Binibining Pilipinas 1997


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

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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.
  • The contestant did not place.
PlacementContestantInternational Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas
Binibining Pilipinas World 1997Bb. #32 – Kristine Rachel Florendo
Binibining Pilipinas International 1997Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter
1st Runner-UpBb. #15 – Abiele Arianne del Moral
2nd Runner-UpBb. #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

AwardContestantRef.
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.ContestantCity/ProvincePlacement
    1Maureen Aleia AlcantaraDagupan
    2Rosario GonzalesManila
    3Judith AustriaTaguig
    4Gerby CadungogMarinduque
    5Josephine Joy AstorAngeles City
    6Marie Anjeline SerranoButuan
    7Maria Lualhati MalataDavao City
    8Alma Rita Eloisa DupayaLal-lo, Cagayan
    9Luningning Kilala RancesValenzuela
    11Rochelle Romero OngMabalacat, Pampanga
    12Joanne GolongTacloban City
    13Ivy Flores TevesPasig City
    14Susan Jane RitterZamboanga City
    15Abiele Arianne del MoralAngeles City
    16Jo Anne CabalParañaque
    17Gretchen Abuso LoquiasCamiguin
    18Divine Mercado BurceLaguna
    20Zara Jane De JesusBulacan
    21Marivic GalangApalit, Pampanga
    22Amanda GuidottiSan Juan
    23Marion Leonore FilartManila
    24Marites DescalsoPampanga
    25Maria Nelia IlanoBaliuag, Bulacan
    26Mari-Gold JacelaMalabon
    27Lizel VinasoyIsabela
    29Jo-Anne DominguezLubao, Pampanga
    30Lowella BulilanLubao, Pampanga
    31Germaine Christine AsuncionFilipino Community of North America
    32Kristine Rachel FlorendoQuezon City
    33Abbygale ArenasAngeles City