# Binibining Pilipinas 2017

Binibining Pilipinas 2017 was the 54th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on April 30, 2017.
At the end of the event, Rachel Peters was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2017 by Maxine Medina, Mariel de Leon was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 by Kylie Verzosa, Katarina Rodriguez was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 by Jennifer Ruth Hammond, Chanel Olive Thomas was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 by Joanna Louise Eden, Elizabeth Clenci was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 by Nicole Cordoves, and Nelda Ibe was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 by Nichole Marie Manalo. Charmaine Elima was named first runner-up and Kristel Guelos was named second runner-up.

## Competition
### Format

There were several changes in this edition's format; there were twenty-five semi-finalists chosen for the first cut instead of fifteen. The closed-door interviews and other preliminary activities determined the twenty-five semi-finalists. These semi-finalists then competed in the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Afterwards, they were narrowed down to fifteen, which included the winner of the People's Choice Award via text votes. The fifteen semi-finalists then competed at the question and answer contest, where the six winners and the two runners-up were determined.

### Judges

* Paulo Avelino – Actor, model
* Mitzi Borromeo – News anchor and correspondent, CNN Philippines
* H.E. Rodrigo Amaral Souza – Ambassador of Brazil to the Philippines
* Phil Reed – Chief Operations Officer, BPI Holdings Inc.
* Ted Failon – Radio and TV News anchor, ABS-CBN
* Nandy Villar – ABS-CBN Marketing Head
* Gretchen Ho – TV host, former professional volleyball player
* H.E. Franz Jessen – Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines
* Eric Alberto – EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, PLDT-Smart, President and Chief Executive Officer of ePLDT

## Results
### Placements
#### 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 |
| Miss Universe Philippines 2017 | Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters | Top 10 – Miss Universe 2017 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2017 | Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon | Unplaced – Miss International 2017 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2017 | Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive Thomas | Top 10 – Miss Supranational 2017 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2017 | Bb. #39 – Elizabeth Clenci | 2nd Runner-Up – Miss Grand International 2017 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2017 | Bb. #31 – Katarina Rodriguez | 1st Runner-Up – Miss Intercontinental 2017 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2017 | Bb. #18 – Nelda Dorothea Ibe | 1st Runner-Up – The Miss Globe 2017 |
| 1st Runner-Up | Bb. #32 – Charmaine Elima |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Bb. #40 – Kristel Guelos |
| Top 15 | Bb. #10 – Jehza Mae Huelar Bb. #13 – Sirene Sutton Bb. #16 – Lara Grace Lacap Bb. #17 – Maria Camille Manalo Bb. #20 – Christagale Borja Bb. #28 – Juliana Kapeundl § Bb. #34 – Gabriela Patricia Ortega |
| Top 25 | Bb. #1 – Dane Felisse Marasigan Bb. #2 – Arienne Louise Calingo Bb. #6 – Maria Bejieleen Nama Bb. #7 – Jennyline Carla Malpaya Bb. #9 – Vanessa Saliba Bb. #26 – Ruffa Nava Bb. #27 – Beatrice Valente Bb. #33 – Kristie Rose Cequeña Bb. #37 – Sammie Anne Legaspi Bb. #38 – Ana Patricia Asturias |
§ – Fan vote winner

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive Thomas |
| Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) | Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #1 – Dane Felisse Marasigan |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice | Bb. #20 – Christagale Borja |
| Jag Denim Queen | Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters |
| Best in Swimsuit | Bb. #19 – Rachel Peters |
| Best in Long Gown | Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon |
| Miss Philippine Airlines | Bb. #31 – Katarina Rodriguez |
| Miss Cream Silk | Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon |

#### National Costume Category

* The contestant won the Best in National Costume award.
| Award | Contestant | Designer |
| Best in National Costume | Bb. #22 – Chanel Olive Thomas | Edwin Uy |
| Top 10 | Bb. #7 – Jennyline Carla Malpaya | Jonti Martinez |
| Top 10 | Bb. #10 – Jehza Mae Huelar | Erich Miñoza |
| Top 10 | Bb. #13 – Sirene Sutton | Roland Alzate |
| Top 10 | Bb. #15 – Maria Angelica de Leon | Cary Santiago |
| Top 10 | Bb. #18 – Nelda Ibe | Frederick Berches |
| Top 10 | Bb. #20 – Christagale Borja | Nick Guarino |
| Top 10 | Bb. #26 – Ruffa Nava | John Cliff |
| Top 10 | | Jun Ilusorio |
| Top 10 | Bb. #31 – Katarina Rodriguez | Francis Libiran |

## Contestants

Forty contestants competed for six titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown |
| 1 | Dane Felisse Marasigan | 26 | Batangas |
| 2 | Arienne Louise Calingo | 24 | Pampanga |
| 3 | Maria Gail Devora Tobes | 22 | Northern Samar |
| 4 | Jessica Ramirez | 25 | Oriental Mindoro |
| 5 | Joselle Mariano | 21 | Trece Martires |
| 6 | Maria Benjieleen Nama | 24 | Laguna |
| 7 | Jennyline Carla Malpaya | 25 | Marilao |
| 8 | Leitz Camyll Ang | 24 | Malabon |
| 9 | Vanessa Saliba | 21 | Rizal |
| 10 | Jehza Mae Huelar | 22 | Davao City |
| 11 | Kimberly Pajares | 26 | Bataan |
| 12 | Angelique Celine de Leon | 26 | Mandaluyong |
| 13 | Sirene Sutton | 23 | Las Piñas |
| 14 | Sarah Jireh Asido | 26 | Bulacan |
| 15 | Maria Angelica De Leon | 23 | Las Piñas |
| 16 | Larah Grace Lacap | 26 | Quezon City |
| 17 | Maria Camille Manalo | 26 | Cavite |
| 18 | Nelda Dorothea Ibe | 23 | Tarlac |
| 19 | Rachel Peters | 25 | Camarines Sur |
| 20 | Christagale Borja | 26 | Samar |
| 21 | Jamaica Elysse Ambal | 24 | Calamba |
| 22 | Chanel Olive Thomas | 26 | Nueva Ecija |
| 23 | Arah Salientes | 21 | San Fernando |
| 24 | Dindi Joy Pajares | 23 | Orani |
| 25 | Clarice Marion Villareal | 23 | Antipolo |
| 26 | Ruffa Nava | 23 | Iloilo City |
| 27 | Beatrice Valente | 24 | Bayawan |
| 28 | Juliana Kapeundl | 25 | Balayan |
| 29 | Karla May Manongsong | 24 | San Jose del Monte |
| 30 | Mae Liezel Ramos | 26 | Naga |
| 31 | Katarina Rodriguez | 24 | Davao City |
| 32 | Charmaine Elima | 24 | Binangonan |
| 33 | Kristie Rose Cequeña | 24 | Santa Rosa |
| 34 | Gabriela Patricia Ortega | 26 | La Union |
| 35 | Thoreen Halvorsen | 24 | Palawan |
| 36 | Gillian Eliza Colcol | 25 | Antipolo |
| 37 | Sammie Anne Legaspi | 24 | Ilocos Sur |
| 38 | Ana Patricia Asturias | 24 | Tacloban |
| 39 | Elizabeth Clenci | 26 | Mandaue |
| 40 | Kristel Guelos | 24 | Tanauan |