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THIS YEAR'S BINIBINIS ARE COMPETING FOR MORE THAN JUST A CROWN

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May 28, 2025

The 36 candidates of the 61st Binibining Pilipinas confidently walked the runway in their swimwear and evening gowns during the press presentation and preliminary competition held recently at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.

- By CHARMIE JOY PAGULONG

THIS YEAR'S BINIBINIS ARE COMPETING FOR MORE THAN JUST A CROWN

The stunning ladies are vying for the Bb. Pilipinas International and Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2025 crowns. The grand coronation night is set to take place on June 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Swimsuit and Evening Gown competition winners and the Face of Binibini will also be announced during the finals night.

This year's bets include: Jeannette Reyes; Liiya Patricia Santiago; Jercy Raine Cruz; Mia Betina Golosino; Lois Vivien Garce; Nichole Nash Andrea Vergara; Annabelle Mae McDonnell; Andrea Clavel Sumadsad; Jenesse Viktoria Mejia; Kimberly Naz; Alyssa Mildred Villarina; and Francesca Beatriz Abalajon.

They are joined by Stella Zacarias; Devine May Torres; Bianca Mae Hernandez; Alyssa Rae Zabala; Vivian Hernandez; Kathleen Enid Espenido; Ma. Andrea Endicio; Farah Jane Rebustillo; Pretty Shane Arnejo; Anna Carres de Mesa; Joanna Francez Batalang; and Radha Marie Cabug.

Completing the list of contenders are Katrina Anne Johnson; Cyril Reign Nulud; Jemille Rustia Zosa; Ma. Alexandra Mata; Glycelle Achurra Navares; Blessie Villablanca; Nica Dacanay; Joanne Marie Thornley; Jerimi Nuqui; Patricia Layug; Alyssa Marie Geronimo, and Dalia Varde Khattab.

Actor and event host Wize Estabillo was joined by Bb. Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra and Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2024 Jasmin Bungay on stage during the press presentation. P-pop girl group KAIA also rendered an energetic performance during the show.

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