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. PlacementContestantInternational PlacementBinibining Pilipinas Universe 1997 Bb. #33 – Abbygale ArenasBinibining Pilipinas World 1997 Bb. #32 – Kristine Rachel FlorendoBinibining Pilipinas International 1997 Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter1st Runner-Up Bb. #15 – Abiele Arianne del Moral2nd Runner-Up Bb. #21 – Marivic GalangTop 10 Bb. #1 – Maureen Aleia Alcantara Bb. #2 – Rosario Gonzales Bb. #11 – Rochelle Romero Ong Bb. #12 – Joanne Golong Bb. #31– Germaine Christine Asuncion
Special awards
AwardContestantRef. Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo Miss Friendship Bb. #24 – Marites Descalso Miss Talent Bb. #4 – Gerby Cadungog Best In Swimsuit Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas Best In Evening Gown Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter Miss Sunsilk Beautiful Hair Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo Miss Close-Up Smile Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo Binibining Avon Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas Miss PAL Sunniest Personality Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo Miss Slimmer's World Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter
Contestants
30 contestants competed for the three titles. No.ContestantCity/ProvincePlacement 1 Maureen Aleia Alcantara Dagupan 2 Rosario Gonzales Manila 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 Mabalacat, Pampanga 12 Joanne Golong Tacloban City 13 Ivy Flores Teves Pasig City 14 Susan Jane Ritter Zamboanga City 15 Abiele Arianne del Moral Angeles City 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 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 32 Kristine Rachel Florendo Quezon City 33 Abbygale Arenas Angeles City
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. 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. 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.
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