Bb. Pilipinas 2018 candidates compete for national costume honors

The 40 Binibining Pilipinas candidates transformed themselves into queens and warriors as they showed off their national costumes on Saturday.

The ladies donned designer gowns made of pearls, ethnic fabrics, and even woven mats during the annual National Costume Competition at the Kia Theater in Cubao.

Look: The 40 Binibining Pilipinas candidates in their national costumes pic.twitter.com/KGiTHCCB1M

— Jessica Bartolome (@jacbartolome) March 3, 2018

National costumes of Binibining Pilipinas candidates 31-40 pic.twitter.com/80Wc8wedlU

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While each candidate successfully embodied the Filipino culture and spirit, ten candidates stood out more than the others.

The Top 10 Best in National Costume were, in no particular order:

1. Binibini 33 Stephanie Joy Abellanida
2. Binibini 4 Ana Patricia Asturias
3. Binibini 18 Rosantonette Mendoza
4. Binibini 19 Michelle Gumabao
5. Binibini 35 Sandra Lemonon
6. Binibini 11 Aya Abesamis
7. Binibini 31 Jehza Huelar
8. Binibini 20 Catriona Gray
9. Binibini 30 Sarah Margarette Joson
10. Binibini 29 Samantha Avestruz

Top 10 Best in National Costume:

33 Stephanie Joy Abellanida
4 Ana Patricia Asturias
18 Rosantonette Mendoza
19 Michelle Gumabao
35 Sandra Lemonon
11 Aya Abesamis
31 Jehza Huelar
20 Catriona Gray
30 Sarah Margarette Joson
29 Samantha Avestruz pic.twitter.com/UXKGZyWObz

— Jessica Bartolome (@jacbartolome) March 3, 2018

— DVM, GMA News