Abra's Myrna Esguerra is Binibining Pilipinas International 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Myrna Esguerra of Abra, a first-time delegate from her home province, bested 39 other hopefuls to be crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 at the close of its 60th Anniversary coronation rites.

She was crowned by Miss International 2023 Andrea Rubio and outgoing Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez, who will be competing in the forthcoming Miss International in Tokyo.

Myrna was also named Bb. Urban Smile, Bb. PAL, Best in Swimsuit, Best in Evening Gown, and one of five winners of the Best in National Costume.

Jasmin Bungay of Pampanga emerged as the night's other winner by winning the Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024 title. She was crowned by Miss Globe 2023 2nd runner-up Anna Valencia Lakrini. Both Myrna and Jasmin wore new crowns crafted by Manny Halasan and each received P1-million in cash, aside from corporate prize packages.

Christal de la Cruz of Zambales and Trisha Martinez of Pila, Laguna, were proclaimed runners-up of descending order to complete the 2024 royal court. They each received P 400,000 in cash. Christal was also the recipient of the Bb. Creamsilk, Bb. Beautederm, Bb. Pizza Hut and Bb. Ever Bilena special awards.

The other ladies who made it to the semi-final round (Top 15) were Marikit Manaois (Baguio), Phoebe Godinez (Lapu-Lapu City), Kara Villarosa (Negros Occidental), Tracy Sunio (Bacolod City), Shannen Manzano (General Santos City), Roella Solis (Calumpit, Bulacan), Carmela Joy Cuaresma (Aurora Province), Kim de Luna (Caloocan), Vienne Sirin Feucht (Calamba, Laguna), Monica Acuno (Kalayaan, Laguna) and Samantha Viktoria Acosta (Bulacan Province).

Of these ladies, De Luna was named Manila Bulletin's Reader's Choice, Acosta was hailed Bb. Playtime, while Acuno was among the five recipients of the Best in National Costume. 

The other recipients of the special and corporate awards were Flordeliz Mabao (Face of Binibini), Roselyn Evardo (Bb. Friendship), as well as the three other Best in National Costume winners: Zianah Joy Famy (Cavite), Myrea Caccam (Oriental Mindoro) and Joyce Ann Garduque (Quezon Province).

The star-studded extravaganza was also graced by over a hundred former titleholders