# Binibining Pilipinas 2005

Binibining Pilipinas 2005 was the 42nd edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 19, 2005.
At the end of the event, Maricar Balagtas crowned Gionna Cabrera as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2004. Maria Karla Bautista crowned Carlene Aguilar as Bb. Pilipinas-World 2005, while Margaret-Ann Bayot crowned Precious Lara Quigaman as Binibining Pilipinas-International 2005. Wendy Valdez was named First Runner-Up and was crowned by Michelle Reyes as Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005, while Melanie Ediza was named Second Runner-Up.

## Results
### Color keys

* The contestant Won in an International pageant.
* The contestant was a Semi-Finalist in an International pageant.
* The contestant did not place but won a Special Award in the pageant.
| Placement | Contestant | International Placement |
| Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005 | Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera | Miss Photogenic - Miss Universe 2005 |
| Binibining Pilipinas World 2005 | Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar | Top 15 - Miss World 2005 |
| Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 | Bb. #22 - Precious Lara Quigaman | Winner - Miss International 2005 |
| Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005 / 1st Runner-Up | Bb. #1 - Wendy Valdez |
| 2nd Runner-Up | Bb. #15 - Melanie Ediza |
| Top 11 | Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Ann Taylor Bb. #7 - Joanna Rafbel Serrano Bb. #12 - Marie May Rosalien Paloma Bb. #16 -Joanne Padilla Bb. #18 - Kristine Santiago Bb. #19 - Mariflor Perez |

### Special Awards

| Award | Contestant(s) |
| Best in Swimsuit | Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera |
| Best in Long Gown | Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Photogenic | Bb. #17 - Gionna Cabrera |
| Miss Friendship | Bb. #21 - Maria Micaela Padilla |
| Miss Talent | Bb. 23 - Lois Montes |
| Miss Talent Runners-up | Bb. #1 - Wendy Valdez Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar |
| Miss Philippine Airlines (PAL) | Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar |
| Binibining Avon | Bb. #8 - Carlene Aguilar |
| Smart Texter's Choice | Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Taylor |
| Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice | Bb. #3 - Ricamarie Taylor |

## Contestants

23 contestants competed for the four titles.
| No. | Contestant | Age | City/Province | Placement |
| 1 | Wendy Valdez | 22 | Navotas | 1st Runner-Up / Binibining Pilipinas Tourism 2005 |
| 2 | Ameurfina Koc | 24 | Valenzuela | |
| 3 | Ricamarie Ann Taylor | 20 | Quezon City | Top 11 |
| 4 | April Jean Mañago | 23 | Las Piñas | |
| 5 | Allaine Christy Asuncion | 23 | Binangonan, Rizal | |
| 6 | Joanna Rasay Rumohr | 18 | Novaliches | |
| 7 | Joanna Rafbel Minerva Serrano | 23 | Muntinlupa | Top 11 |
| 8 | Carlene Aguilar | 22 | Quezon City | Binibining Pilipinas World 2005 |
| 9 | Mary Jane Dela Cruz | 19 | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | |
| 10 | Monifer Samonte | 22 | Guagua, Pampanga | |
| 11 | Katherine Aban | 23 | San Fernando, La Union | |
| 12 | Marie May Rosalien Paloma | 24 | Caloocan | Top 11 |
| 13 | Gwennaelle Ruais | 19 | withdrew | withdrew |
| 14 | Aulorence Alipo-on | 23 | Olongapo | |
| 15 | Melanie Ediza | 22 | Cebu | 2nd Runner-Up |
| 16 | Joanne Padilla | 22 | San Miguel, Bulacan | Top 11 |
| 17 | Gionna Cabrera | 22 | Pasig | Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2005 |
| 18 | Kristine Santiago | 19 | Angeles City | Top 11 |
| 19 | Mari-flor Perez | 23 | Oriental Mindoro | Top 11 |
| 20 | Stephanie Florence Magali | 21 | Manila | |
| 21 | Maria Micaela Isabel Padilla | 21 | Las Piñas | |
| 22 | Precious Lara Quigaman | 22 | Taguig | Binibining Pilipinas International 2005 |
| 23 | Lois Montes | 25 | Cebu City | |
| 24 | Maricris Franco | 24 | Taguig | |
| 25 | Angelique Gustanski | 21 | withdrew | withdrew |