# Binibining Pilipinas 1999

Binibining Pilipinas 1999 was the 36th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on February 20, 1999.
At the end of the event, Jewel May Lobaton crowned Janelle Bautista as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999, Rachel Soriano crowned Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Colette Centeno crowned Lalaine Edson as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999. Michelle Arcangel was named First Runner-Up, while Joelle Marie Pelaez was named Second Runner-Up.
More than a month after the pageant, Janelle Bautista voluntarily relinquished her title due to a defective passport and citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999. Lalaine Edson assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Georgina Sandico, one of the 10 semi-finalists, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999.

## Results
### Placements
#### Color keys

* The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 | Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista | Resigned due to citizenship issues |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 | Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 title) | 1st Runner-Up – Miss Universe 1999 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 1999 | Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 title) | Unplaced – Miss World 1999 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 1999 | Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999) | Unplaced – Miss International 1999 |
| 1st runner-up | Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel |
| 2nd runner-up | Bb. #2 – Joelle Marie Pelaez |
| Top 10 | Bb. #18 – Johanna Ruiz Bb. #22 – Angela Cheryl Penson Bb. #23 – January Mae Morales Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Best In Swimsuit | Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel |
| Best In Evening Gown | Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat |
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA | Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat |
| Miss Lux Super Rich | Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson |
| Miss Creamsilk | Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista |
| Miss Internet | Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson |
| Binibining Avon | Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel |
| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality | Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao |
| Miss Slimmer's World | Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista |
| Miss Supreme Energy | Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman |

## Board of Judges

* Carlos A. Arellano – Chairman & President, Social Security System
* JV Ejercito – Jaycees' National President
* Martin L. Fernandez – General Marketing Manager, Nokia
* Dieter J. Lonishen – President & managing director, Bayer Philippines
* Marixi Prieto – Chairman of the board, Philippine Daily Inquirer
* Asi Taulava – Professional basketball player
* Michelle Van Eimeren – 1994 Miss Australia
* Alice Lee – National Director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production
* Jaime Dichaves – Vice President for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines

## Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement |
| 1 | Myrna Cruz | 17 | Pateros | |
| 2 | Joelle Marie Pelaez | 22 | Quezon City | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 3 | Johanna Paula Abinuman | 17 | Cebu City | |
| 4 | Anna May Corveau | 21 | Bulacan | |
| 5 | Miriam Quiambao | 23 | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 |
| 6 | Chadrose de Guzman | 18 | Pasig | |
| 7 | Kathrina Sanchez | 19 | Pangasinan | |
| 8 | Mailene Figueroa | 18 | Pampanga | |
| 9 | Janelle Bautista | 22 | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 |
| 10 | Catherine Espiritu | 20 | Marikina | |
| 11 | Evita Bunyi | 23 | Quezon | |
| 12 | Jamine Esperat | 21 | Quezon City | |
| 13 | Maria Christina Pamintuan | 22 | Davao City | |
| 14 | Bernadette Baguyo | 18 | Pateros | |
| 15 | Lalaine Edson | 21 | Marikina | Binibining Pilipinas International 1999 |
| 16 | Jaimie Josue | 20 | Las Piñas | |
| 17 | Marilou Silva | 18 | Lipa, Batangas | |
| 18 | Johanna Ruiz | 23 | San Juan | Top 10 |
| 19 | Ethel de Paz | 20 | Imus, Cavite | |
| 20 | Mia Teodora Tiglao | 19 | Angeles City | |
| 21 | Maria Zarifa Alonso | withdrew | withdrew | withdrew |
| 22 | Angela Cheryl Penson | 20 | Parañaque | Top 10 |
| 23 | January Mae Morales | 20 | Valenzuela | Top 10 |
| 24 | Honeylene Laurente | 19 | Pasig | |
| 25 | Georgina Anne Sandico | 19 | Bicolandia | Top 10 |
| 26 | Maricris Perez | 23 | Pasay | |
| 27 | Joanna Rafbel Serrano | 17 | Makati | Top 10 |
| 28 | Michelle Arcangel | 24 | Victoria, Oriental Mindoro | 1st Runner-Up |
| 29 | Myrasol Magura | 24 | San Juan | |
| 30 | Jade Ann Diaz | 21 | San Juan | |