Binibining Pilipinas 2017 was the 54th edition of

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. It took place at the

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, Philippines on April 30, 2017. At the end of the event,

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crowned

Rachel Peters Rachel Louise Obregon Peters-Villafuerte (born 20 October 1991) is a Filipino model, host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2017. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2017 pageant and fin ...

as Miss Universe Philippines 2017,

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crowned Mariel de Leon as Binibining Pilipinas International 2017, Jennifer Ruth Hammond crowned

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as Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017, Joanna Louise Eden crowned Chanel Olive Thomas as Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017,

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crowned Elizabeth Clenci as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017, and Nichole Marie Manalo crowned Nelda Ibe as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017. Charmaine Elima was named 1st Runner-Up and Kristel Guelos was named 2nd Runner-Up.

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. § – Fan Vote winner

Special Awards

National Costume Category

* The contestant won the Best in National Costume award.

Pageant

Format

There were several changes in this edition's format. Firstly, there will be 25 semifinalists chosen for the first cut instead of the usual 15. The closed-door interviews and other preliminary activities determined the 25 semifinalists. These 25 semifinalists then competed in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Afterward, the semifinalists were narrowed down to 15. The Top 15 includes the winner of the People's Choice Award via text votes. These 15 semifinalists then competed at the Question & Answer portion, where the six winners and the two runners-up were determined.

Judges

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– Actor, model * Mitzi Borromeo – News anchor and correspondent,

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* H.E. Rodrigo Amaral Souza – Ambassador of

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to the Philippines * Phil Reed – Chief Operations Officer, BPI Holdings Inc. *

Ted Failon Mario Teodoro Failon Etong (; born March 29, 1962), popularly known as Ted Failon, is a multi-awarded Filipino broadcast journalist both on radio and television. He also served as a representative of the 1st district of Leyte from 2001 to 2004 ...

– Radio and TV News anchor,

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* Nandy Villar – ABS-CBN Marketing Head *

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– TV host, former professional volleyball player * H.E. Franz Jessen – Ambassador of the

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to the Philippines * Eric Alberto – EVP and Chief Revenue Officer,

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, President and Chief Executive Officer of ePLDT

Contestants

40 contestants competed for the six coveted titles.

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

competed at

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and finished as a Top 10 finalist. On the other hand, Mariel de Leon competed at

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, Japan where she was unplaced. * Chanel Olive Thomas competed at Miss Supranational 2017 in

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and finished as a Top 10 finalist. Thomas also bagged the Miss Friendship award. * Elizabeth Clenci competed at Miss Grand International 2017 in

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, Vietnam and finished as Second Runner-Up. Nelda Ibe on the other hand, competed at Miss Globe 2017 in

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and finished as First Runner-Up. *

competed at Miss Intercontinental 2017 in

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and finished as First Runner-Up. She also won the Miss Media Popularity award and was First Runner-Up in the Best in National Costume award. After her stint at Miss Intercontinental, Rodriguez competed at Miss World Philippines in

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where she won Miss World Philippines 2018. She then competed at

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where she failed to place in the semifinals. * Jehza Huelar competed again at

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where she won Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2018. Huelar competed at

Miss Supranational 2018 Miss Supranational 2018 was the 10th anniversary of Miss Supranational pageant. It was held on December 7, 2018 at MOSIR Arena in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland. Jenny Kim of Korea crowned Valeria Vázquez Latorre of Puerto Rico at the end of the event ...

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where she finished as a Top 10 finalist. * After her stint at Binibining Pilipinas,

Dindi Pajares Dindi Joy Lacabe Pajares (born May 30, 1993) is a Filipina military reservist, and beauty pageant titleholder who was appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2021. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2021 pageant in N ...

competed at Miss World Philippines 2021 where she was appointed as Miss Supranational Philippines 2021. She was voted by her fellow contestants as Miss Supranational Philippines 2021 due to the postponement of the finals night. Pajares then competed at

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where she finished as a Top 12 semifinalist.

References

External links

''Binibining Pilipinas'' Official website
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