Binibining Pilipinas 1996 was the 33rd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 24, 1996.
At the end of the event, Joanne Santos crowned Aileen Damiles as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996, Caroline Subijano, Binibining Pilipinas World 1994, crowned Daisy Reyes as Binibining Pilipinas World 1996, and Gladys Dueñas crowned Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt as Binibining Pilipinas International 1996. Maria Sovietskaya Bacud was named First Runner-Up, while Sonia Santiago 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.
Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996 Bb. #24 – Aileen Leng Damiles Binibining Pilipinas World 1996 Bb. #32 – Daisy Reyes Binibining Pilipinas International 1996 Bb. #34 – Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt 1st Runner-Up Bb. #16 – Maria Sovietskaya Bacud 2nd Runner-Up Bb. #36 – Sonia Santiago Top 12 Bb. #1 – Maria Estrella Ramos Bb. #9 – Amaneci Grace Ramos Bb. #11 – Patricia Ann Bermudez Bb. #13 – Kathleen Hipolito Bb. #19 – Elaine Calva Bb. #20 − Jaidee Salameda Bb. #33 − Ana Marie Craig
Special awards
AwardContestantRef. Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles Miss Friendship Bb. #29 – Helen Cabrera Miss Talent Bb. #3 – Maria Vina Claudette Oca Best In Swimsuit Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles Best In Evening Gown Bb. #32 – Daisy Reyes Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #34 – Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt Miss Lux Bb. #33 – Ana Marie Craig Miss Close-Up Smile Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles
Contestants
36 contestants competed for the three titles. No.ContestantCity/ProvincePlacement 1 Maria Estrella RamosSan Francisco, California 2 Lady Vhee DizonSampaloc, Manila 3 Maria Vina Claudette OcaBacolod 4 Maria Lourdes MayorSilang, Cavite 5 Farah Penelope SobremisanaBaao, Camarines Sur 6 Sheryl CamusDasmariñas, Cavite 7 Corazon PatawaranCavite 8 Ruby Ann OlivaresDasmariñas, Cavite 9 Amaneci Grace RamosBaguio 10 Maria Teresita LegacionMakati 11 Patricia Ann BermudezToronto, Canada 12 Maria Rowena TaylorCebu City 13 Kathleen HipolitoManila 14 Maria Carmelita EsmeliPasig City 15 Ivelle LegaspiBatangas City 16 Sovietskaya BacudParañaque 17 Catherine CastañedaTarlac 18 Grace EspirituNueva Ecija 19 Elaine CalvaCavite City 20 Jaidee SalamedaNorth America 21 Maria Gracita de RamosMarikina 22 Jennylin SalazarParañaque 23 Mylene del MoralKawit, Cavite 24 Aileen Leng DamilesLas Piñas 25 Jasmin Estrella EnriquezBulacan 26 Geena GarciaSilang, Cavite 27 Marie Franchete DariaMarikina 28 Kathleen SeguraQuezon City 29 Helen CabreraQuezon City 30 Lilybel SanchezLa Loma, Quezon City 31 Mary Suzette ViarPasig 32 Daisy ReyesParañaque 33 Ana Marie CraigMakati 34 Yedda Marie KittilstvedtCebu City 35 Mary Jane MedinaPateros 36 Sonia SantiagoCavite
Notes
Post-pageant notes
Aileen Damiles competed at Miss Universe 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada and was unplaced. However, she won the Miss Photogenic Award via the internet. Daisy Reyes was also unplaced when she competed at Miss World 1996 in Bengaluru, India, but was awarded the Miss Personality award. Yedda Kittilsvedt competed at Miss International 1996 in Kanazawa, Japan, and was one of the Top 15 semifinalists. Maria Teresita Legacion competed at Mutya ng Pilipinas 1996, and was named Second Runner-Up. Legacion then became Mutya ng Pilipinas-Tourism International 1996.
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