Binibining Pilipinas announces Top 40 candidates for 2022

MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc (BPCI) announced its official candidates for the 2022 pageant, posting their names and photos on the pageant’s official Facebook page.

The competitors were chosen after the pageant opened for applications in February and a final screening was held on April 22.

The 40 official candidates are:

• Anna Valencia Lakrini
• Anne de Mesa
• Chelsea Fernandez
• Christine Juliane Opiaza
• Cyrille D. Payumo
• Diana Mackey
• Diana Pinto
• Eiffel Rosalita
• Elda Louise Aznar
• Esel Mae P. Pabilaran
• Ethel Abellanosa
• Fatima Kate Bisan
• Gabrielle Basiano
• Gracia Elizabeth Mendoza
• Graciella Lehman
• Gwendoline Meliz F. Soriano
• Iman Franchesca M. Cristal
• Ina Patricia Malaluan
• Jane Darren Genobisa
• Janine Navarro
• Jashmin Dimaculangan
• Jasmine Omay
• Jeriza B. Uy
• Jessica Rose McEwen
• Joanna Day
• Joanna Ricci Alajar
• Karen Laurrie Mendoza
• Krizzia Lynn O. Moreno
• Leslie B. Avila
• Ma. Francesca Taruc
• Mariella V. Esguerra
• Mary Justinne Punsalang
• Natasha Ellema Jung
• Nicole Borromeo
• Nicole Budol
• Nyca Mae O. Bernardo
• Patricia Go
• Roberta Tamondong
• Stacey Daniella B. Gabriel
• Yllana Marie S. Aduana

On Wednesday, April 27, BPCI released a statement regarding the changes in their lineup of official candidates. 

BPCI said that they have officially accepted the withdrawal of earlier announced candidates Gwendoline Meliz Soriano, Ma. Francesca Taruc, and Iman Franchesca Cristal from the competition. “We thank them for their time and wish them well in their future plans,” they said. 

Replacing them are Patricia Ann Tan, Ma. Isabela David, and Joanna Marie Rabe, who are also from the 2022 main batch.

The women will vie for five titles, including the top crown Binibining Pilipinas International, currently held by last year’s winner, Hannah Arnold.

The pageant has yet to announce its schedule of activities. – Rappler.com