Newly-crowned Bb. Pilipinas International Myrna Esguerra/ARMIN P. ADINA Myrna Esguerra ’s victory in the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 pageant was quite expected, having topped several prediction lists by some pageant portals, and later reaping several special awards during the final competition.
The 22-year-old lass had just relinquished her title as Miss Abra when she screened for the national pageant’s 60th anniversary edition. But back then, during the announcement of the official delegates, the buzz was still around the more seasoned aspirants, those who are veterans of national pageants. And then she came out of nowhere and stole the spotlight from more familiar faces during the 2024 candidates’ first public appearance at a fashion show.
And she has been consistent in every activity, slowly carving her spot as the true frontrunner of the diamond batch of the national pageant. And on the fateful night on July 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at the Araneta City in Quezon City, with more than 100 of the national pageant’s alumnae as witness, Esguerra took home the Bb. Pilipinas International title, and even joined the elite group of ladies who won both Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown, a roster that includes 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray.
She was also one of the five ladies adjudged as Best in National Costume, and also received the Bb. Urban Smiles and Bb. Philippine Airlines titles.
Screenshot from Myrna Esguerra’s Instagram Stories During the final rou.