Binibining Pilipinas 1998 was the 35th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Philippines on March 15, 1998.
| Binibining Pilipinas 1998 | |
|---|---|
| Date | March 15, 1998 |
| Presenters | |
| Entertainment |
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| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Broadcaster | GMA Network |
| Entrants | 29 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Olivia Tisha Silang (Resigned) Jewel May Lobaton (Assumed) Bacolod |
| Congeniality | Maradee de Guzman Antipolo |
| Photogenic | Elsie Sicat San Enrique, Iloilo |
At the end of the event, Abbygale Arenas crowned Tisha Silang as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998, Kristine Florendo crowned Rachel Soriano as Binibining Pilipinas World 1998, and Susan Jane Ritter crowned Colette Centeno as Binibining Pilipinas International 1998. Jewel May Lobaton was named First Runner-Up, while Elsie Sicat was named Second Runner-Up.[1]
Tisha Silang later had to resign because of citizenship issues and was replaced by Jewel May Lobaton.[2]
Results
- Color keys
- The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
- The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
|---|---|---|
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998 |
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Resigned due to citizenship issues
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| Binibining Pilipinas World 1998 |
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Unplaced – Miss World 1998
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| Binibining Pilipinas International 1998 |
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Top 15 – Miss International 1998
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| 1st Runner-Up |
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Unplaced – Miss Universe 1998
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| 2nd Runner-Up |
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| Top 10 |
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Special Awards
| Award | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA |
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| Miss Friendship |
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| Miss Talent |
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| Best In Swimsuit |
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| Best In Evening Gown |
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| Miss Lux Super Rich |
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| Miss Vaseline Healthy Skin |
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| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin |
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| Miss Close-Up Smile |
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| Binibining Avon |
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| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality |
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| Miss Slimmer's World |
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Contestants
29 contestants competed for the three titles.[4]
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia Tisha Silang | 23 | Filipino Community of Toronto, Canada | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998
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| 2 | Preciosa Valencia | 20 | Quezon City | |
| 3 | Elsie Sicat | 19 | San Enrique, Iloilo | 2nd Runner-Up
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| 4 | Esabela Molina Cabrera | 20 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Top 10
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| 5 | Genesis Canlapan | 23 | Quezon City | |
| 6 | Maria Rizza Padilla | 20 | Marikina | Top 10
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| 7 | Lone Christensen Refe | 19 | Nueva Ecija | |
| 8 | Angelica Tabas | 20 | Makati | |
| 9 | Lorelie Burgos | 23 | Lipa, Batangas | |
| 10 | Rachelle Cervantes | 19 | Makati | |
| 11 | Colette Centeno Glazer | 17 | Manila | Binibining Pilipinas International 1998
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| 12 | Lourdelyn Parma | 24 | Legazpi City | |
| 13 | Cielito Pua Zambrano | 23 | Mina, Iloilo | Top 10
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| 14 | Maradee de Guzman | 19 | Antipolo | Top 10
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| 15 | Charmel delos Santos | 24 | Caloocan | |
| 16 | Mia Ann Alqueza | 19 | Quezon City | |
| 17 | Charlynne Cervantes | 20 | Makati | Top 10
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| 18 | Catherine Lavidon | 19 | Imus, Cavite | |
| 19 | Aurelia Pamintuan | 25 | Angeles City | |
| 20 | Maria Charo Calalo | 21 | Batangas City | |
| 21 | Rachel Soriano | 22 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Binibining Pilipinas World 1998
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| 22 | Anna Lea Zuñiga | 18 | Muntinlupa | |
| 23 | Stephanie Lopez | 24 | Manila | |
| 24 | Camille Monasterio | 19 | Pasay | |
| 25 | Jewel May Lobaton | 21 | Bacolod | 1st Runner-Up
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| 26 | Analiza Licup | 17 | San Mateo, Rizal | |
| 27 | Renabelle David | 22 | Tarlac City | |
| 28 | Nena Ann dela Peña | 24 | Calape, Bohol | |
| 29 | Maria Carmela Manahan | 25 | Marikina |
Notes
Post-pageant Notes
- Tisha Silang resigned as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1998 due to citizenship issues and was replaced by Jewel May Lobaton. Lobaton competed in Miss Universe 1998 in Honolulu, Hawaii but was unplaced. The original placement of Lobaton was given to Elsie Sicat, the Second Runner-Up, while the Second Runner-Up position was given to Esabela Cabrera, one of the semifinalists.[5]
- Rachel Soriano was unplaced when she competed at Miss World 1998 in Mahé Island, Seychelles. On the other hand, Colette Centeno was one of the 15 semifinalists at Miss International 1998 in Tokyo, Japan.[6]
References
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- ^ "Top 10 Dethroned Beauty Queens". SPOT.PH. April 26, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-07-21. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c "RP entries". Manila Standard. March 17, 1998. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Wannabes". Manila Standard. March 11, 1998. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "Top 10 Dethroned Beauty Queens". Spot.ph. April 26, 2010. Archived from the original on July 21, 2010. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ Tayag, Voltaire (June 6, 2019). "The Binibining Pilipinas legacy through the years". Rappler. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved March 22, 2022.