Binibining Pilipinas 1964 Explained

Binibining Pilipinas 1964 was the first edition of Binibining Pilipinas, under the leadership of Stella Marquez-Araneta. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines on July 5, 1964. It was supposedly scheduled on July 3, 1964, but it was moved to two days after due to Typhoon Danding that affected Manila and Central Luzon.[1]

At the end of event, Lalaine Bennett, Miss Philippines 1963, crowned Myrna Panlilio as the first Binibining Pilipinas. Milagros Cataag was named Binibining Waling-waling (First Runner-Up), while Elvira Gonzales was named Binibining Ilang-Ilang (Second Runner-Up).[2] [3]

Results

Color keys
PlacementContestantInternational placement
Binibining Pilipinas 1964
  • Maria Myrna Sese Panlilio
Binibining Waling-Waling
  • Milagros Cataag
Binibining Ilang-Ilang
  • Elvira Gonzales

Candidates

15 delegates have been selected to compete in this year.

Candidate Placement
Marilou Alberto
Lilia Alvarez
Milagros Cataag
Edna Rossana Keyes
Marita Dimayuga
Aida Gaerlan
Elvira Gonzales
Elizabeth Gutierrez
Carmelita Larrabaster
Maria Sonia Orendain
Maria Myrna Sese Panlilio
Thelma Shaw
Carmencita "Chiqui" Somes
Milagros Sumayao
Nina Zaldua

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lo. Ricky. March 10, 2018. Looking back at 1st Bb. pageant in 1964. January 27, 2022. Philippine Star.
  2. Web site: Tayag . Voltaire . June 6, 2019 . The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years . March 18, 2022 . . en-US.
  3. Web site: July 17, 2009 . (UPDATE) First-ever Binibining Pilipinas winner dies . March 18, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.