In its 60th edition, the Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) has revealed the Top 40 candidates who will vie for the prestigious title. This year’s lineup includes a mix of new faces, seasoned pageant veterans, and former Bb. Pilipinas contestants who were carefully selected during a closed-door screening at the New Frontier Theater.
Among the hopefuls are Trisha Hernandez and Gracelle Distura, who previously participated in Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Shannen Manzano, a former Miss World Philippines 2021 candidate, is also in the running. Additionally, Zeneth Joy Khan and Samantha Acosta, who have competed in Miss Philippines Earth in the past, are set to showcase their beauty and talents at Bb. Pilipinas 2024.
Returning to the competition are Shaira Marie Rona from the 2021 edition and Trisha Martinez from the 2023 batch, who made it to the Top 11 semi-finalists and also won the Miss Tourism Philippines 2021 title. Other familiar faces include Charisse Abanico and Ma. Flordeliz Mabao from Mutya ng Pilipinas 2022, Mae Kimberly De Luna from Mutya ng Pilipinas 2018, and Hiyas ng Pilipinas Queen International 2022 Phoebe Godinez.
The roster is completed by Aleckxis Chuidian, Carmella Cuaresma, Christal Dela Cruz, Corrine San Pedro, and other promising candidates who will compete for the coveted Bb. Pilipinas crown. The current titleholders are Bb. Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez and Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2023 Anna Valencia Lakrini, who represented the Philippines with grace and elegance on the international stage.
