NatCos prelims

 Top 5 finalists in category bared

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

In continuation of the pageant preliminaries, the Binibining Pilipinas candidates paraded before the selection committee in their evening gowns of choice. 

The Swimsuit preliminaries, on the other hand, took place during the Press Presentation a week earlier. The forty official candidates wore Dia Ali swimwear by Justine Aliman.

The candidates also paraded their respective national costumes before spectators who gamely cheered the ladies.

The Top 5  National Costume competition finalists, in random order, are:

- Myrea Caccam (Oriental Mindoro) Designer: Michael Jayzon Dela Cruz

- Joyce Ann Garduque (Quezon Province) Designer: Roy Aquino

- Monica Acuno (Kalayaan, Laguna) Designer: Patrick Isorena

- Zianah Joy Famy (Cavite) Designer: Karl Balao

- Myrna Esguerra (Abra) Designer: Richard Strandz 

The finalists were rated on a criteria that included Originality (50%), Creativity (30%), and Poise & Confidence (20).

The winner of the Best National Costume will be announced during the final show, as well as the recipients of all other special and corporate awards.

The 60th Binibining Pilipinas grand coronation night will unfold on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Former Binibini titlists - Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, and Kylie Versoza - will be  hosting the final show. Stay tuned!