Binibining Pilipinas 1999

Binibining Pilipinas 1999 was the 36th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on February 20, 1999.

Binibining Pilipinas 1999
Miriam Quiambao, Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999
Date	February 20, 1999
Presenters	Paolo Bediones Ruffa Gutierrez
Entertainment	Dingdong Dantes KC Montero Michael Flores
Venue	Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
Broadcaster	GMA Network
Entrants	30
Placements	10
Winner	Miriam Quiambao Quezon City
Congeniality	Chadrose de Guzman Pasig
Photogenic	Miriam Quiambao Quezon City
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At the end of the event, Jewel May Lobaton crowned Janelle Bautista as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999, Rachel Soriano crowned Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Colette Centeno crowned Lalaine Edson as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999. Michelle Arcangel was named First Runner-Up, while Joelle Marie Pelaez was named Second Runner-Up.

More than a month after the pageant, Janelle Bautista voluntarily relinquished her title due to a defective passport and citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999. Lalaine Edson assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Georgina Sandico, one of the 10 semi-finalists, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999.^[1][2][3]

Results

Placements

Color keys

•   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
•   The contestant did not place.

Placement	Contestant	International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista	Resigned due to citizenship issues
Binibining Pilipinas World 1999	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 title)	1st Runner-Up – Miss Universe 1999
Binibining Pilipinas International 1999	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 title)	Unplaced – Miss World 1999
	Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999)	Unplaced – Miss International 1999
1st runner-up	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
2nd runner-up	Bb. #2 – Joelle Marie Pelaez
Top 10	Bb. #18 – Johanna Ruiz Bb. #22 – Angela Cheryl Penson Bb. #23 – January Mae Morales Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano

Special Awards

Award	Contestant
Best In Swimsuit	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
Best In Evening Gown	Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat
Miss Photogenic/AGFA	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Friendship	Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman
Miss Talent	Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat
Miss Lux Super Rich	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson
Miss Creamsilk	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin	Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano
Miss Close-Up Smile	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Internet	Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson
Binibining Avon	Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality	Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao
Miss Slimmer's World	Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista
Miss Supreme Energy	Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman

Board of Judges

• Carlos A. Arellano – Chairman & President, Social Security System
• JV Ejercito – Jaycees' National President
• Martin L. Fernandez – General Marketing Manager, Nokia
• Dieter J. Lonishen – President & managing director, Bayer Philippines
• Marixi Prieto – Chairman of the board, Philippine Daily Inquirer
• Asi Taulava – Professional basketball player
• Michelle Van Eimeren – 1994 Miss Australia
• Alice Lee – National Director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production
• Jaime Dichaves – Vice President for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines

Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles.

No.	Contestant	Age	Hometown	Placement
1	Myrna Cruz	17	Pateros
2	Joelle Marie Pelaez	22	Quezon City	2nd Runner-Up
3	Johanna Paula Abinuman	17	Cebu City
4	Anna May Corveau	21	Bulacan
5	Miriam Quiambao	23	Quezon City	Binibining Pilipinas World 1999
6	Chadrose de Guzman	18	Pasig
7	Kathrina Sanchez	19	Pangasinan
8	Mailene Figueroa	18	Pampanga
9	Janelle Bautista	22	Quezon City	Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999
10	Catherine Espiritu	20	Marikina
11	Evita Bunyi	23	Quezon
12	Jamine Esperat	21	Quezon City
13	Maria Christina Pamintuan	22	Davao City
14	Bernadette Baguyo	18	Pateros
15	Lalaine Edson	21	Marikina	Binibining Pilipinas International 1999
16	Jaimie Josue	20	Las Piñas
17	Marilou Silva	18	Lipa
18	Johanna Ruiz	23	San Juan	Top 10
19	Ethel de Paz	20	Imus
20	Mia Teodora Tiglao	19	Angeles
21	Maria Zarifa Alonso	withdrew
22	Angela Cheryl Penson	20	Parañaque	Top 10
23	January Mae Morales	20	Valenzuela	Top 10
24	Honeylene Laurente	19	Pasig
25	Georgina Anne Sandico	19	Manila	Top 10
26	Maricris Perez	23	Pasay
27	Joanna Rafbel Serrano	17	Makati	Top 10
28	Michelle Arcangel	24	Victoria	1st Runner-Up
29	Myrasol Magura	24	San Juan
30	Jade Ann Diaz	21	San Juan

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

• After being elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999, Miriam Quiambao competed at the Miss Universe 1999 pageant in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, and was named First Runner-Up. Quiambao also won the Clairol Herbal Essence Style Award. Lalaine Edson and Georgina Sandico where also elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-World1999 and Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999, respectively.^[1][4]
• Lalaine Edson competed at Miss World 1999 in London and was unplaced. Georgina Sandico was also unplaced when she competed at the Miss International 1999 pageant in Tokyo, Japan. After her stint at Miss World, Edson never came back to crown her successor and has since stayed in London as a model.^[5]
• Jamine Esperat and Joanna Rafbel Serrano competed again at Binibining Pilipinas 2000 and Binibining Pilipinas 2005, respectively. Esperat was unplaced when she competed in 2000, and Serrano was a semifinalist when she competed in 2005.^[6]