# Binibining Pilipinas 2010

Binibining Pilipinas 2010 was the 47th edition Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 6, 2010.
At the end of the event, Bianca Manalo crowned Venus Raj as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010, Marie-Ann Umali crowned Czarina Gatbonton as Binibining Pilipinas World 2010, and Melody Adelheid Gersbach crowned Krista Kleiner as Binibining Pilipinas International 2010. Dianne Necio was named 1st Runner-Up and Helen Nicolette Henson was named 2nd Runner-Up.
This is also the last year of the Miss World Philippines title to be under Binibining Pilipinas after the franchise of Miss World Philippines was transferred to the Miss World Philippines Organization.

## Results
### Color keys

* The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2010 | Bb. #10 – Maria Venus Raj | 4th Runner-Up – Miss Universe 2010 |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 2010 | Bb. #21 – Czarina Catherine Gatbonton | Unplaced – Miss World 2010 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2010 | Bb. #11 – Krista Eileen Kleiner | Top 15 – Miss International 2010 |
| 1st runner-up | Bb. #2 – Dianne Elaine Necio |
| 2nd runner-up | Bb. #18 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| Top 10 | Bb. #1 – Mariella Castillo Bb. #13 – Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais Bb. #14 – Mary Ann Ross Misa Bb. #17 – Rose Ann Aguilar Bb. #19 – Kate Princess Alimurong |

### Special Awards

| Award | Candidate(s) |
| Best in Philippine Terno | Bb. #10 –Maria Venus Raj |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #11 – Krista Eileen Kleiner |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #10 – Maria Venus Raj Bb. #19 – Kate Princess Alimurong |
| Miss Photogenic | Bb. #18 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| Best in Swimsuit | Bb. #11 – Krista Eileen Kleiner |
| Best in Long Gown | Bb. #10 – Maria Venus Raj |
| Miss Fit ‘n Right | Bb. #18 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality | Bb. #18 – Helen Nicolette Henson |
| Miss Texters Choice Award | Bb. #7 – Laurese Ann Caparas |
| Araneta Center Shopper's Choice Award | Bb. #4 – Selena Alexis Antonio |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice Award | Bb. #21 – Czarina Catherine Gatbonton |

## Judges

* H.E. Thierry Borja de Mozota – Ambassador of France to the Philippines
* H.E. Ivan J. Crespo – Ambassador of Panama to the Philippines
* Mike Enriquez – Filipino journalist, GMA-7 news anchor
* Juvenal Sanso – Painter
* Aurora Pijuan – Miss International 1970
* Claudine Barretto – Movie and television actress
* Nonito Donaire – WBA Interim World Super Flyweight Champion
* Gabe Norwood – Professional basketball player
* Jaime Bautista – President and Chief Operating Staff of Philippine Airlines Inc.
* Goran Aleksandrovski – General Manager of Sofitel Philippine Plaza
* Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez – 30th Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy

## Contestants

24 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | Mariella Castillo | 18 | Batangas |
| 2 | Rachel Ann Bustamante | 17 | Oriental Mindoro |
| 3 | Patrixia Sherly Santos | 17 | Bicol Region |
| 4 | Selena Alexis Antonio | 23 | Pasig |
| 5 | Yazmin Nicole Kaufmann | 24 | Taguig |
| 6 | Patricia Lae Ejercitado | 21 | Cainta |
| 7 | Laurese Ann Caparas | 17 | Hagonoy |
| 8 | Anna Marie Morelos | 20 | Valenzuela |
| 9 | Laica Joy Jimenez | 20 | Bustos |
| 10 | Maria Venus Raj | 21 | Bato |
| 11 | Krista Eileen Kleiner | 20 | Quezon City |
| 12 | Reina Mae Maerina | 24 | Lipa |
| 13 | Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ruais | 20 | Muntinlupa |
| 14 | Mary Ann Ross Misa | 21 | Parañaque |
| 15 | Jam Charish Libatog | 22 | Cebu City |
| 16 | Toni Alyessa Hipolito | 20 | Quezon City |
| 17 | Rose Ann Aguilar | 22 | Cavite |
| 18 | Helen Nicolette Henson | 21 | San Fernando |
| 19 | Kate Princess Alimurong | 22 | Bacolor |
| 20 | Marie Ysabelle Matubis | 22 | Parañaque |
| 21 | Czarina Catherine Gatbonton | 19 | Malolos |
| 22 | Dianne Elaine Necio | 17 | Albay |
| 23 | Mhirra Hernandez | 20 | Santa Maria |
| 24 | Angelica Damian | 23 | Baliuag |