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MANILA, Philippines – Organizers pulled out all the stops in an eventful, supercharged Binibining Pilipinas 2016 coronation night, Sunday, April 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Maxine Medina was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Philippines crown, along with 5 other queens who will go on to compete in the international pageants later this year.
Here’s a recap of the eventful evening, in photos:
Hosts KC Concepcion and Xian Lim opened the evening’s festivities, introducing the judges.
Along with the traditional opening number, the ladies introduced themselves to the roaring crowd.
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We spotted quite a few celebrities in the audience, too, including Fabio Ide and girlfriend Bianca Manalo, there to support younger sister Nichole Manalo.
A first set of special awards winners was then announced.
The swimsuit segment followed, as the latest stepped out in white bikinis:
The ladies then walked onstage for the evening gown portion, in dresses by local designers.
The Top 15 was announced next:
The first Question and Answer portion came next. This year, instead of the ladies picking the judge who will ask them the question, each judge chose a contestant.
Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach gave her farewell walk and speech as Miss Universe Philippines before the winners were announced.
The other reigning queens gave their final walk as well, before passing on their crowns.
Maxine Medina was crowned Miss Universe Philippines, while Kylie Verzosa, Joanna Eden, Jennifer Hammond, Nichole Manalo, and Nicole Cordoves were named as the queens who will represent the country in 5 other international pageants this year.
What did you think of Binibining Pilipinas 2016? Let us know in the comments! – Rappler.com
More Binibining Pilipinas 2016 on Rappler:
Coronation night:
- Maxine Medina crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2016
- FULL LIST: Winners, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night
- Photo recap: Highlights, Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night
- WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach’s emotional speech at Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation
- WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach’s farewell walk at Binibining Pilipinas 2016
- WATCH: Miss Universe PH 2016 Maxine Medina’s Bb Pilipinas Q&A
- WATCH: The moment Maxine Medina became Miss Universe Philippines 2016
- WATCH: Bb Pilipinas 2016 evening gown competition at coronation night
- WATCH: Bb Pilipinas 2016 swimsuit competition at coronation night
- IN PHOTOS: Stars at Binibining Pilipinas 2016
Predictions and live blog:
- Bb Pilipinas 2016 predictions: Who will follow Pia Wurtzbach?
- LIVE UPDATES: Bb Pilipinas 2016 coronation night
Leading up to coronation night
- IN PHOTOS: 40 Bb Pilipinas 2016 candidates walk the runway at press presentation
- IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2016 official swimsuit photos
- IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas talent show 2016
- IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2016 national costume competition
- IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2016 candidates in casual wear fashion show
- IN PHOTOS: Bb Pilipinas 2016 Parade of Beauties
Get to know the ladies
- IN PHOTOS: Meet the candidates of Binibining Pilipinas 2016
- FULL LIST: Binibining Pilipinas 2016 candidates
Pia Wurtzbach
- Pia Wurtzbach’s advice for Bb Pilipinas 2016 candidates
- WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach’s sassy assessment of Bb Pilipinas 2016 hopefuls
- WATCH: ‘Star-struck’ Pia Wurtzbach meets Manny Pacquiao
- Pia Wurtzbach confirms she’s dating Dr. Mike, shares more details
- WATCH: Pia Wurtzbach shares story behind famous ‘Ako bahala, babawi tayo sa Miss U’ tweet
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