# Binibining Pilipinas 2022

Binibining Pilipinas 2022 was the 58th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines on July 31, 2022.
At the end of the event, Hannah Arnold crowned Nicole Borromeo of Cebu as Binibining Pilipinas International 2022; Cinderella Obeñita crowned Gabrielle Basiano of Borongan, Eastern Samar, as Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022; Maureen Montagne crowned Chelsea Fernandez of Tacloban as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022; and Samantha Panlilio crowned Roberta Tamondong of San Pablo, Laguna, as Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022. Nicole Budol of Angono, Rizal was named first runner-up while Stacey Gabriel of Cainta, Rizal, was named second runner-up.
On August 29, 2022, Wilbert Tolentino, talent manager of Nicole Budol, brought the rights of Miss Planet Philippines. Budol was appointed Miss Planet Philippines 2022 to represent the country in the Miss Planet International competition. This was also the last year of Binibining Pilipinas Grand International title to be under Binibining Pilipinas after the franchise of Miss Grand Philippines will be transferred to a new organization.
ABS-CBN broadcast the coronation night via Kapamilya Channel and free-to-air channels A2Z and TV5. The pageant was also simulcast on ABS-CBN's Metro Channel and livestreamed on iWantTFC and YouTube. The competition was hosted by Nicole Cordoves, Catriona Gray, Samantha Bernardo and Edward Barber.

## Pageant
### Selection of participants

40 contestants were chosen at the New Frontier Theater on April 22, 2022. On April 25, 2022, they were given their official numbers and asked which locality they represented.
On April 27, 2022, Binibining Pilipinas officially announced the withdrawal of three candidates: Gwendoline Meliz Soriano of Pangasinan, Francesca Taruc of Angeles City, Pampanga, and Iman Franchesca Cristal of Pampanga. They were replaced by Patricia Ann Tan, Maria Isabela David, and Joanna Rabe resepectively.

### Format

The Binibining Pilipinas organization introduced changes to this edition. The number of semifinalists was reduced to 12, from the previous 13. The results of the closed-door interview and other activities determined the selection of the 12 semifinalists. These had to give an opening statement, followed by the swimsuit and evening gown competitions. Finally they competed in the question and answer portion, after which the four titleholders and two runners-up were announced.

### Selection committee

* Cecilio "Cece" Asuncion – Founder and model director, Slay Model Management
* George Barcelon – President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
* Ann Colis – Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2015 & Miss Globe 2015
* Jane de Leon – Actress, singer, model, dancer
* Joshua Garcia – Actor, dancer, commercial model
* Rico Hizon – Broadcast journalist and senior news anchor, CNN
* Maria Ahtisa Manalo – Binibining Pilipinas International 2018 & Miss International 2018 1st Runner-Up
* Alfredo Pascual – Secretary, Department of Trade and Industry
* Ioannis Pediotis – Ambassador, Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in the Philippines

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

* The contestant was a runner-up in an international pageant.
* The contestant was a semi-finalist in an international pageant.
| Placement | Contestant | International placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2022 | Bb. #23 Cebu – Nicole Borromeo | 3rd runner-up – Miss International 2023 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2022 | Bb. #28 Eastern Samar – Gabrielle Basiano | Top 20 – Miss Intercontinental 2022 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2022 | Bb. #17 Tacloban – Chelsea Fernandez | Top 15 - The Miss Globe 2022 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2022 | Bb. #40 San Pablo City – Roberta Tamondong | 5th runner-up – Miss Grand International 2022 |
| 1st runner-up | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol (Appointed as Miss Planet Philippines 2022) | Withdrew – Miss Planet International 2022 |
| 2nd runner-up | Bb. #1 Cainta – Stacey Gabriel |
| Top 12 | Bb. #5 Iloilo City – Karen Mendoza Bb. #25 Bataan – Annalena Lakrini Bb. #31 Laguna – Yllana Marie Aduana Bb. #32 Batangas – Anna Carres de Mesa Bb. #35 Nueva Ecija – Diana Mackey Bb. #39 Tarlac – Jasmine Omay |

### Special awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Hya-Loo | Bb. #15 Guiguinto, Bulacan – Nyca Bernardo |
| Miss Spotlight | Bb. #40 San Pablo City – Roberta Tamondong |
| Miss Hello Glow | Bb. #5 Iloilo City – Karen Mendoza |
| Miss Ever Organics | Bb. #35 Nueva Ecija – Diana Mackey |
| Miss Careline | Bb. #23 Cebu – Nicole Borromeo |
| Miss Blackwater | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Miss Ever Bilena | Bb. #17 Tacloban – Chelsea Fernandez |
| Miss Kumu People's Choice | Bb. #5 Iloilo City – Karen Mendoza |
| Miss Kumu Question | Bb. #38 La Union – Ethel Abellanosa |
| Best in National Costume | Bb. #7 Oriental Mindoro – Graciella Lehmann |
| Best in Talent | Bb. #18 Mexico, Pampanga – Maria Isabella David |
| Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) | Bb. #31 Laguna – Yllana Marie Aduana |
| Bb. Friendship | Bb. #37 Catanduanes – Eiffel Rosalita |
| Bb. Philippine Airlines | Bb. #40 San Pablo City – Roberta Tamondong |
| Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Bb. Shein | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Bb. Moist Diane Shampoo | Bb. #5 Iloilo City – Karen Mendoza |
| Bb. Pizza Hut | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Bb. Kumu | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Jag Queen | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Bb. Silka | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Bb. Ever Bilena | Bb. #17 Tacloban – Chelsea Fernandez |
| Bb. World Balance | Bb. #8 Angono, Rizal – Nicole Budol |
| Best in Swimsuit | Bb. #28 Eastern Samar – Gabrielle Basiano |
| Best in Evening Gown | Bb. #28 Eastern Samar – Gabrielle Basiano |

## Contestants

Forty contestants competed for the four titles.
| No. | Locality | Contestant | Age |
| 1 | Cainta | Stacey Daniella Gabriel | 24 |
| 2 | Camarines Sur | Krizzia Lynn Moreno | 26 |
| 3 | Taguig | Diana Pinto | 24 |
| 4 | Carcar | Jane Darren Genobisa | 25 |
| 5 | Iloilo City | Karen Laurrie Mendoza | 26 |
| 6 | Davao del Sur | Elda Louise Aznar | 26 |
| 7 | Oriental Mindoro | Graciella Sheine Lehmann | 24 |
| 8 | Angono, Rizal | Herlene Nicole Budol | 22 |
| 9 | Samar | Natasha Jung | 18 |
| 10 | Sarangani | Fatima Kate Bisan | 22 |
| 11 | Misamis Oriental | Esel Mae Pabillaran | 26 |
| 12 | Sultan Kudarat | Leslie Avila | 19 |
| 13 | Masbate City | Patricia Tan | 26 |
| 14 | Bulacan | Joanna Day | 23 |
| 15 | Guiguinto, Bulacan | Nyca Mae Bernardo | 22 |
| 16 | Davao City | Jeriza Uy | 25 |
| 17 | Tacloban | Chelsea Fernandez | 23 |
| 18 | Mexico, Pampanga | Maria Isabela David | 20 |
| 19 | Quezon | Ira Patricia Malaluan | 21 |
| 20 | Iba, Zambales | Joanna Marie Rabe | 26 |
| 21 | Lipa | Gracia Elizabetta Mendoza | 24 |
| 22 | Davao Oriental | Joanna Ricci Alajar | 27 |
| 23 | Cebu | Nicole Borromeo | 21 |
| 24 | Quezon City | Patricia Samantha Go | 26 |
| 25 | Bataan | Annalena Lakrini | 24 |
| 26 | Porac, Pampanga | Cyrille Payumo | 25 |
| 27 | Floridablanca, Pampanga | Jessica McEwen | 25 |
| 28 | Eastern Samar | Gabrielle Camille Basiano | 24 |
| 29 | Marikina | Mariella Esguerra | 24 |
| 30 | Albay | Jashmin Lyn Dimaculangan | 25 |
| 31 | Laguna | Yllana Marie Aduana | 23 |
| 32 | Batangas | Anne de Mesa | 23 |
| 33 | Cavite | Justinne Punsalang | 27 |
| 34 | Zambales | Christine Opiaza | 23 |
| 35 | Nueva Ecija | Diana Mackey | 24 |
| 36 | Negros Oriental | Jannine Navarro | 27 |
| 37 | Catanduanes | Eiffel Janell Rosalita | 26 |
| 38 | La Union | Ethel Abellanosa | 25 |
| 39 | Tarlac | Jasmine Omay | 24 |
| 40 | San Pablo City | Roberta Angela Tamondong | 19 |