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 Binibining Pilipinas 2008 winners from left to right: Elizabeth Jacqueline Nacuspag (2nd Runner-Up), Patricia Fernandez (International), Janina San Miguel (World), Jennifer Barrientos (Universe), and Danielle Castaño (1st Runner-Up).
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| Date | March 8, 2008 |
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| Venue | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Entrants | 24 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Jennifer Barrientos San Mateo, Rizal |
| Congeniality | Evangeline Mae Castillo Tarlac City |
| Photogenic | Danielle Castaño Quezon City |
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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3][4]
- ^ "Bb. Pilipinas 2008 coronation night airs March 8 on GMA-7". Pep.ph. March 5, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Jennifer Barrientos crowned Bb Pilipinas Universe". GMA News Online. March 9, 2008. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ "RP's bet to Ms. World 2008 Janina San Miguel quits". ABS CBN News. September 30, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
- ^ "Janina explains why she quit her throne". GMA News Online. December 1, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2021.