The 53rd edition of Binibining Pilipinas pageant 2016 (Miss Universe Philippines 2016), was held on April 17’ 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines. Maria Mika Maxine Medina Binibini 29 was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines 2016 (Bb Pilipinas 2016) at the culmination of the grand finale. At the same event, Kylie Verzosa (Binibini 31) was crowned Bb Pilipinas International 2016, and will now represent Philippines at the Miss International 2016 pageant. Jennifer Hammond (Binibini 26) was crowned Bb Pilipinas Intercontinental 2016 and will represent Philippines at Miss Intercontinental 2016. Joanna Eden (Binibini 13) was crowned Bb Pilipinas Supranational 2016 and will be representing Philippines at the Miss Supranational 2016. Nicole Cordoves (Binibini 11) was crowned Bb Pilipinas Grand International 2016 and will now represent Philippines at the Miss Grand International 2016. While Bb. 28 Nichole Marie Manalo was crowned Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2016, she will now represent her country at the Miss Globe 2016 pageant.
The 40 shortlisted finalists of Binibining Pilipinas 2016 were -
1 – Gail Ventic
2 – Alexandra Faith Garcia
3 – Angela Lauren Fernando
4 – Kimberle Mae Penchon
5 – Riana Pangindian
6 – Candy Del Castillo
7 – Angelique Celine de Leon
8 – Karen Ibasco
9 – Roshiela Navarro Tobias
10 – Jeslyn Santos
11- Nicole Cordoves
12- Edjelyn Joy Gamboa
13 – Joana Eden
14 – Paula Rich Bartolome
15 – Kristine Angelie Estoque
16- Vina Openiano
17- Priscilla Kim Dela Cruz
18- Sheena Seinne Bolaños Dalo
19- Maria Lina Prongoso
20- Geisha Naganuma
21 – Jessica Gonzales
22- Apriel Smith
23 – Angela Valdes
24 –Niza Sabrina Limjap
25- Anjellica Lopez
26-Jennifer Hammond
27- Dindi Pajares
28 – Nichole Manalo
29- Maria Mika Maxine Medina
30- Crescent Samaco
31- Kylie Verzosa
32- Jennyline Malpaya
33 – Leonalyn dela Cruz
34 –Sarah Cristine Bona
35 – Mariella Castillo
36 – Maria Gigante
37- Jehza Huelar
38- Angelica Alita
39- Ria Rabajante
40 –Christianne Ramos
Apart from these supreme titles, there were a series of other Special Awards too, that were given to the candidates under the following category -
Miss Friendship - Bb 16 VinaOpeniano
Miss Talent - Bb 16 VinaOpeniano
Best in National Costume - Bb 3 Angela Fernando
Miss Photogenic - Bb 31 Kylie Verzosa
Miss Philippine Airlines - Binibini 29 Maxine Medina
Best in Swimsuit - Binibini 13 Joanna Eden
Best in Evening Gown - Binibini 26 Jennifer Hammond
Miss Creamsilk -Binibini 28 Nichole Manalo
Miss Manila Bulletin -Binibini 31 Kylie Verzosa