The 42nd Binibining Pilipinas pageant took place on March 4, 2006. The pageant was broadcast by GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 from the Araneta Coliseum

Araneta Coliseum

The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...

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26 candidates were initially announced, but 2 ladies backed out, bringing it to 24 official candidates. The event was hosted by Dingdong Dantes

Dingdong Dantes

Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

, Dennis Trillo

Dennis Trillo

Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...

, and Pia Guanio

Pia Guanio

Liana Pia Coronado Guanio-Mago, better known as Pia Guanio, is a Filipino television presenter. She is currently a one of the hosts of Eat Bulaga and is head anchor for the entertainment program Showbiz Central. She is also the showbiz segment anchor for the GMA Network primetime newscast 24...

. Guest performers included Cueshé

Cueshé

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, Alfred Vargas, Dion Ignacio

Dion Ignacio

Dion Joseph Ignacio is a Filipino actor. Popularly known of his role as Raul Agoncillo in the afternoon soap opera Saan Darating Ang Umaga, a role originally portrayed by former 1980s teen idol Raymond Lauchengco....

, Andrew Wolff

Andrew Wolff

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, and Jeremy Marquez.

At the end of the night, 25 years old Lia Andrea Ramos was crowned by Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2005 (also Miss Universe Photogenic) Gionna Cabrera as the new Bb. Pilipinas-Universe titleholder. Anna Maris Igpit

Maris Igpit

Anna Maris Igpit is a Philippine beauty queen, model, and TV personality. Maris was crowned Bb. Pilipinas-World at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City on March 4, 2006 and represented the Philippines in the Miss World 2006 pageant in Warsaw, Poland.- Biography :Maris was born on the Island of...

 was crowned as Philippine representative to Miss World 2006

Miss World 2006

Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...

 by Bb. Pilipinas-World 2005 (and Miss World semi-finalist) Carlene Aguilar. Precious Quigaman, Bb. Pilipinas-International 2005 turned Miss International 2005 (she still retained her title despite winning, unlike other national pageants), crowned Denille Lou Valmonte

Denille Lou Valmonte

Denille Lou Valmonteis Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006.Denille Lou Valmonte was the reigning Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006. Born in Quezon City , this beautiful morena is the younger among two girls of Danilo and Isobelle Valmonte. She is a half-Ilokana in nature. She stands...

 as the new Bb. Pilipinas -International titleholder.

Results

• Binibining Pilipinas-UNIVERSE
  Miss Universe 2006
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  : Lia Andrea Ramos
  Lia Andrea Ramos
  Lia Andrea Aquino Ramos, born January 11, 1981 in Davao City, was the representative of the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2006 pageant held in Los Angeles, California. Lia was also voted as Miss Photogenic that same year...
  
  
• Binibining Pilipinas-WORLD
  Miss World 2006
  Miss World 2006, the 56th Miss World pageant was held at Sala Kongresowa, the main 2,897-seat auditorium at the Palace of Culture and Science, Warsaw, Poland on the September 30, 2006. It was the first time ever that the pageant was held in a European city other than London, United Kingdom, having...
  
  : Anna Maris Igpit
• Binibining Pilipinas-INTERNATIONAL
  Miss International 2006
  Miss International 2006, the 46th Miss International pageant were held both in Tokyo, Japan and Beijing, China. The contestants arrived in Tokyo, Japan on October 12 and the finals was held on November 11, 2006 at Beijing Exhibition Centre, Beijing, China. 53 contestants from all over the world...
  
  : Denille Lou Valmonte
  Denille Lou Valmonte
  Denille Lou Valmonteis Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006.Denille Lou Valmonte was the reigning Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006. Born in Quezon City , this beautiful morena is the younger among two girls of Danilo and Isobelle Valmonte. She is a half-Ilokana in nature. She stands...
  
  
  • First Runner-Up: Rosalyn Santiago
  • Second Runner-Up: Jeanne Bello
• The 10 Finalists (in order of announcement)
  • #11 Rosalyn Sirikit Santiago
  • #09 Denille Lou Valmonte
  • #22 Caroline Yorke
  • #20 Anna Maris Igpit
  • #05 Khristine Marie Lim
  • #17 Lia Andrea Ramos
  • #18 Mary Pilar de Gorostiza
  • #21 Jeanne Bernadette Bello
  • #10 Fiona Marie Lava
  • #13 Marie-Ann Umali
• Special Awards
  • Miss Friendship: Mylene Maligaya
  • Miss Photogenic: Lia Andrea Ramos
  • Miss Talent: Jeanne Bello
  • Best in Swimsuit: Lia Andrea Ramos
  • Best in Long Gown: Anna Maris Igpit
• Sponsor Awards
  • Philippine Airlines
    Philippine Airlines
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     (PAL) Sunniest Personality: Lia Andrea Ramos
  • Miss Beautiful Hair: Lia Andrea Ramos
  • Smart
    Smart Communications
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     Texter's Choice: Rosalyn Santiago
  • Manila Bulletin
    Manila Bulletin
    The Manila Bulletin , is the Philippines' largest broadsheet newspaper by circulation, followed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. It bills itself as "The Nation's Leading Newspaper", which is its official slogan...
    
     Reader's Choice: Louise Navera

The 24 Candidates

• #1 Shiela Joy Pineda
• #2 Joane Patricia Tolentino
• #3 Marie Anne Kathleen Labung
• #4 Mylene Aguila Maligaya
• #5 Khristine Marie Lim
• #6 Jenny Yu
• #7 Louise Dianne Sabay Navera
• #8 Vanessa Anne Kibanoff
• #9 Denille Lou Valena Valmonte
  Denille Lou Valmonte
  Denille Lou Valmonteis Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006.Denille Lou Valmonte was the reigning Binibining Pilipinas- International 2006. Born in Quezon City , this beautiful morena is the younger among two girls of Danilo and Isobelle Valmonte. She is a half-Ilokana in nature. She stands...
  
  
• #10 Fiona Marie Lucida Lava
• #11 Rosalyn Sirikit de Leon Santiago
• #12 Meral Ates

• #13 Marie-Ann Bonquin Umali
• #14 Jessica Joy Coria
• #15 Kareen Amanda Donor
• #16 Emcel Alna Reyes
• #17 Lia Andrea Aquino Ramos
• #18 Mary Pilar Alipio de Gorostiza
• #19 Allia Hanelene Faytaren
• #20 Anna Maris Arcay Igpit
• #21 Jeanne Bernadette Mauricio Bello
• #22 Caroline de Leon Yorke
• #23 Christina Mosqueda
• #24 Vera Eumee Ritter

External links

• Official Pageant Website
• Candidates Picture
• Coverage