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Binibining Pilipinas 2021 coronation night was put off again due to another surge of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. After several postponements, the 57th edition of the national pageant was last scheduled for April 26. It has now been moved to June 27. "Safety is our priority," Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Incorporated captioned a special announcement on social media. Here is the official statement from BPCI: Photo: Bb. Pilipinas (Official) / Facebook

The 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas will be held on Saturday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Thirty-four contestants are vying for the beauty titles at stake. Binibining Pilipinas 2021 winners are expected to represent the Philippines at the next Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental, and Miss Globe international competitions. The anticipated national pageant, to be hosted by actor Xian Lim and former Miss Universe Catriona Gray, will take place with no live audience allowed at the venue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bea Patricia Magtanong of Bataan, Samantha Mae Bernardo of Palawan, Emma Mary Tiglao of Pampanga, and Leren Mae Bautista will crown their respective successors at the end of the event. From the latest official shoot by photographer Raymond Saldaña, we picked our Top 9 favorites among 34 contestants only based on their photos. Meet our favorites: Photos: Raymond Saldaña / Bb. Pilipinas (Official)