenty-five semi-finalists. These semi-finalists then competed in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Afterwards, they were narrowed down to fifteen, which included the winner of the People's Choice Award via text votes. The fifteen semi-finalists then competed at the question and answer contest, where the six winners and the two runners-up were determined.

Judges Paulo Avelino – Actor, model Mitzi Borromeo – News anchor and correspondent, CNN Philippines H.E. Rodrigo Amaral Souza – Ambassador of Brazil to the Philippines Phil Reed – Chief Operations Officer, BPI Holdings Inc. Ted Failon – Radio and TV News anchor, ABS-CBN Nandy Villar – ABS-CBN Marketing Head Gretchen Ho – TV host, former professional volleyball player H.E. Franz Jessen – Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines Eric Alberto – EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, PLDT-Smart, President and Chief Executive Officer of ePLDT Results Placements 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 Miss Universe Philippines 2017 Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive Thomas Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 Bb. #39 – Elizabeth Clenci Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 Bb. #31 – Katarina Rodriguez Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 Bb. #18 – Nelda Dorothea Ibe 1st Runner-Up Bb. #32 – Charmaine Elima 2nd Runner-Up Bb. #40 – Kristel Guelos Top 15 Bb. #10 – Jehza Mae Huelar Bb. #13 – Sirene Sutton Bb. #16 – Lara Grace Lacap Bb. #17 – Maria Camille Manalo Bb. #20 – Christagale Borja Bb. #28 – Juliana Kapeundl § Bb. #34 – Gabriela Patricia Ortega Top 25 Bb. #1 – Dane Felisse Marasigan Bb. #2 – Arienne Louise Calingo Bb. #6 – Maria Bejieleen Nama Bb. #7 – Jennyline Carla Malpaya Bb. #9 – Vanessa Saliba Bb. #26 – Ruffa Nava Bb. #27 – Beatrice Valente Bb. #33 – Kristie Rose Cequeña Bb. #37 – Sammie Anne Legaspi Bb. #38 – Ana Patricia Asturias § – Fan vote winner

Special awards AwardContestantRef. Miss Friendship Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive Thomas Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters Miss Talent Bb. #1 – Dane Felisse Marasigan Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice Bb. #20 – Christagale Borja Jag Denim Queen Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters Best in Swimsuit Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters Best in Long Gown Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon Miss Philippine Airlines Bb. #31 – Katarina Rodriguez Miss Cream Silk Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon

National Costume Category The contestant won the Best in National Costume award. AwardContestantDesignerBest in National Costume Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive ThomasEdwin Uy Top 10 Bb. #7 – Jennyline Carla MalpayaJonti Martinez Bb. #10 – Jehza Mae HuelarErich Miñoza Bb. #13 – Sirene SuttonRoland Alzate Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de LeonCary Santiago Bb. #18 – Nelda IbeFrederick Berches Bb. #20 – Christagale BorjaNick Guarino Bb. #26 – Ruffa NavaJohn Cliff Bb. #29 – Karla May Manongsong Jun Ilusorio Bb. #31 – Katarina RodriguezFrancis Libiran

Contestants Forty contestants competed for six titles.

No.ContestantAgeHometown 1 Dane Felisse Marasigan 26 Batangas 2 Arienne Louise Calingo 24 Pampanga 3 Maria Gail Devora Tobes 22 Northern Samar 4 Jessica Ramirez 25 Oriental Mindoro 5 Joselle Mariano 21 Trece Martires 6 Maria Benjieleen Nama 24 Laguna 7 Jennyline Carla Malpaya 25 Marilao 8 Leitz Camyll Ang 24 Malabon 9 Vanessa Saliba 21 Rizal 10 Jehza Mae Huelar 22 Davao City 11 Kimberly Pajares 26 Bataan 12 Angelique Celine de Leon 26 Mandaluyong 13 Sirene Sutton 23 Las Piñas 14 Sarah Jireh Asido 26 Bulacan 15 Maria Angelica De Leon 23 Las Piñas 16 Larah Grace Lacap 26 Quezon City 17 Maria Camille Manalo 26 Cavite 18 Nelda Dorothea Ibe 23 Tarlac 19 Rachel Peters 25 Camarines Sur 20 Christagale Borja 26 Samar 21 Jamaica Elysse Ambal 24 Calamba 22 Chanel Olive Thomas 26 Nueva Ecija 23 Arah Salientes 21 San Fernando 24 Dindi Joy Pajares 23 Orani 25 Clarice Marion Villareal 23 Antipolo 26 Ruffa Nava 23 Iloilo City 27 Beatrice Valente 24 Bayawan 28 Juliana Kapeundl 25 Balayan 29 Karla May Manongsong 24 San Jose del Monte 30 Mae Liezel Ramos 26 Naga 31 Katarina Rodriguez 24 Davao City 32 Charmaine Elima 24 Binangonan 33 Kristie Rose Cequeña 24 Santa Rosa 34 Gabriela Patricia Ortega 26 La Union 35 Thoreen Halvorsen 24 Palawan 36 Gillian Eliza Colcol 25 Antipolo 37 Sammie Anne Legaspi 24 Ilocos Sur 38 Ana Patricia Asturias 24 Tacloban 39 Elizabeth Clenci 26 Mandaue 40 Kristel Guelos 24 Tanauan

Notes

Post-pageant notes

Rachel Peters competed at Miss Universe 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada and finished in the top 10. Mariel de Leon competed at Miss International 2017 in Tokyo, Japan and was unplaced. Chanel Olive Thomas competed at Miss Supranational 2017 in Poland and finished in the top 10. Thomas also won the Miss Friendship award. Elizabeth Clenci competed at Miss Grand International 2017 in Phú Quốc, Vietnam and finished as second runner-up. Nelda Ibe competed at Miss Globe 2017 in Tirana, Albania and finished as first runner-up. Katarina Rodriguez competed at Miss Intercontinental 2017 in Hurghada, Egypt and finished as the first runner-up. She also won the Miss Media Popularity award and was first runner-up in the best in national costume award. After Miss Intercontinental, Rodriguez won Miss World Philippines 2018. She then competed at Miss World 2018 in Sanya, China and was unplaced. Jehza Huelar competed at Binibining Pilipinas 2018 and won Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018. Huelar competed at Miss Supranational 2018 in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland and finished in the top 10 . After Binibining Pilipinas, Dindi Pajares competed at Miss World Philippines 2021 and was appointed Miss Supranational Philippines 2021 by a vote of her fellow contestants due to the postponement of the finals night. Pajares then competed at Miss Supranational 2021 where she reached the top 12.

References

External links Binibining Pilipinas Official website