Binibining Pilipinas 1996


Binibining Pilipinas 1996 was the 33rd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 24, 1996.
At the end of the event, Joanne Santos crowned Aileen Damiles as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996, Caroline Subijano, Binibining Pilipinas World 1994, crowned Daisy Reyes as Binibining Pilipinas World 1996, and Gladys Dueñas crowned Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt as Binibining Pilipinas International 1996. Maria Sovietskaya Bacud was named First Runner-Up, while Sonia Santiago was named Second Runner-Up.

Results

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  • The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
  • The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
PlacementContestantInternational Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1996Bb. #24 – Aileen Leng Damiles
Binibining Pilipinas World 1996Bb. #32 – Daisy Reyes
Binibining Pilipinas International 1996Bb. #34 – Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt
1st Runner-UpBb. #16 – Maria Sovietskaya Bacud
2nd Runner-UpBb. #36 – Sonia Santiago
Top 12
  • Bb. #1 – Maria Estrella Ramos
  • Bb. #9 – Amaneci Grace Ramos
  • Bb. #11 – Patricia Ann Bermudez
  • Bb. #13 – Kathleen Hipolito
  • Bb. #19 – Elaine Calva
  • Bb. #20 − Jaidee Salameda
  • Bb. #33 − Ana Marie Craig

Special Awards

AwardContestantRef.
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #29 – Helen Cabrera
    • Miss Talent
  • Bb. #3 – Maria Vina Claudette Oca
    • Best In Swimsuit
  • Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles
    • Best In Evening Gown
  • Bb. #32 – Daisy Reyes
    • Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #34 – Yedda Marie Kittilsvedt
    • Miss Lux
  • Bb. #33 – Ana Marie Craig
    • Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #24 – Aileen Damiles

    • Contestants

    36 contestants competed for the three titles.
    No.ContestantCity/ProvincePlacement
    1Maria Estrella RamosSan Francisco, California
    2Lady Vhee DizonSampaloc, Manila
    3Maria Vina Claudette OcaBacolod
    4Maria Lourdes MayorSilang, Cavite
    5Farah Penelope SobremisanaBaao, Camarines Sur
    6Sheryl CamusDasmariñas, Cavite
    7Corazon PatawaranCavite
    8Ruby Ann OlivaresDasmariñas, Cavite
    9Amaneci Grace RamosBaguio
    10Maria Teresita LegacionMakati
    11Patricia Ann BermudezToronto, Canada
    12Maria Rowena TaylorCebu City
    13Kathleen HipolitoManila
    14Maria Carmelita EsmeliPasig City
    15Ivelle LegaspiBatangas City
    16Sovietskaya BacudParañaque
    17Catherine CastañedaTarlac
    18Grace EspirituNueva Ecija
    19Elaine CalvaCavite City
    20Jaidee SalamedaNorth America
    21Maria Gracita de RamosMarikina
    22Jennylin SalazarParañaque
    23Mylene del MoralKawit, Cavite
    24Aileen Leng DamilesLas Piñas
    25Jasmin Estrella EnriquezBulacan
    26Geena GarciaSilang, Cavite
    27Marie Franchete DariaMarikina
    28Kathleen SeguraQuezon City
    29Helen CabreraQuezon City
    30Lilybel SanchezLa Loma, Quezon City
    31Mary Suzette ViarPasig
    32Daisy ReyesParañaque
    33Ana Marie CraigMakati
    34Yedda Marie KittilstvedtCebu City
    35Mary Jane MedinaPateros
    36Sonia SantiagoCavite