What to expect at the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 grand coronation night

Reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens (from left) Katrina Anne Johnson, Angelica Lopez, Anna Valencia Lakirini and Atasha Reign Parani/ARMIN P. ADINA

Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) will throw a grand coronation night to mark the 60th anniversary of the most enduring national pageant in the country on Sunday, July 7.

The ceremonies will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at the Araneta City in Quezon City, and more than 100 Bb. Pilipinas queens are expected to grace the occasion, for a grand reunion together on stage.

And as in the three previous editions, an all-female hosting team will handle the show. Returning are 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray, 2016 Miss Grand International first runner-up Nicole Cordoves and 2014 Bb. Pilipinas Universe Mary Jean Lastimosa. They will be joined by 2016 Miss International Kylie Verzosa and 1993 Miss World princess Ruffa Gutierrez.

Forty candidates are competing in Bb. Pilipinas 2024./ARMIN P. ADINA

An all-male squad of musical acts will perform for the crowd — Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, TJ Monterde, Maki and phenomenal P-Pop group SB19.

Forty ladies will compete in several segments and try to inherit the titles of Bb. Pilipinas International Angelica Lopez and Bb. Pilipinas Globe Anna Valencia Lakirini.

Reigning Miss International Andrea Rubio will help Lopez crown the new Bb. Pilipinas International, who will compete in the 63rd Miss International pageant next year.

The new winners will be the first to wear the new crowns crafted by renowned jewelry and accessories designer Manny Halasan, made of responsibly sourced diamonds, and inspired by the Bb. Pilipinas logo.

Myrna Esguerra from Abra (left) and Kimberly De Luna from Caloocan/ARMIN P. ADINA

The two new queens will each receive P1 million as prize, while the runners-up will take home P400,000 each. World Vision Philippines will also receive a P1-million grant from BPCI.

The 2024 Bb. Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night will be telecast on TV5 and A2Z; seen on the Kapamilya Channel and Metro Channel on cable; and streamed online on the Bb. Pilipinas YouTube channel and iWantTFC, starting at 9:30 p.m.