The 61st Binibining Pilipinas Pageant continues to heat up as the Binibinis strut the runway during the 2025 Binibining Pilipinas Press Presentation in Novotel Manila Araneta City on May 22.
Hosted by Actor Wize Estabillo and co-hosted by Binibining Pilipinas International 2024, Myrna Esguerra, and Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024, Jasmin Bungay, the Press Presentation featured the Thirty-Six (36) Binibining Pilipinas Candidates in a preliminary swimsuit and evening gown competition at the Monet Ballroom of Novotel Manila Araneta City.
The candidates opened the Press Presentation in their swimsuit collection from Dia Ali by Justine Aliman, bringing the summer heat with their jaw-dropping beach bodies. Pinoy Pop Girl Group KAIA enthralled the competition with their viral hits "5678", "Tanga", and "Kaya". The competition continued with the Binibinis strutting the runway in their evening gowns.
The 61st Binibining Pilipinas Candidates compete in preliminary swimsuit competition wearing hot pink ensemble from Dia Ali by Justine Aliman and styled by Patrick Henry during Press Presentation at the Novotel Manila Araneta City.
Although aired live on the official Binibining Pilipinas YouTube channel and social media platforms, the Press Presentation was an exclusive and closed-door performance held in front of the media, Editors, Columnists, Photojournalists, Pageant bloggers, and critics. They voted for the winner of the Face of Binibini.
Binibining Pilipinas Executive Committee Member, Ms. Veana Fores, Binibining Pilipinas Junior Deputy Executive Committee Member, Pia Ojeda, Binibining Pilipinas Executive Committee Member and Bb Pilipinas Universe 1971, Ms. Vida Doria, Binibining Pilipinas Trustee and Uniprom Inc. OIC Irene Jose, Araneta City VP for Marketing Marjorie Go, Araneta Hotels, Inc. Cluster General Manager, Ms. Maria Garcia, Manila Bulletin's Public Relations Manager, Ms. Badette Cunanan, Executive Training Institute of the Philippines, sole franchisee of Dale Carnegie Training in the Philippines President and CEO, Mr. Doodz Policarpio, Pizza Hut Brand Manager, Ms. Michelle Binoya, My Daily Collagen President, Ms. Anna Perez, Wellness Whispers by Dani Barretto Founder & CEO, Ms. Dani Barretto, Victory Liner Marketing Manager, Mr. Raul Ecaldre, Playmate Leisure Solutions Inc. PR Director for Playtime, Ms. Krizia Cortez, Thunderbird Resorts and Casinos Marketing and Entertainment Head Mr. Michael Angelo, and Nhue Creative Studios President, Dr. Jonna Cenica Cabuyao, led the judging panel for the preliminary competition.

The 61st Binibining Pilipinas Candidates compete in preliminary swimsuit competition wearing hot pink ensemble from Dia Ali by Justine Aliman and styled by Patrick Henry during Press Presentation at the Novotel Manila Araneta City
Fans and followers of the Binibining Pilipinas pageant can get to see live and up-close this year's candidates at the 2025 Binibining Pilipinas Lagoon Fashion Show at the Lagoon in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City on May 28 and the Grand Parade of Beauties on June 7.
The Swimsuit and Evening Gown competition winners and the Face of Binibini will be announced at the much-awaited grand coronation night of the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant on June 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.