Binibining Pilipinas 2003
DateMarch 15, 2003
Presenters
EntertainmentGary Valenciano
VenueAraneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
BroadcasterGMA Network
Entrants27
Placements12
WinnerCarla Gay Balingit
Angeles City
CongenialityCarolyn Ramos
Quezon City
PhotogenicJhezarie Javier
Antipolo

Binibining Pilipinas 2003 (billed as The Ruby Year) was the 40th edition of Binibining Pilipinas. It took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on March 15, 2003.

At the end of the event, Karen Loren Agustin crowned Carla Gay Balingit as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003. Katherine Anne Manalo crowned Maria Rafaela Yunon as Binibining Pilipinas World 2003, while Kristine Alzar crowned Jhezarie Javier as Bb. Pilipinas-International 2003. Kate Sephora Baesa was named First Runner-Up, while Noela Mae Evangelista was named Second Runner-Up.[2][3]

Later that year, Noela Mae Evangelista was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003.

Results

Color keys
  •   The contestant Won in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant.
  •   The contestant did not place.
Placement Contestant International Placement
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
  • Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit
Unplaced – Miss Universe 2003
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
  • Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela Yunon
Top 5 – Miss World 2003
Binibining Pilipinas-International 2003
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
1st Runner-Up
  • Bb. #13 – Kate Sephora Baesa
2nd Runner-Up
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
    (Appointed as Binibining Pilipinas Queen of Tourism 2003)
Winner – Queen of Tourism International 2003
Top 12
  • Bb. #1 – Maria del Carmen Antigua
  • Bb. #15 – Anne Marie Falcon
  • Bb. #16 – Sanya Astra Smith
  • Bb. #17 – Ariane Garcia
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Louise Corstorphan
  • Bb. #24 – Diana Sadie
  • Bb. #25 – Maria Elena Andaya

Special Awards

Award Contestant Ref.
Best in Swimsuit
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
 [2]
Best in Evening Gown
  • Bb. #23 – Carla Gay Balingit
Miss Photogenic/AGFA
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Friendship
  • Bb. #10 – Carolyn Ramos
Miss Talent
Miss Lux Super Rich Star of the Night
  • Bb. #19 – Maria Rafaela Yunon
Miss Creamsilk Beautiful Hair
  • Bb. #25 – Maria Elena Andaya
Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin
  • Bb. #18 – Angelina Corstorphan
Miss Close-Up Smile
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Binibining Avon
  • Bb. #20 – Noela Mae Evangelista
Miss PAL Sunniest Personality
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Miss Red Bull Supreme Energy
Miss Myra 300-E
  • Bb. #12 – Jhezarie Javier
Manila Bulletin Texter's Choice Award
  • Bb. #14 – Jacquelyne Inoferio

Contestants

27 contestants competed for the three titles.[4]

No.ContestantAgeCity/Province Placement
1Maria del Carmen Antigua24Cebu City
Top 12
2Anna Kathrina Ashby19Quezon City
3Cherry May Bacarro24Cagayan de Oro
4Aloha Crisostomo24Angeles City
5Nilda Perelonia Baliwag20Makati
6Farrah Casilda Tuballa19Zamboanga City
7Gladys Cruz20Bulacan
8Ruth Faye Toribio22Quezon City
9Jeramie Cortes Alagon20Zambales
10Carolyn Ramos22Quezon City
11Penelope Grulla24Manila
12Jhezarie Javier21Antipolo
Binibining Pilipinas International 2003
13Kate Sephora Baesa20Quezon City
1st Runner-Up
14Jacquelyne Inoferio19San Pedro, Laguna
15Anne Marie Falcon21Mandaluyong
Top 12
16Sanya Astra Smith18Makati
Top 12
17Ariane Garcia18Lucena
Top 12
18Angelina Louise Corstorphan17Pasig
Top 12
19Maria Rafaela Yunon21Tarlac
Binibining Pilipinas World 2003
20Noela Mae Evangelista20Iligan
2nd Runner-Up
21Angelica Sandel21San Juan
22Gretchen Malalad24Pasig
23Carla Gay Balingit19Angeles City
Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2003
24Diana Sadie20Bicol Region
Top 12
25Maria Elena Andaya24Batangas City
Top 12
26Maria Althea Rose Mauricio21Bacolod
27Joy delos Reyes20Makati

Notes

Post-pageant Notes

  • Carla Gay Balingit competed at Miss Universe 2003 in Panama City but was unplaced. On the other hand, Maria Rafaela Yunon competed at Miss World 2003 in Sanya, China and was one of the five finalists.[5]
  • Jhezarie Javier competed at Miss International 2003 in Tokyo but was unplaced. She then was handpicked to compete at the Miss ASEAN 2005 pageant in Bali, Indonesia. She was crowned Miss ASEAN 2005 and also won the Miss Natural Beauty award.
  • Noela Mae Evangelista competed at Queen of Tourism International 2003 in Turkey and won.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Francisco, Butch (March 18, 2003). "A well-presented Binibini show". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Sto. Domingo, Joseph (March 17, 2003). "Brains before beauty: In this year's Bb. Pilipinas, the smart ones win the titles". Manila Standard. pp. 17–18. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ Lo, Ricky (March 23, 2003). "Beauties & Brains". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  4. ↑ Lo, Ricky (March 14, 2003). "Mirror, mirror on the wall..." Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ Lo, Ricky (December 12, 2003). "Mafae happy with Top 5 finish at Miss World". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  6. ↑ Lo, Ricky (November 10, 2003). "Beauty (titles) run in the family". Philippine Star. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
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