# Binibining Pilipinas 1998

Binibining Pilipinas 1998 was the 35th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila. Philippines on March 15, 1998.
At the end of the event, Abbygale Arenas crowned Tisha Silang as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998, Kristine Florendo crowned Rachel Soriano as Binibining Pilipinas World 1998, and Susan Jane Ritter crowned Colette Centeno as Binibining Pilipinas International 1998. Jewel May Lobaton was named First Runner-Up, while Elsie Sicat was named Second Runner-Up.
Tisha Silang later had to resign because of citizenship issues and was replaced by Jewel May Lobaton.

## Results
### Color keys

* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998 | Bb. #1 – Olivia Tisha Silang | Resigned due to citizenship issues |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 1998 | Bb. #21 – Rachel Soriano | Unplaced – Miss World 1998 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 1998 | Bb. #11 – Colette Centeno Glazer | Top 15 – Miss International 1998 |
| 1st Runner-Up | Bb. #25 – Jewel May Lobaton (Assumed the Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998 title) | Unplaced – Miss Universe 1998 |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Bb. #3 – Elsie Sicat (Assumed the First Runner-Up position) | |
| Top 10 | Bb. #4 – Esabela Molina Cabrera (Assumed the Second Runner-Up position) Bb. #6 – Maria Rizza Padilla Bb. #13 – Cielito Pua Zambrano Bb. #14 – Maradee de Guzman Bb. #17 – Charlynne Cervantes | |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Photogenic/AGFA | Bb. #3 – Elsie Sicat |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #14 – Maradee de Guzman |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #1 – Tisha Silang |
| Best In Swimsuit | Bb. #11 – Colette Centeno |
| Best In Evening Gown | Bb. #25 – Jewel May Lobaton |
| Miss Lux Super Rich | Bb. #11 – Colette Centeno |
| Miss Vaseline Healthy Skin | Bb. #3 – Elsie Sicat |
| Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin | Bb. #2 – Preciosa Valencia |
| Miss Close-Up Smile | Bb. #3 – Elsie Sicat |
| Binibining Avon | Bb. #21 – Rachel Soriano |
| Miss PAL Sunniest Personality | Bb. #25 – Jewel May Lobaton |
| Miss Slimmer's World | Bb. #14 – Maradee de Guzman |

## Contestants

29 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement |
| 1 | Olivia Tisha Silang | 23 | Filipino Community of Toronto, Canada | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1998 |
| 2 | Preciosa Valencia | 20 | Quezon City | |
| 3 | Elsie Sicat | 19 | San Enrique, Iloilo | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 4 | Esabela Molina Cabrera | 20 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Top 10 |
| 5 | Genesis Canlapan | 23 | Quezon City | |
| 6 | Maria Rizza Padilla | 20 | Marikina | Top 10 |
| 7 | Lone Christensen Refe | 19 | Nueva Ecija | |
| 8 | Angelica Tabas | 20 | Makati | |
| 9 | Lorelie Burgos | 23 | Lipa, Batangas | |
| 10 | Rachelle Cervantes | 19 | Makati | |
| 11 | Colette Centeno Glazer | 17 | Manila | Binibining Pilipinas International 1998 |
| 12 | Lourdelyn Parma | 24 | Legazpi City | |
| 13 | Cielito Pua Zambrano | 23 | Mina, Iloilo | Top 10 |
| 14 | Maradee de Guzman | 19 | Antipolo | Top 10 |
| 15 | Charmel delos Santos | 24 | Caloocan | |
| 16 | Mia Ann Alqueza | 19 | Quezon City | |
| 17 | Charlynne Cervantes | 20 | Makati | Top 10 |
| 18 | Catherine Lavidon | 19 | Imus, Cavite | |
| 19 | Aurelia Pamintuan | 25 | Angeles City | |
| 20 | Maria Charo Calalo | 21 | Batangas City | |
| 21 | Rachel Soriano | 22 | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Binibining Pilipinas World 1998 |
| 22 | Anna Lea Zuñiga | 18 | Muntinlupa | |
| 23 | Stephanie Lopez | 24 | Manila | |
| 24 | Camille Monasterio | 19 | Pasay | |
| 25 | Jewel May Lobaton | 21 | Bacolod | 1st Runner-Up |
| 26 | Analiza Licup | 17 | San Mateo, Rizal | |
| 27 | Renabelle David | 22 | Tarlac City | |
| 28 | Nena Ann dela Peña | 24 | Calape, Bohol | |
| 29 | Maria Carmela Manahan | 25 | Marikina | |