Binibining Pilipinas 1999 was the 36th edition of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on February 20, 1999.

At the end of the event, Jewel May Lobaton crowned Janelle Bautista as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999, Rachel Soriano crowned Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Colette Centeno crowned Lalaine Edson as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999. Michelle Arcangel was named First Runner-Up, while Joelle Marie Pelaez was named Second Runner-Up.

More than a month after the pageant, Janelle Bautista voluntarily relinquished her title due to a defective passport and citizenship issues and was replaced by Miriam Quiambao as Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999. Lalaine Edson assumed the title of Binibining Pilipinas World 1999, while Georgina Sandico, one of the 10 semi-finalists, was appointed as Binibining Pilipinas International 1999.

Results Placements Color keys The contestant was a Runner-up in an International pageant. The contestant did not place.

Placement Contestant International Placement Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1999 Bb. #9 – Janelle Bautista Binibining Pilipinas World 1999 Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao Binibining Pilipinas International 1999 Bb. #15 – Lalaine Edson Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico 1st runner-up Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel 2nd runner-up Bb. #2 – Joelle Marie Pelaez Top 10 Bb. #18 – Johanna Ruiz Bb. #22 – Angela Cheryl Penson Bb. #23 – January Mae Morales Bb. #25 – Georgina Anne Sandico Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel Serrano

Special awards

Award Contestant Best In Swimsuit Bb. #28 – Michelle Arcangel Best In Evening Gown Bb. #12 – Jamine Esperat Miss Photogenic/AGFA Bb. #5 – Miriam Quiambao Miss Friendship Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman Miss Talent Bb. #12 – Jamine EsperatMiss Lux Super Rich Bb. #15 – Lalaine EdsonMiss Creamsilk Bb. #5 – Miriam QuiambaoMiss Pond's Beautiful Skin Bb. #27 – Joanna Rafbel SerranoMiss Close-Up Smile Bb. #9 – Janelle BautistaMiss Internet Bb. #15 – Lalaine EdsonBinibining Avon Bb. #28 – Michelle ArcangelMiss PAL Sunniest Personality Bb. #5 – Miriam QuiambaoMiss Slimmer's World Bb. #9 – Janelle BautistaMiss Supreme Energy Bb. #6 – Chadrose de Guzman

Board of Judges

Carlos A. Arellano – Chairman & President, Social Security System JV Ejercito – Jaycees' National President Martin L. Fernandez – General Marketing Manager, Nokia Dieter J. Lonishen – President & managing director, Bayer Philippines Marixi Prieto – Chairman of the board, Philippine Daily Inquirer Asi Taulava – Professional basketball player Michelle Van Eimeren – 1994 Miss Australia Alice Lee – National Director, Malaysia/Singapore Pageant Production Jaime Dichaves – Vice President for Luzon Basketball Association of the Philippines

Contestants

30 contestants competed for the three titles. No. Contestant Age Hometown Placement 1 Myrna Cruz 17 Pateros 2 Joelle Marie Pelaez 22 Quezon City 3 Johanna Paula Abinuman 17 Cebu City 4 Anna May Corveau 21 Bulacan 5 Miriam Quiambao 23 Quezon City 6 Chadrose de Guzman 18 Pasig 7 Kathrina Sanchez 19 Pangasinan 8 Mailene Figueroa 18 Pampanga 9 Janelle Bautista 22 Quezon City 10 Catherine Espiritu 20 Marikina 11 Evita Bunyi 23 Quezon 12 Jamine Esperat 21 Quezon City 13 Maria Christina Pamintuan 22 Davao City 14 Bernadette Baguyo 18 Pateros 15 Lalaine Edson 21 Marikina 16 Jaimie Josue 20 Las Piñas 17 Marilou Silva 18 Lipa 18 Johanna Ruiz 23 San Juan 19 Ethel de Paz 20 Imus 20 Mia Teodora Tiglao 19 Angeles 21 Maria Zarifa Alonso 22 Angela Cheryl Penson 20 Parañaque 23 January Mae Morales 20 Valenzuela 24 Honeylene Laurente 19 Pasig 25 Georgina Anne Sandico 19 Manila 26 Maricris Perez 23 Pasay 27 Joanna Rafbel Serrano 17 Makati 28 Michelle Arcangel 24 Victoria 29 Myrasol Magura 24 San Juan 30 Jade Ann Diaz 21 San Juan

Notes

Post-pageant notes

After being elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1999, Miriam Quiambao competed at the Miss Universe 1999 pageant in Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, and was named First Runner-Up. Quiambao also won the Clairol Herbal Essence Style Award. Lalaine Edson and Georgina Sandico where also elevated as Binibining Pilipinas-World1999 and Binibining Pilipinas-International 1999, respectively. Lalaine Edson competed at Miss World 1999 in London and was unplaced. Georgina Sandico was also unplaced when she competed at the Miss International 1999 pageant in Tokyo, Japan. After her stint at Miss World, Edson never came back to crown her successor and has since stayed in London as a model. Jamine Esperat and Joanna Rafbel Serrano competed again at Binibining Pilipinas 2000 and Binibining Pilipinas 2005, respectively. Esperat was unplaced when she competed in 2000, and Serrano was a semifinalist when she competed in 2005.

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