Early shakeup at the 2022 Bb. Pilipinas pageant

Joanna Marie Rabe, Patricia Ann Tan and Maria Isabela David. Image: Facebook/official press photos

MANILA, Philippines — The Binibining Pilipinas pageant opened its 2022 season with a bang with the presentation of 40 contestants on April 22, composed of a stellar roster of aspirants which includes national and international titleholders. But the premier beauty contest is having a shakeup this early with the announcement of three new contenders.

In an e-mail, the Bb. Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) said Patricia Ann Tan, Maria Isabel David and pageant veteran Joanna Marie Rabe are going to continue their quest for beauty titles after their initial exclusion in the official list of candidates presented last week.

The three additions to the roster will replace Gwendoline Meliz Soriano, Iman Francesca Cristal and 2021 Bb. Araneta City Maria Franchesca Taruc, who withdrew from the competition.

The BPCI said in a statement that it has accepted the withdrawal of the three former contestants.
“We thank them for their time and we wish them well in their future plans,” the organization said.

It likewise congratulated the three new additions to the roster. “Congratulations, and welcome to the #BinibiniSisterhood,” BPCI stated.

Here is the updated list of official contestants, with their corresponding candidate number:

Candidate #1 – Stacey Daniella Gabriel

Candidate #2 – Krizzia Lynn Moreno

Candidate #3 – Diana Joy Pinto

Candidate #4 – Jane Darren Genobisa

Candidate #5 – Karen Laurrie Mendoza

Candidate #6 – Elda Louise Aznar

Candidate #7 – Graciella Sheine Lehmann

Candidate #8 – Nicole Budol

Candidate #9 – Natasha Ellema Jung

Candidate #10 – Fatima Kate Bisan

Candidate #11 – Esel Mae Pabillaran

Candidate #12 – Leslie Avila

Candidate #13 – Patricia Ann Tan

Candidate #14 – Joanna Day

Candidate #15 – Nyca Mae Bernardo

Candidate #16 – Jeriza Uy

Candidate #17 – Chelsea Fernandez

Candidate #18 – Ma. Isabela David

Candidate #19 – Ira Patricia Malaluan

Candidate #20– Joanna Marie Rabe

Candidate #21 – Gracia Elizabetta Mendoza

Candidate #22 – Joanna Ricci Alajar

Candidate #23 – Nicole Borromeo

Candidate #24 – Patricia Samantha Go

Candidate #25 – Annalena Lakrini

Candidate #26 – Cyrille Payumo

Candidate #27 – Jessica Rose McEwen

Candidate #28–Gabrielle Camille Basiano

Candidate #29 – Mariella Esguerra

Candidate #30 – Jashmin-Lyn Dimaculangan

Candidate #31 – Yllana Marie Aduana

Candidate #32 – Anna Carres De Mesa

Candidate #33 – Mary Justinne Punsalang

Candidate #34 – Christine Juliane Opiaza

Candidate #35 – Diana Mackey

Candidate #36 – Jannine Navarro

Candidate #37 – Eiffel Janell Rosalita

Candidate #38 – Ethel Abellanosa

Candidate #39 – Jasmine Omay

Candidate #40 – Roberta AngelaTamondong

The candidates will compete for four titles: Bb. Pilipinas International, Bb. Pilipinas Intercontinental, Bb. Pilipinas Globe, and Bb. Pilipinas Grand International.

Last year’s batch copped two international victories with the coronation of Miss Intercontinental Cinderella Faye Obeñita and Miss Globe Maureen Montagne. Hannah Arnold has yet to see action on the Miss International stage, while Samantha Panlilio participated in the Miss Grand International contest in December.

The 40 official candidates of the 2022 Bb. Pilipinas pageant will be presented to the public at the “Grand Flores de Mayo” event at the Araneta City in Quezon City on May 14. No coronation date has been announced as of this writing. JB

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