New queens on the block: Binibining Pilipinas reveals 40 candidates in 2022 pageant

Meet the newest batch of Binibinis.

The Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc. (BPCI) has named the 40 hopefuls who will compete at the 58th Binibining Pilipinas pageant.

The candidates were narrowed down to the final 40 during the pageant’s final screening held at the New Frontier Theater on Friday, April 22.

Here are the 40 ladies who made it to the Binibini sisterhood.

According to the BPCI, the candidates are an “exciting mix of fresh faces and pageant veterans” who will compete for the prestigious titles at the Binibining Pilipinas pageant.

Among the familiar names include social media personality Herlene “Hipon Girl” Budol, Miss Bikini Philippines 2020 Chelsea Fernandez, former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Diana Mackey, Miss Bulacan 2018 Nyca Bernardo, and Miss Tourism World Intercontinental 2019 Francesca Taruc.

Many returning candidates from the Binibining Pilipinas 2021 pageant have also made it to the next stage of the competition, namely, Graciella Lehmann, Karen Laurie Mendoza, and Gabrielle Basiano.

The winners of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant will have the chance to represent the country in the Miss International, Miss Intercontinental, Miss Globe, and Miss Grand International pageants.

The date and venue of the Binibining Pilipinas 2022 coronation night have yet to be announced.