FAVORITES: Who will win Binibining Pilipinas 2022?

After several weeks of pre-pageant activities, the 58th Binibining Pilipinas competition will culminate during tonight's coronation event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

Forty "binibinis" representing different towns, cities, and provinces of the Philippines will be vying for the coveted national titles at stake and the opportunity to represent their country at Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe and Miss Grand International.

Who will win Binibining Pilipinas 2022? Meet our FINAL 9 favorites for the crowns:

From left to right: Chelsea Fernandez, Cyrille D. Payumo, Diana Mackey

From left to right: Gabrielle Basiano, Jashmin Lyn Dimaculangan, Karen Laurrie Mendoza

From left to right: Nicole Borromeo, Herlene Nicole Budol, Roberta Tamondong

Alternatives: Annalena Lakrini, Stacey Daniella B. Gabriel, Graciella Sheine Lehmann, Christine Juliane Opiaza

Photos: Binibining Pilipinas

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