Binibining Pilipinas 1997
DateMarch 2, 1997
Entertainment
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterABS-CBN
Entrants33
Placements10
WinnerAbbygale Arenas
Angeles City
CongenialityMarites Descalso
Pampanga
PhotogenicKristine Florendo
Quezon City

Binibining Pilipinas 1997 was the 34th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 2, 1997.

At the end of the event, Aileen Damiles crowned Abbygale Williamson Arenas as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997, Daisy Reyes crowned Kristine Florendo as Binibining Pilipinas World 1997, and Melanie Marquez, Miss International 1979, crowned Susan Jane Juan Ritter as Binibining Pilipinas International 1997. Abiele Arianne del Moral was named First Runner-Up, while Marivic Galang was named Second Runner-Up.

Results

Color keys
  •   The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997
  • Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas[1]
Miss Photogenic – Miss Universe 1997
Binibining Pilipinas World 1997
  • Bb. #32 – Kristine Rachel Florendo[2]
Unplaced – Miss World 1997
Binibining Pilipinas International 1997
  • Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter[3]
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #15 – Abiele Arianne del Moral
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #21 – Marivic Galang
Top 10
  • Bb. #1 – Maureen Aleia Alcantara
  • Bb. #2 – Rosario Gonzales
  • Bb. #11 – Rochelle Romero Ong
  • Bb. #12 – Joanne Golong
  • Bb. #31– Germaine Christine Asuncion

Special Awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #24 – Marites Descalso
Miss Talent
  • Bb. #4 – Gerby Cadungog
Best In Swimsuit
  • Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas
Best In Evening Gown
  • Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter
Miss Sunsilk Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo
Binibining Avon
  • Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality
  • Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo
Miss Slimmer's World
  • Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter

Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles.

No. Contestant City/Province Placement
1 Maureen Aleia Alcantara Dagupan
Top 10
2 Rosario Gonzales Manila
Top 10
3 Judith Austria Taguig
4 Gerby Cadungog Marinduque
5 Josephine Joy Astor Angeles City
6 Marie Anjeline Serrano Butuan
7 Maria Lualhati Malata Davao City
8 Alma Rita Eloisa Dupaya Lal-lo, Cagayan
9 Luningning Kilala Rances Valenzuela
11 Rochelle Romero Ong[4] Mabalacat, Pampanga
Top 10
12 Joanne Golong Tacloban City
Top 10
13 Ivy Flores Teves Pasig City
14 Susan Jane Ritter Zamboanga City
Binibining Pilipinas International 1997
15 Abiele Arianne del Moral Angeles City
1st Runner-Up
16 Jo Anne Cabal Parañaque
17 Gretchen Abuso Loquias Camiguin
18 Divine Mercado Burce Laguna
20 Zara Jane De Jesus Bulacan
21 Marivic Galang Apalit, Pampanga
2nd Runner-Up
22 Amanda Guidotti San Juan
23 Marion Leonore Filart Manila
24 Marites Descalso Pampanga
25 Maria Nelia Ilano Baliuag, Bulacan
26 Mari-Gold Jacela Malabon
27 Lizel Vinasoy Isabela
29 Jo-Anne Dominguez Lubao, Pampanga
30 Lowella Bulilan Lubao, Pampanga
31 Germaine Christine Asuncion Filipino Community of North America
Top 10
32 Kristine Rachel Florendo Quezon City
Binibining Pilipinas World 1997
33 Abbygale Arenas Angeles City
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

  • Abbygale Arenas did not place at Miss Universe 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, she was awarded as Miss Photogenic. Arenas previously won the 1992 Supermodel of the Philippines and competed at the 1992 Supermodel of the World, but was unplaced.[5]
  • Kristine Florendo competed at Miss World 1997 in the Seychelles but was unplaced. On the other hand, Susan Jane Ritter competed at Miss International 1997 in Kyoto, Japan, and was one of Top 15.[3]
  • Rochelle Romero Ong competed at Mutya ng Pilipinas 1998, where she was eventually crowned Mutya ng Pilpinas-Asia Pacific 1998. She competed at Miss Asia Pacific 1998 but did not place.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Romulo, Mons (January 29, 2017). "What was your most memorable moment competing in Miss Universe?". Philippine Star. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  2. ↑ Lo, Ricky (April 29, 2004). "Kristine graduates magna cum laude from UP". Philippine Star. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  3. 1 2 Tayag, Voltaire (June 6, 2019). "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  4. ↑ Lo, Ricky (May 9, 2012). "UST has most number of beauty queens". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  5. ↑ Lo, Ricky (March 27, 2018). "Catriona & other 'Crossover' queens". Philippine Star. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Their memorable Mutya moments". Philippine Star. December 2, 2011. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
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