Binibining Pilipinas 1999 Explained

Binibining Pilipinas 1999 was the 36th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. it took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on February 20, 1999. At the end of the event, Jewel May Lobaton crowned Janelle Bautista as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999, Rachel Soriano crowned Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Colette Centeno crowned Lalaine Edson as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999. Michelle Arcangel was named First Runner-Up, while Joelle Marie Pelaez was named Second Runner-Up.

More than a month after the pageant, Janelle Bautista voluntarily relinquished her title due to a defective passport and citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999. Lalaine Edson assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Georgina Sandico, one of the 10 semi-finalists, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Results

Color keys

• The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
• The contestant did not place.

Placement	Contestant	International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista
Binibining Pilipinas World 1999	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 title)
Binibining Pilipinas International 1999	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 title)
	Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999)
1st Runner-Up	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
2nd Runner-Up	Bb. #2 – Joelle Marie Pelaez
Top 10	Bb. #18 – Johanna Ruiz Bb. #22 – Angela Cheryl Penson Bb. #23 – January Mae Morales Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999) Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano

Special Awards

Award	Contestant
Best In Swimsuit	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
Best In Evening Gown	Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat
Miss Photogenic/AGFA	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Friendship	Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman
Miss Talent	Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat
Miss Lux Super Rich	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson
Miss Creamsilk	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin	Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano
Miss Close-Up Smile	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Internet	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson
Binibining Avon	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Slimmer's World	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Supreme Energy	Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman

Board of Judges

• Carlos A. Arellano – Chairman & President, Social Security System
• JV Ejercito – Jaycees' National President
• Martin L. Fernandez – General Marketing Manager, Nokia
• Dieter J. Lonishen – President & managing director, Bayer Philippines
• Marixi Prieto – Chairman of the board, Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Asi Taulava – Professional basketball player
• Michelle Van Eimeren – 1994 Miss Australia
• Alice Lee – National Director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production
• Jaime Dichaves – Vice President for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines

Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles.

No.	Contestant	Age	City/Province	Placement
1	Myrna Cruz	17	Pateros
2	Joelle Marie Pelaez	22	Quezon City
3	Johanna Paula Abinuman	17	Cebu City
4	Anna May Corveau	21	Bulacan
5	Miriam Quiambao	23	Quezon City
6	Chadrose de Guzman	18	Pasig
7	Kathrina Sanchez	19	Pangasinan
8	Mailene Figueroa	18	Pampanga
9	Janelle Bautista	22	Quezon City
10	Catherine Espiritu	20	Marikina
11	Evita Bunyi	23	Quezon
12	Jamine Esperat	21	Quezon City
13	Maria Christina Pamintuan	22	Davao City
14	Bernadette Baguyo	18	Pateros
15	Lalaine Edson	21	Marikina
16	Jaimie Josue	20	Las Piñas
17	Marilou Silva	18	Lipa, Batangas
18	Johanna Ruiz	23	San Juan
19	Ethel de Paz	20	Imus, Cavite
20	Mia Teodora Tiglao	19	Angeles City
21	Maria Zarifa Alonso
22	Angela Cheryl Penson	20	Parañaque
23	January Mae Morales	20	Valenzuela
24	Honeylene Laurente	19	Pasig
25	Georgina Anne Sandico	19	Bicolandia
26	Maricris Perez	23	Pasay
27	Joanna Rafbel Serrano	17	Makati
28	Michelle Arcangel	24	Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
29	Myrasol Magura	24	San Juan
30	Jade Ann Diaz	21	San Juan

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

• After being elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999, Miriam Quiambao competed at the Miss Universe 1999 pageant in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, and was named First Runner-Up. Quiambao also won the Clairol Herbal Essence Style Award. Lalaine Edson and Georgina Sandico where also elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-World1999 and Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999, respectively.^[4]
• Lalaine Edson competed at Miss World 1999 in London and was unplaced. Georgina Sandico was also unplaced when she competed at the Miss International 1999 pageant in Tokyo, Japan. After her stint at Miss World, Edson never came back to crown her successor and has since stayed in London as a model.^[5]
• Jamine Esperat and Joanna Rafbel Serrano competed again at Binibining Pilipinas 2000 and Binibining Pilipinas 2005, respectively. Esperat was unplaced when she competed in 2000, and Serrano was a semifinalist when she competed in 2005.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Cueto. Francis Earl. March 25, 1999. Reigning Bb. RP stripped of title. 1-2. Manila Standard. September 26, 2021.
2. Web site: Lo. Ricky. What Miriam withholds in her ‘tell all’ book. March 19, 2015. September 26, 2021. Philstar.com.
3. Web site: Top 10 Dethroned Beauty Queens. April 26, 2010. September 26, 2021. Spot.ph. en.
4. Web site: March 22, 2022 . Miriam Quiambao recreates Miss Universe pose . March 26, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
5. Web site: Lo . Ricky . December 7, 2002 . Lalaine Edson OK in UK . March 26, 2022 . Philippine Star.
6. Web site: Lo . Ricky . March 19, 2005 . Showbiz lookalikes among Bb. Pilipinas bets . March 23, 2022 . Philippine Star.