Binibining Pilipinas 1996 Explained

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 Mendoza as Binibining Pilipinas International 1996. Maria Sovietskaya Bacud was named First Runner-Up, while Sonia Santiago was named Second Runner-Up.[1] [2] [3]

Results

Color keys
PlacementContestantInternational Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996
  • Bb. #24Aileen Leng Damiles[4]
Binibining Pilipinas World 1996
Binibining Pilipinas International 1996
  • Bb. #34Yedda Marie Mendoza
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #16Maria Sovietskaya Bacud
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #36Sonia 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[5]

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
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #34 – Yedda Marie Mendoza
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
1Maria Estrella RamosSan Francisco, California
2Lady Vhee DizonSampaloc, Manila
3Maria Vina Claudette OcaBacolod
4Maria Lourdes MayorSilang, Cavite
5Farah Penelope SobremisanaBaao, Camarines Sur
6Sheryl CamusDasmariñas, Cavite
7Corazon PatawaranCavite
8Ruby Ann OlivaresDasmariñas, Cavite
9Amaneci Grace RamosBaguio
10Maria Teresita LegacionMakati
11Patricia Ann BermudezToronto, Canada
12Maria Rowena TaylorCebu City
13Kathleen HipolitoManila
14Maria Carmelita EsmeliPasig City
15Ivelle LegaspiBatangas City
16Sovietskaya BacudParañaque
17Catherine CastañedaTarlac
18Grace EspirituNueva Ecija
19Elaine CalvaCavite City
20Jaidee SalamedaNorth America
21Maria Gracita de RamosMarikina
22Jennylin Salazar[6] Parañaque
23Mylene del MoralKawit, Cavite
24Aileen Leng DamilesLas Piñas
25Jasmin Estrella EnriquezBulacan
26Geena GarciaSilang, Cavite
27Marie Franchete DariaMarikina
28Kathleen SeguraQuezon City
29Helen CabreraQuezon City
30Lilybel SanchezLa Loma, Quezon City
31Mary Suzette ViarPasig
32Daisy Reyes[7] Parañaque
33Ana Marie CraigMakati
34Yedda Marie Mendoza KittilstvedtCebu City
35Mary Jane MedinaPateros
36Sonia SantiagoCavite

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

Notes and References

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  2. News: Gabieta. Joey A.. May 11, 2016. Former beauty queen Yedda Romualdez wins Leyte congress seat. live. December 28, 2021. Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20160530194510/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785069/former-beauty-queen-yedda-romualdez-wins-leyte-congress-seat. May 30, 2016.
  3. Web site: Burton-Titular. Joyce. October 1, 2013. From Vivien to Megan: The PH in Miss World history. live. December 28, 2021. Rappler. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228110704/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/pageants/40304-philippines-miss-world-history/. December 28, 2021.
  4. Web site: Lo. Ricky. March 5, 2005. Exciting 'firsts' in the Bb. Pilipinas Pageant. live. December 28, 2021. Philippine Star. https://web.archive.org/web/20210914051756/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2005/03/05/268993/exciting-145firsts146-bb-pilipinas-pageant. September 14, 2021.
  5. Web site: Basil. Timmy. November 19, 2019. Basil: Kanhi Bodyshots winner sa Mrs. Universe 2021. live. December 28, 2021. SunStar. English. https://web.archive.org/web/20211228110649/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1832723/superbalita-cebu/kalingawan/basil-kanhi-bodyshots-winner-sa-mrs-universe-2021. December 28, 2021.
  6. Web site: Medina. Andrei. June 14, 2012. Former Binibining Pilipinas contender represents PHL in Mrs. Asia pageant. December 28, 2021. GMA News Online. en.
  7. News: 10 June 1996 . Title lost . 17 . The Straits Times . 17 July 2023 . National Library Board.