# Binibining Pilipinas 1997

Binibining Pilipinas 1997 was the 34th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 2, 1997.
At the end of the event, Aileen Damiles crowned Abbygale Williamson Arenas as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997, Daisy Reyes crowned Kristine Florendo as Binibining Pilipinas World 1997, and Melanie Marquez, Miss International 1979, crowned Susan Jane Juan Ritter as Binibining Pilipinas International 1997. Abiele Arianne del Moral was named First Runner-Up, while Marivic Galang was named Second Runner-Up.

## Results
### Color keys

* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997 | Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas | Miss Photogenic – Miss Universe 1997 |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 1997 | Bb. #32 – Kristine Rachel Florendo | Unplaced – Miss World 1997 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 1997 | Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter | Top 15 – Miss International 1997 |
| 1st Runner-Up | Bb. #15 – Abiele Arianne del Moral | |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Bb. #21 – Marivic Galang | |
| Top 10 | Bb. #1 – Maureen Aleia Alcantara Bb. #2 – Rosario Gonzales Bb. #11 – Rochelle Romero Ong Bb. #12 – Joanne Golong Bb. #31– Germaine Christine Asuncion | |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA | Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #24 – Marites Descalso |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #4 – Gerby Cadungog |
| Best In Swimsuit | Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas |
| Best In Evening Gown | Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter |
| Miss Sunsilk Beautiful Hair | Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo |
| Binibining Avon | Bb. #33 – Abbygale Arenas |
| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality | Bb. #32 – Kristine Florendo |
| Miss Slimmer's World | Bb. #14 – Susan Jane Ritter |

## Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | City/Province | Placement |
| 1 | Maureen Aleia Alcantara | Dagupan | Top 10 |
| 2 | Rosario Gonzales | Manila | Top 10 |
| 3 | Judith Austria | Taguig | |
| 4 | Gerby Cadungog | Marinduque | |
| 5 | Josephine Joy Astor | Angeles City | |
| 6 | Marie Anjeline Serrano | Butuan | |
| 7 | Maria Lualhati Malata | Davao City | |
| 8 | Alma Rita Eloisa Dupaya | Lal-lo, Cagayan | |
| 9 | Luningning Kilala Rances | Valenzuela | |
| 11 | Rochelle Romero Ong | Mabalacat, Pampanga | Top 10 |
| 12 | Joanne Golong | Tacloban City | Top 10 |
| 13 | Ivy Flores Teves | Pasig City | |
| 14 | Susan Jane Ritter | Zamboanga City | Binibining Pilipinas International 1997 |
| 15 | Abiele Arianne del Moral | Angeles City | 1st Runner-Up |
| 16 | Jo Anne Cabal | Parañaque | |
| 17 | Gretchen Abuso Loquias | Camiguin | |
| 18 | Divine Mercado Burce | Laguna | |
| 20 | Zara Jane De Jesus | Bulacan | |
| 21 | Marivic Galang | Apalit, Pampanga | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 22 | Amanda Guidotti | San Juan | |
| 23 | Marion Leonore Filart | Manila | |
| 24 | Marites Descalso | Pampanga | |
| 25 | Maria Nelia Ilano | Baliuag, Bulacan | |
| 26 | Mari-Gold Jacela | Malabon | |
| 27 | Lizel Vinasoy | Isabela | |
| 29 | Jo-Anne Dominguez | Lubao, Pampanga | |
| 30 | Lowella Bulilan | Lubao, Pampanga | |
| 31 | Germaine Christine Asuncion | Filipino Community of North America | Top 10 |
| 32 | Kristine Rachel Florendo | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas World 1997 |
| 33 | Abbygale Arenas | Angeles City | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1997 |