Binibining Pilipinas crowns its new queens
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The new Binibining Pilipinas winners were crowned last night at the Araneta Coliseum.
The Binibining Pilipinas coronation night was held last night at the Araneta Coliseum and the 60-year-old organization successfully crowned its new queens who will represent the country in international pageants in the coming year.
The Binibining Pilipinas organization announced its winners to the public in posts on their different social media accounts. Binibini 40 Myrna Esguerra won the Binibining Pilipinas International crown, while Binibini 21 Jasmin Bungay was named Binibining Pilipinas Globe. Meanwhile, Binibini 10 Christal Jean Dela Cruz was first runner-up and Binibini 30 Trisha Martinez was second runner-up.
The Binibining Pilipinas organization also shared the responses the winning queens had during the pageant's question and answer portion.
To the question, “If a time machine brings you back to 1964, 60 years ago when Binibining Pilipinas began, what message would you tell the Filipino women of that time about the women of 2024?” Myrna replied “I will tell the women of the past that we have achieved our goal which is to empower women. Standing her at the age of 17, I started to finance for my own studies and help my family financially. I was able to do this by all these women who paved the way to empower us to always reach for our goals no matter what it is. Because in life, we can always achieve our dreams as long as we believe that we can and thanks to them all.”
To the question, “If you were given 30 minutes to talk to the public what would you talk about?” Jasmin replied “If I would be given 30 minutes to talk to the public, I would like to talk about the passing of the SOGIE SC Bill. Because in celebrations such as pageants, this community has contributed so much and in this regard we can give back to them by supporting this cause. As an individual, it is our responsibility that we ensure that everyone is treated equally despite their SOGIE.”
To the question, “In an ever changing world, what is one thing that you wish would stay the same and why?” Christal replied “It would be being empathetic with one another. Because if we have empathy, nothing bad will happen. Adversities will never face because kindness will always stay true. That is something we need to do, that is what we need to always have the heart for everyone.”
Finally, to the question “A candidate has to devote time in joining this competition. How well have you managed your time and balance your other life duties with the demands of this pageant?” Trisha replied “I am a licensed dentist. I am also a business owner and a Binibini for the second time around and so as I reclaim my destiny tonight, how do I manage my time? I got it from my purpose, I got it from my heart. I really want to contribute to the 60 amazing and glorious years of Binibining Pilipinas and that's how I manage my time with the demands of Binibini and I am ready. After all, that's the Binibini that I aspire to be, with a heart and dignity for the community.”
Last night's coronation saw performances from top P-pop group SB19, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Concert King Martin Nievera, TJ Monterde, and Maki.
The Binibining Pilipinas coronation night's hosts were former Miss Universe Catriona Gray and previous winners Nicole Cordovez, MJ Lastimosa, and Kylie Versoza.
The Binibining Pilipinas candidates made numerous public appearances in the lead-up to the pageant, such as the Parade of Beauties.
The queens have also paraded in their national costumes at the New Frontier City in Cubao and modeled swimsuits at Araneta City's Gateway 2 Mall. A week before that, the delegates were also paraded around as Santacruzan queens.
