Binibining Pilipinas 2021, 57th edition of Binibining Pilipinas, was held tonight at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines where the winners to represent Philippines at the upcoming editions of Miss International, Miss Grand International, Miss Intercontinental and Miss Globe were crowned.

At the end of the event finale, Samantha Panlilio of Cavite was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Grand International 2021 and will represent her country at Miss Grand International 2021. Being a debutant, nobody could deny the sheer force that Samantha came with at the competition. Being the grandniece of the first ever Bb. Pilipinas Universe winner (1964) Myrna Panlilio, it became Samantha’s responsibility to carry the legacy with all the more grace and of course she delivered.

Read more about Samantha Panlilio here.

Also at the finale, Hannah Arnold of Masbate was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2021 while Cinderella Obeñita was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2021 and Maureen Montagne was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2021. Gabrielle Basiano of Borongan and Meiji Cruz of Valenzuela were adjudged first and second runners-up respectively.

Apart from the winners and their court, the Top 13 included Patrizia Mariah Garcia, Patricia Denise Babista, Karen Laurrie Mendoza, Jashmin Lyn Dimaculangan, Maria Francesca Taruc, Honey Grace Cartasano and Graciella Lehmann.

A number of special awards were also presented at the competition; Best in National Costume went to Maria Ruth Erika Quin, Miss Friendship went to Lesley Anne Ticaro, Miss Talent went to Vianca Louise Marcelo, Face of Binibini (Miss Photogenic) went to Patrizia Mariah Garcia, Miss Alagang Silka went to Maria Francesca Taruc, Jag Denim Queen went to Hannah Arnold, Miss World Balance went to Alexandra Faith Garcia, Miss Ever Bilena went to Maureen Ann Montagne, Miss Pizza Hut went to Karen Laurrie Mendoza, Manila Bulletin Readers' Choice Award   went to Micca Rosal, Miss Cream Silk went to Maureen Ann Montagne, Best in Swimsuit went to Meiji Cruz, Best in Long Gown went to Gabrielle Camille Basiano, Bb. Araneta City went to Maria Francesca Taruc.

Congratulations to the winners!