Cover What were the best moments of Binibining Pilipinas 2024? (Photos: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
What were the best moments of Binibining Pilipinas 2024? (Photos: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook; edited by Angela Nicole Guiral)
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Relive the best moments from the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night
As expected, the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night was a jampacked event filled with fun and pride! Several moments have commanded our attention, which is no surprise, as this year is the 60th anniversary of Binibining Pilipinas—the country’s longest-running national pageant in Asia. In a nation that elevates pageantry to extraordinary heights, this milestone is indeed cause for celebration.
The team behind the competition worked hard to deliver a memorable evening for attendees and viewers from home to mark the occasion. We’ve rounded up some notable scenes from the evening here.
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Miss Universe title-holders in one frame
Above Catriona Gray, Margie Moran, Gloria Diaz, and Pia Wurtzbach at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
Catriona Gray, Margie Moran, Gloria Diaz, and Pia Wurtzbach at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
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Who would have thought that a single photo could hold so much power?
During the evening’s opening segment, esteemed Filipino beauty queens graced the runway. The highlight was the presence of iconic figures such as Miss Universe 1969 Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, and Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran. Their collective presence radiated grace and elegance, embodying decades of Philippine excellence in beauty pageantry.
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Gary V, Martin Nievera, and SB19 performance
Above Mr Pure Energy Gary Valenciano serenading the crowd (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
Above Concert King Martin Nievera starting the opening number (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
Mr Pure Energy Gary Valenciano serenading the crowd (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
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Above SB19 hyping up the audience at the coronation night (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
SB19 hyping up the audience at the coronation night (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
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Days before the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night, fans of OPM and P-pop were treated to great news: music icons Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and SB19 were announced as performers.
The artists serenaded beauty queens and viewers with the pageant’s theme song Win Your Heart.
All-female panel of judges and hosts
Five talented and accomplished women hosted the competition. Gray, along with fellow beauty queens Nicole Cordoves, Ruffa Gutierrez, Kylie Versoza, and MJ Lastimosa, took us through the beautiful journey of the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night.
In addition to the all-women hosts, a panel composed entirely of women also evaluated the 40 candidates of Binibining Pilipinas from across the country, each recognised for their inspirational contributions to women’s empowerment and resilience.
- Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo, chairman of the board of judges
- Rhea Tan, beauty and wellness entrepreneur
- Bea Rose Santiago, Miss International 2013
- Fifi Sharma, Alas Pilipinas volleyball player
- Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015
- Gloria Diaz, actress and Miss Universe 1969
- Andrea Rubio, Miss International 2023 (Venezuela)
- Margie Moran, Miss Universe 1973
More than 100 queens onstage
The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc has managed to gather more than 100 of its winners from its 60-year run.
It was during this moment that the stage saw the momentous gathering of Miss Universe champions who were each called to stand together. Also joining them in this epic reunion were Miss International titleholders Bea Santiago, Kylie Verzosa, and Melanie Marquez, among many others.
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The crowning of the 2024 queens
Above Meet the 60th Binibining Pilipinas queens (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
Meet the 60th Binibining Pilipinas queens (Photo: Binibining Pilipinas/Facebook)
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Myrna Esguerra of Abra was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2024. Apart from Esguerra, Jasmin Bungay of Pampanga was also named Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024.
Christal Dela Cruz of Zambales secured the 1st Runner Up position, with Trisha Martinez of Laguna finishing as 2nd Runner Up.
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Angela Nicole Regis Guiral is a digital editor at Tatler Philippines. She studied journalism and has since written features that look closely at how culture, lifestyle and social impact converge, while occasionally wandering into the worlds of style and travel.
