Cover Myrna Esguerra is Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 (Photo: Myrna Esguerra/Instagram)
Myrna Esguerra is Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 (Photo: Myrna Esguerra/Instagram)
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A new Binibining Pilipinas queen has been crowned! Discover more about Myrna Esguerra and how she gained the title Binibining Pilipinas International
The Filipinos’ enthusiasm for pageantry doesn’t seem to dwindle; it seems to grow stronger. Year after year, the allure of these events continues to captivate the nation, bringing communities together and igniting a collective sense of pride and excitement. Such fervour happened last July 7 when a new Binibining Pilipinas International was crowned.
The 22-year-old Myrna Esguerra was crowned at the Smart Araneta Coliseum by her predecessor, Angelica Lopez. Hailing from Abra, she bested 39 other candidates and will represent the country in the Miss International 2025 pageant.
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Here are six things to know about the newly crowned queen.
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She strives for women and youth empowerment
For the question and answer portion of the competition, Myrna Esguerra answered Miss Universe 1973 Margie Moran’s query on time travel.
“I will tell to the women of the past that we have achieved our goal, which is to empower women,” she says. “Standing here at the age of 17, I started to finance my own studies and help my family financially. I was able to do this by all these women who paved the way to empower us to always reach for our goals no matter what it is. Because in life we can always achieve our dreams as long as we believe that we can. And thanks to them all.”
She won a slew of awards
Myrna Esguerra earned the title of this year’s “Hakot” Queen—sweeping five special awards apart from the crown.
She won Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, Urban Smiles Dental Clinic Award, Binibining Philippine Airlines, and is among the Top 5 Best in National Costume. Her remarkable achievements highlight her versatility and poise, making her a standout contestant during the evening.
She is an event host
Myrna Esguerra once revealed in an Instagram post that apart from being a model and beauty pageant delegate, she is also an event host.
The beauty queen even posted a photo of her look when she hosted the Mutya Ning San Antonio in 2023.
She financed her own studies
In the programme’s question and answer segment, a part of Myrna Esguerra’s response focused on how she started being an adult at a young age.
“Standing here at the age of 17, I started to finance my own studies and help my family financially,” she shares. The queen was able to do this with the support of all the women around her.
Her advocacy revolves around the environment
Myrna Esguerra is dedicated to using her platform to raise awareness of environmental preservation and sustainability, taking action to protect the planet for future generations.
Proud of her Abrenian roots, she also encourages people to explore and appreciate the beauty of her hometown. For instance, she has highlighted Mount Bullagao, fondly known as the Sleeping Beauty of Abra, in one of her shoots and campaigns as a historic, must-visit destination.
She is a woman of many hobbies
The new Binibining Pilipinas International finds joy in cooking delicious meals, staying active through sports, and exploring new destinations.
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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.
