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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