# Binibining Pilipinas 2008

Binibining Pilipinas 2008 was the 45th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 8, 2008.
At the end of the event, Anna Teresa Licaros crowned Jennifer Barrientos as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008, Margaret Wilson crowned Janina San Miguel as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008, and Nadia Lee Cien Shami crowned Patricia Fernandez as Binibining Pilipinas International 2008. Danielle Castaño was named First Runner-Up and Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag was named 2nd Runner-Up.
For personal reasons including the death of her grandfather, Janina San Miguel resigned her title as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 in September 2008. The title was automatically transferred to the first runner-up, Danielle Castaño who went on to represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2008 pageant.

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

* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant was not able to compete in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2008 | Bb. #7 – Jennifer Barrientos | Unplaced – Miss Universe 2008 |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 2008 | Bb. #15 – Janina San Miguel | Resigned due to personal issues |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2008 | Bb. #2 – Patricia Isabel Fernandez | Top 15 – Miss International 2008 |
| 1st runner-up | Bb. #8 – Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas World 2008) | Unplaced – Miss World 2008 |
| 2nd runner-up | Bb. #18 – Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag |
| Top 10 | Bb. #3 – Toni Alyessa Hipolito Bb. #9 – Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero Bb. #12 – Jaysel Arrozal Bb. #13 – Tabetha Jo Frick Bb. #14 – Karen Golar |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant |
| Miss Photogenic | Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño |
| Miss Talent | Bb. #24 – Rizza Liz Mondia Catigan |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #6 – Evangeline Mae Agustin Castillo |
| Best In Swimsuit | Bb. #15 – Janina San Miguel |
| Best In Long Gown | Bb. #15 – Janina San Miguel |
| Miss Bacchus Energy Drink | Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice | Bb. #20 – Roxanne Tadique |
| Miss Philippine Airlines | Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño |
| Miss Ever Bilena | Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño |
| Miss Natasha | Bb. #2 – Patricia Fernandez |
| Miss Natasha Poise and Grace | Bb. #8 – Danielle Castaño |

## Judges

* Joseph Bernardo – Philippine Ambassador to Spain
* Kristie Kenney – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of the United States
* Makoto Katsura – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Embassy of Japan
* Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. – Quezon City mayor
* Vijay Mallya – Chairman United Breweries Group / Kingfisher Airlines
* Jean Moueix – Chateau Petrus
* Vivienne Tan – Founder, Entrepreneurs School of Asia
* Oscar S. Salvacion – President Sofitel Philippine Plaza
* Marian Rivera – Actress, Ramp and Commercial Model
* Dennis Trillo – Multi-awarded Matinee Idol and Commercial Model
* Chris Tiu – TV Host

## Contestants

24 contestants competed for the three titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | Hometown | Notes |
| 1 | Eizza Rancesca Lim | 23 | Cainta | Mutya ng Pilipinas 2004 1st runner-up |
| 2 | Patricia Isabel Fernandez | 22 | Pasig |
| 3 | Toni Alyessa Hipolito | 18 | Quezon City |
| 4 | Karla Paula Henry | 21 | Cebu City |
| 5 | Maria Kristelle Lazaro | 22 | Daraga |
| 6 | Evangeline Mae Castillo | 24 | Tarlac City |
| 7 | Jennifer Barrientos | 22 | San Mateo |
| 8 | Danielle Kirsten Muriel Castaño | 18 | Quezon City |
| 9 | Kathleen Phyllis Guerrero | 25 | Quezon City |
| 10 | Arvin Gail Arriola | 17 | Malolos |
| 11 | Gianni Michelle Laudato | 24 | Bacoor |
| 12 | Jaysel Arrozal | 17 | Valenzuela |
| 13 | Tabetha Jo Frick | 17 | Camarines Sur |
| 14 | Karen Golar | 24 | Bayawan |
| 15 | Janina San Miguel | 17 | Quezon City |
| 16 | Margarita Gutierrez | 24 | Manila |
| 17 | Lady Lou Garidan | 21 | Cotabato |
| 18 | Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag | 24 | Quezon City |
| 19 | Patricia Frye Francisco | 17 | Ilocos Sur |
| 20 | Roxanne Tadique | 21 | Quezon City |
| 21 | Karla Cristina Garcia | 21 | Marilao |
| 22 | Maria Anne Kathleen Labung | 22 | Pampanga |
| 23 | Agatha Fontanilla | 21 | Catarman |
| 24 | Rizza Liz Catigan | 21 | Bacolod |