Binibining Pilipinas 2004 Explained

Binibining Pilipinas 2004 was the 41st edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 6, 2004.^[1]

At the end of the event, Carla Gay Balingit crowned Maricar Balagtas as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004. Maria Rafaela Yunon crowned Maria Karla Bautista as Bb. Pilipinas-World 2004, while Jhezarie Javier crowned Margaret-Ann Bayot as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2004. Tracy Ann Javelona was named First Runner-Up and Princess Jasmine Tiongson was named 2nd Runner-Up.^{[2] [3]}

Results

Color keys

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

Placement	Contestant	International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2004	Bb. #19 – Maricar Balagtas
Binibining Pilipinas World 2004	Bb. #10 – Maria Karla Bautista^[4]
Binibining Pilipinas International 2004	Bb. #17 – Margaret-Ann Bayot
1st Runner-Up	Bb. #20 – Tracy Ann Javelona
2nd Runner-Up	Bb. #1 – Princess Jasmine Tiongson
Top 10	Bb. #3 – Maria Liwayway Baterna Bb. #6 – Maria Cristina del Rosario Bb. #9 – Gemma Gatdula Bb. #14 – Honeylet Christine Gascon Bb. #21 – Margaux Mitz Flores

Special Awards

Award	Contestant	Ref.
Best in Swimsuit	Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Best in Evening Gown	Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Miss Photogenic/AGFA	Bb. #9 - Gemma Gatdula
Miss Friendship	Bb. #3 - Maria Liwayway Baterna
Miss Talent	Bb. #2 - Jeanne Harn
Miss Lux 24-Hour Beauty	Bb. #17 - Margaret-Ann Bayot
Miss Creamsilk Beauty	Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Pond's Noticeably Beautiful Skin	Bb. #1 - Princess Jasmine Tiongson
Miss Close-Up Smile	Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Binibining Avon	Bb. #20 - Tracy Ann Javelona
Miss Philippine Airlines	Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy	Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
Miss Internet	Bb. #19 - Maricar Balagtas
People's Choice Award	Bb. #17 - Margaret-Ann Bayot

Contestants

25 contestants competed for the three titles.^[5]

No.	Contestant	Age	City/Province	Placement
1	Princess Jasmine Jewere Tiongson	21	Baguio
2		22	Rodriguez, Rizal
3	Maria Liwayway Baterna	25	Sagay, Negros Occidental
4	Stephanie Anne Balagtas	19	Malolos, Bulacan
5	Sheila Margrethe Alonso	19	Tanjay, Negros Oriental
6	Maria Cristina del Rosario	24	Nueva Ecija
7	Natasha Catbagan	20	Nueva Ecija
8	Anna Teresita Lopez	21	Parañaque
9	Gemma Gatdula	22	Angeles City
10	Maria Karla Bautista	19	Cebu City
11	Aizza Francesca Briñas	19	Quezon City
12	Caroline Lontoc	24	Makati
13	Mary Joan de Mesa	23	Calamba, Laguna
14	Honeylet Christine Gascon	23	Pampanga
15	Frances Anne Meneses	23	Bulacan
16	Mary Anne Bago	18	Mandaluyong
17	Margaret-Ann Bayot	21	Antipolo
18	Liane Mae Tablante	20	Quezon City
19	Maricar Balagtas	21	Plaridel, Bulacan
20	Tracy Ann Javelona	24	Bacolod
21	Margaux Mitz Flores	22	Quezon City
22	Kooky Ken dela Cruz	20	Pangasinan
23	Leila Mae Cuenza	22	Bacolod
24	Heidi Borja	19	Paombong, Bulacan
25	Patricia Francisco	18	Parañaque

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

• Maricar Balagtas competed at Miss Universe 2004 in Quito, Ecuador but was unplaced. On the other hand, Maria Karla Bautista was one of the Top 5 when she competed at Miss World 2004 in Sanya, China. Bautista was then named as the Continental Queen of Asia & Oceania.
• Margaret-Ann Bayot competed at Miss International 2004 in Beijing and was of the 15 semifinalists. After her stint in Miss International, Bayot competed at Miss Maja Mundial 2004 in Colombia and was named Virreina (1st Runner-Up)^[6]
• Sheila Margrethe Alonso competed at Miss Philippines Earth 2004 and was crowned Miss Philippines Fire 2004.

Notes and References

1. Web site: 40 years with the Binibini . March 2, 2004 . . en-US . September 15, 2021 . Ricky . Lo.
2. News: Marinel. Cruz. Persistence pays off for pageant winners . Philippine Daily Inquirer. 23–24 . March 8, 2004. 15 September 2021.
3. Web site: Maricar Balagtas: It pays to try — and try . March 20, 2004 . . en-US . September 15, 2021 . Ricky . Lo.
4. Web site: Talabis . Louise Danielle . February 16, 2022 . 6 Pinay beauty queens who are lawyers, law students . March 18, 2022 . PEP.ph . en.
5. News: Marinel. Cruz. Armin. Adina. Dumped sexy starlet not perfect Bb. Pilipinas bet, says Pitoy Moreno . Philippine Daily Inquirer. 32–33 . March 3, 2004. 15 September 2021.
6. Web site: Maan Bayot vies in Miss Maja Int'l . March 31, 2004 . . en-US . September 15, 2021 . Ricky . Lo.