GALLERY: Binibining Pilipinas 2023 aspirants stun in their national costumes
The national costumes of this year's Binibining Pilipinas hopefuls have been unveiled.
The 39 candidates showcased the unique and remarkable cultures of their hometowns through eye-catching outfits made by their chosen designers—ahead of the national costume show slated for Thursday, May 18 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.
Their costumes took inspiration from Ibong Adarna, Philippine mythological creatures, local cuisines, and the country's stunning attractions, among others, according to the pageant organization.
Marvel at the creative artistry of their ensembles in the gallery below.
Bb. 1 Juvel Cyrene Bea – Quezon City: The costume illustrates the Ibong Adarna, an enchanting and beautiful creature from the Filipino epic poem.
Bb. 2 Elaiza Dee Alzona - Zambales: The costume symbolizes the awe-inspiring structure of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Andres.
Bb. 3 Lyra Punsalan - Pampanga: The costume symbolizes Múnag Sumálâ, the goddess of dawn.
Bb. 4 Paulina Marie Labayo – Naga City, Bicol Region: The costume is an ode to Bicol’s patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
Bb. 5 Gianna Llanes – Palayan City, Nueva Ecija: The costume exemplifies the magnificence of Palayan City's nature-filled landscapes.
Bb. 6 Angelica Lopez – Palawan: The costume is inspired by the Tubbataha Reefs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bb. 7 Allhia Estores – Parañaque: The costume pays tribute to the country's carinderia scene and local cuisines.
Bb. 8 Mirjan Hipolito – Angeles City: The costume illustrates the importance of angels, who play a central role in Angeleño culture.
Bb. 9 Babyerna Liong - Tacloban: The costume celebrates El Capitan, the protector of the island province of Leyte.
Bb. 10 Rasha Cortez Al Enzi – Urdaneta, Pangasinan: The costume portrays delicate scales and fins of the Philippines' national fish “bangus."
Bb. 11 Kiaragiel Gregorio – Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija: The costume is an homage to Cabanatuan City’s agriculture, which has been the backbone of their local economy.
Bb. 12 Xena Ramos – Santolan, Pasig: The costume embodies the Pakalog festival, an annual gathering of Santolan, Pasig celebrated on the last day of the year.
Bb. 13 Samantha Dana Bug-os – Oriental Mindoro: The costume embodies Mahaltana, the four important icons of Oriental Mindoro—the Mangyan, Halcon, Tamaraw, and Naujan Lake.
Bb. 14 Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano – Albay: The costume is inspired by Daragang Magayon and epitomizes the beauty of an Albayana Binibini.
Bb. 15 Jessilen Salvador – Aklan: The costume portrays Maniwantiwan, the wife of Marikudo, ruler of the Ati tribe on the island of Panay.
Bb. 16 Atasha Reign Parani – General Trias, Cavite: The costume takes inspiration from the Ibong Adarna, a mythical bird from the Filipino epic poem.
Bb. 17 Tracy Lois Bedua - Iloilo: The costume serves as a symbol of a resilient and strong Ilonggo.
Bb. 18 Andrea Sulangi – Morong, Bataan: The costume signifies a dress worn by prominent Muslim women of Mindanao.
Bb. 19 Julia Mae Mendoza – Roxas City, Capiz: The costume epitomizes the abundance of seafood in Roxas City.
Bb. 20 Julianne Rose Reyes – Cavite: The costume represents the sorrow and pain of Gregoria Montoya and other Cavitena Filipinas during the war.
Bb. 21 Paola Allison Araño - Batangas: The costume highlights red whips that symbolize the blood of those who fought for the Philippines' freedom from colonizers.
Bb. 22 Anje Mae Manipol – Quezon Province: The costume is a tribute to the famous welcome arc of the province situated at Tiaong, Quezon.
Bb. 23 Zoe Bernardo Santiago - Manila: The costume takes inspiration from the jeepney and symbolizes a combination of "transport pasada" and "catwalk pasarela."
Bb. 24 Anna Valencia Lakrini - Bataan: The costume displays the magnificence of the "alitaptap" or firefly.
Bb. 25 Yesley Cabanos - Caloocan: The costume is 100% made out of newspaper meticulously cut and formed into various shapes.
Bb. 26 Rheema Adakkoden – Camarines Sur: The costume embodies the hardworking Filipino women in the old days.
Bb. 27 Zeah Nestle Pala – Tarlac Province: The costume depicts the Malatarlak, an endemic grass that became a significant part of Tarlac’s history.
Bb. 28 Katrina Mae Sese – Tarlac City: The costume represents the legend of “Halimaw sa Banga” and pays tribute to the developing industry of pottery.
Bb. 29 Trisha Martinez – Laguna: The costume is a reimagined look of Maria Makiling and is decorated with different flora.
Bb. 30 Charismae Almarez – General Luna, Quezon: The costume honors General Antonio Luna, one of the national heroes of the Philippines.
Bb. 31 April Angelu Barro – Cagayan de Oro: The costume depicts the abundance of lambago trees along the Cagayan de Oro river.
Bb. 32 Sharmaine Magdasoc – Ortigas, Pasig: The costume depicts EDSA Shrine, which is dedicated to the Blessed Mary.
Bb. 33 Katrina Anne Johnson - Davao del Sur: The costume pays tribute to the beloved Waling-Waling, also known as the "Queen of Philippine Orchids."
Bb. 35 Sofia Lopez Galve – Province of Rizal: The costume is a depiction of the SuMaKaH festival celebrated in Antipolo City.
Bb. 36 Mary Chiles Balana – Hermosa, Bataan: The costume highlights the beauty of Hermosa, Bataan, and its people.
Bb. 37 Pia Isabel Duloguin – Misamis Occidental: The costume is a reflection of Misamis Occidental that is filled with stunning natural attractions.
Bb. 38 Lea Macapagal – Dinalupihan, Bataan: The costume honors the deity "Indianalo," the goddess of hunting and abundant harvest.
Bb. 39 Loraine Jara – Bulacan: The costume illustrates the Barasoain or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Bb. 40 Candy Marilyn Völlinger - Catanduanes: The costume is inspired by the Inmaculada Concepcion, Patron Saint of Virac, Catanduanes.
Bb. 1 Juvel Cyrene Bea – Quezon City: The costume illustrates the Ibong Adarna, an enchanting and beautiful creature from the Filipino epic poem.
Bb. 2 Elaiza Dee Alzona - Zambales: The costume symbolizes the awe-inspiring structure of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Andres.
Bb. 3 Lyra Punsalan - Pampanga: The costume symbolizes Múnag Sumálâ, the goddess of dawn.
Bb. 4 Paulina Marie Labayo – Naga City, Bicol Region: The costume is an ode to Bicol’s patroness, Our Lady of Peñafrancia.
Bb. 5 Gianna Llanes – Palayan City, Nueva Ecija: The costume exemplifies the magnificence of Palayan City's nature-filled landscapes.
Bb. 6 Angelica Lopez – Palawan: The costume is inspired by the Tubbataha Reefs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bb. 7 Allhia Estores – Parañaque: The costume pays tribute to the country's carinderia scene and local cuisines.
Bb. 8 Mirjan Hipolito – Angeles City: The costume illustrates the importance of angels, who play a central role in Angeleño culture.
Bb. 9 Babyerna Liong - Tacloban: The costume celebrates El Capitan, the protector of the island province of Leyte.
Bb. 10 Rasha Cortez Al Enzi – Urdaneta, Pangasinan: The costume portrays delicate scales and fins of the Philippines' national fish “bangus."
Bb. 11 Kiaragiel Gregorio – Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija: The costume is an homage to Cabanatuan City’s agriculture, which has been the backbone of their local economy.
Bb. 12 Xena Ramos – Santolan, Pasig: The costume embodies the Pakalog festival, an annual gathering of Santolan, Pasig celebrated on the last day of the year.
Bb. 13 Samantha Dana Bug-os – Oriental Mindoro: The costume embodies Mahaltana, the four important icons of Oriental Mindoro—the Mangyan, Halcon, Tamaraw, and Naujan Lake.
Bb. 14 Jeanne Isabelle Bilasano – Albay: The costume is inspired by Daragang Magayon and epitomizes the beauty of an Albayana Binibini.
Bb. 15 Jessilen Salvador – Aklan: The costume portrays Maniwantiwan, the wife of Marikudo, ruler of the Ati tribe on the island of Panay.
Bb. 16 Atasha Reign Parani – General Trias, Cavite: The costume takes inspiration from the Ibong Adarna, a mythical bird from the Filipino epic poem.
Bb. 17 Tracy Lois Bedua - Iloilo: The costume serves as a symbol of a resilient and strong Ilonggo.
Bb. 18 Andrea Sulangi – Morong, Bataan: The costume signifies a dress worn by prominent Muslim women of Mindanao.
Bb. 19 Julia Mae Mendoza – Roxas City, Capiz: The costume epitomizes the abundance of seafood in Roxas City.
Bb. 20 Julianne Rose Reyes – Cavite: The costume represents the sorrow and pain of Gregoria Montoya and other Cavitena Filipinas during the war.
Bb. 21 Paola Allison Araño - Batangas: The costume highlights red whips that symbolize the blood of those who fought for the Philippines' freedom from colonizers.
Bb. 22 Anje Mae Manipol – Quezon Province: The costume is a tribute to the famous welcome arc of the province situated at Tiaong, Quezon.
Bb. 23 Zoe Bernardo Santiago - Manila: The costume takes inspiration from the jeepney and symbolizes a combination of "transport pasada" and "catwalk pasarela."
Bb. 24 Anna Valencia Lakrini - Bataan: The costume displays the magnificence of the "alitaptap" or firefly.
Bb. 25 Yesley Cabanos - Caloocan: The costume is 100% made out of newspaper meticulously cut and formed into various shapes.
Bb. 26 Rheema Adakkoden – Camarines Sur: The costume embodies the hardworking Filipino women in the old days.
Bb. 27 Zeah Nestle Pala – Tarlac Province: The costume depicts the Malatarlak, an endemic grass that became a significant part of Tarlac’s history.
Bb. 28 Katrina Mae Sese – Tarlac City: The costume represents the legend of “Halimaw sa Banga” and pays tribute to the developing industry of pottery.
Bb. 29 Trisha Martinez – Laguna: The costume is a reimagined look of Maria Makiling and is decorated with different flora.
Bb. 30 Charismae Almarez – General Luna, Quezon: The costume honors General Antonio Luna, one of the national heroes of the Philippines.
Bb. 31 April Angelu Barro – Cagayan de Oro: The costume depicts the abundance of lambago trees along the Cagayan de Oro river.
Bb. 32 Sharmaine Magdasoc – Ortigas, Pasig: The costume depicts EDSA Shrine, which is dedicated to the Blessed Mary.
Bb. 33 Katrina Anne Johnson - Davao del Sur: The costume pays tribute to the beloved Waling-Waling, also known as the "Queen of Philippine Orchids."
Bb. 35 Sofia Lopez Galve – Province of Rizal: The costume is a depiction of the SuMaKaH festival celebrated in Antipolo City.
Bb. 36 Mary Chiles Balana – Hermosa, Bataan: The costume highlights the beauty of Hermosa, Bataan, and its people.
Bb. 37 Pia Isabel Duloguin – Misamis Occidental: The costume is a reflection of Misamis Occidental that is filled with stunning natural attractions.
Bb. 38 Lea Macapagal – Dinalupihan, Bataan: The costume honors the deity "Indianalo," the goddess of hunting and abundant harvest.
Bb. 39 Loraine Jara – Bulacan: The costume illustrates the Barasoain or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Bb. 40 Candy Marilyn Völlinger - Catanduanes: The costume is inspired by the Inmaculada Concepcion, Patron Saint of Virac, Catanduanes.
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As of writing, the only costume missing is that of Joy Dacoron from Cebu following public backlash over its resemblance with the vestment of Santo Niño de Cebu, a known representation of Jesus as a child in the Philippines.
The Binibining Pilipinas 2023 coronation night is set to take place at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City on May 28.