Binibining Pilipinas 2022 Top 40 official candidates announced


The Top 40 official candidates for Binibining Pilipinas 2022 have been announced during the final screening held at the New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on Friday, April 22.

Reigning queens Binibining Pilipinas International Hannah Arnold, Miss Grand Philippines Samantha Panlilio, Miss Intercontinental Cindy Obenita, and Miss Globe Maureen Montagne were present at the event.

This year's pageant, whose final date and venue are yet to be announced, will be the 58th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) national competition.

The winners are expected to represent the Philippines in Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International pageants.

Meet the Top 40 official candidates:

Anna Valencia Lakrini

Anne de Mesa

Chelsea Fernandez

Christine Juliane Opiaza

Cyrille Pamuyo

Diana Mackey

Diana Pinto

Eiffel Rosalita

Elda Louise Aznar

Esel Mae Pabilaran

Ethel Abellanosa

Fatime Kate Bisan

Gabrielle Basiano

Gracia Elizabeth Mendoza

Graciella Lehman

Gwendoline Meliz Soriano

Iman Franchesca Cristal

Ina Patricia Malaluan

Jane Darren Genobisa

Janine Navarro

Jashmin Dimaculangan

Jasmine Omay

Jeriza Uy

Jessica Rose McEwen

Joanna Day

Joanna Ricci Alajar

Karen Laurrie Mendoza

Krizzia Lynn Moreno

Leslie Avila

Ma. Francesa Taruc

Mariella Esguerra

Mary Justinne Punsalang

Natasha Ellema Jung

Nicole Borromeo

Nicole Budol

Nyca Mae Bernardo

Patricia Go

Roberta Tamondong

Stacey Daniella Gabriel

Yllana Marie Aduana

Photos: Bruce Casanova / Binibining Pilipinas

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