MANILA, Philippines – The Binibining Pilipinas 2024 delegates put a spotlight on Filipino artistry as they showcased various ensembles that drew inspiration from their respective hometown culture at the pageant’s national costume competition on Tuesday, June 11. After all 40 delegates showed off their elaborate and creative garbs, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Incorporated (BPCI) announced the five delegates who caught the eye of the judges. The selection committee named Abra’s Myrna Esguerra, Cavite’s Zianah Famy, Oriental Mindoro’s Myrea Caccam, Quezon’s Joyce Ann Garduque, and Kalayaan, Laguna’s Monica Acuno as the top candidates for the national costume competition.

The winner will be announced during the coronation night on July 7, at the Araneta Coliseum. Here’s a closer look at the ensembles of the Top 5: Binibini 16, Myrea Caccam (Oriental Mindoro) Drawing inspiration from Oriental Mindoro’s Naujan Lake and Dabalistihit Festival of Naujan, the white modern Filipiniana is heavily adorned with crystals and pearls. The piece by Michael Jayzon dela Cruz was also crafted from recycled plastic bottles that were collected from the coastal area of Naujan.

Binibini 23, Joyce Anne Garduque (Quezon Province) Designed by Roy Aquino, the ensemble pays homage to Quezon’s coconut industry. Its base fabric is woven from coconut husks while the thread is made of coconut fiber. The overall look is completed with a headdress made of corn husks.

Binibini 24, Monica A.