Favourite National Costume at Binibining Pilipinas 2020

02 / 09

Binibini No 1 Samantha Alexandra Panlilio

Binibini No. 1 Samantha Panlilio is representing the province of Cavite at the competition and her national costume is designed by Klevin Bartolaba and symbolizes Cavite’s national heroes, the thirteen martyrs who led the revolution against Spain in 1896. The gown is made of local Filipino fabric and the wings attached to the costume are made of real feathers and tainted with gold to symbolize our kalayaan. The belt’s colours represent the victory of the Philippines. The diva also mentioned that the costume’s crown was inspired by her aunt’s Binibining Pilipinas Universe crown. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

03 / 09

Binibini No 04 Patrizia Garcia

Binibini No. 04 Patrizia Mariah Garcia is representing the City of Manila at the competition and her national costume is ‘Santo Niño de Tondo’ and was designed by Chico Estiva. Chico explains the costume depicts and is inspired by the image of the Child Jesus, Santo Niño where a double-coned skirt in red with grid and swirl embossed lace detailing in gold, below a body-hugging corset silhouette. The butterfly sleeves of the costume make it look even more dramatic with a framework baculo embedded with gold lace and crystals. A crown, neckpiece and a sceptre fashioned out of acrylic and glass crystals completes the entire look. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

04 / 09

Binibini No 11 Maureen Montagne

Binibini No. 11 Maureen Montagne is representing Batangas province at the competition and her national costume is Lakanates designed and concepted by Nick Guarino Festivali Designs and Concepts. The costume reflects Batangas’ rich history, culture and the resources that has made the province an economic power in the Southern Tagalog periphery. Long before the Spanish colonization, the LAKANATES were already producing their own food like the staple rice, coconuts that abound in its plains and have been harvesting the bounty of its seas. The designer describes the costume strives to incorporate the historical and cultural dimensions into a stunning masterpiece. A bold statement that tells the past, the present and the future of the beautiful province of Batangas. The costumes look intriguing and appealing to the eyes. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

05 / 09

Binibini No 19 Kimberly Anne Tiquestiques

Binibini No. 19 Kimberly Anne Tiquestiques is representing the province of Balagtas, Bulacan at the competition and her national costume is inspired by Flores de Mayo and is designed by Marvin Garcia. The bamboo artwork used in the national costume is a traditional form of architecture that is now being used as a welcoming arch in festivities all over the Philippine archipelago. The Singkaban arch serves as an iconic emblem of Bulacan’s history, arts, culture, and tourism that massively speak about the Bulakenyo’s widely known culture of generosity and hospitality. The stunning costume is embellished with thousand flowers and crystal stones that epitomize the gigantic jewellery industry of Meycauayan. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

06 / 09

Binibini No 20 Ana Thea Cenarosa

Binibini No. 20 Ana Thea Cenarosa is representing Pototan Iloilo at the competition and her national costume is Amakan which is designed by Gown & accessories by Jun-g Bayona Candelario. The national costume is a culture-oriented inspired piece from a fused artistry of “amakan"; a hiligaynon word which is used to dry rice in the rural area of Pototan at the same time, honouring the annual Festival of Lights or popularly known as Iwag Festival. The fabric was cut into pieces and weaved, to create an "amakan.” The backpiece designed by Brent Naranja makes the costume look astonishing. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

07 / 09

Binibini No 21 Hannah Consencino Arnold

Binibini No. 21 Hannah Consencino Arnold is representing Masbate at the competition and her national costume is designed by Louis Pangilinan and is inspired by Bulaklakan Festival. The national costume showcases Louis’s craftsmanship and exquisite work of art. The costume was executed in ball gown style, hand-embroidered and embellished with hand-painted art in the lower part depicting the flamboyant New Year’s Day of the locals. Recycled materials were used for the 3D flower in the waist area made by Hannah herself. Accessorized with black dress and fan filled with massive and vibrant array of flowers and “Singkaban” which is a decorated bamboo arch as a representation of welcome signage of a town or city in the country. The artisanal spirit of the costume stands for progress, dignity, and celebration. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

08 / 09

Binibini No 35 Micca Rosal

Binibini No. 35 Micca Rosal is representing Agoncillo Batangas at the competition and her national competition is Mary Love and is designed by Chico Estiva. Micca describes that the costume was made to pay tribute to the Mother Mary who has been rock amidst the recent taal volcano eruption. “We chose to wear something that will signify the strength and hope of all Batanguenos especially people of Agoncillo who was greatly affected by the recent calamity. I carry with me the Holy Rosary same with what most of the families have carried during the afternoon of 12 January . It was our weapon, our shield and our rock,” she explained. The colour of the costume was chosen as red as a manifestation of the burning desire of all Batanguenos to rise from the ashes. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)

09 / 09

Binibini No 36 Vickie Marie Rushton

Binibini No. 36 Vickie Rushton is representing the province of Negros Occidental and her national costume is Magellan Birdwing Butterfly which is designed by Jomar Peralta of House of Victoria. The costume pays tribute to her country and heritage by drawing inspiration from The Magellan Birdwing butterfly, named after Ferdinand Magellan. Vickie has always been fascinated with butterflies that symbolizes resiliency, change and new beginnings and the costume is a perfect representation of her life and pageant journey. the base of the costume is hand painted with intricate patterns, vectors and vibrant colours that best represents to the one of the most celebrated festival in Negros Occidental the “Minuluan Festival” a celebration of the bravery, heroism, and glorious life of peace-loving Taliseños. (Photography: Raymond Saldaña)