Abra's Myrna Esguerra was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 during the coronation night on Sunday, July 7, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Esguerra seized the top spot in a pool of 40 contestants, succeeding Binibining Pilipinas International 2023 Angelica Lopez, and securing candidacy in the Miss International 2025 pageant.
The 22-year-old also hauled five special awards, three of which were won on the evening of the coronation: Best in Evening Gown, Best in Swimsuit, and Best in National Costume.
The beauty queen is also a student, model, events host, and advocate for environmental preservation.
Six decades ago, in the year 1964, the first Binibining Pilipinas coronation night was held. A contestant also named Myrna--Myrna Panlilio--had also been crowned.
Meanwhile, Miss Pampanga Jasmine Bungay has succeeded Anna Valencia Lakrini as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024. Christal dela Cruz of Zambales was proclaimed First Runner Up, and Trisha Martinez of Pila, Laguna, Second Runner Up.
The candidates of 2024 have been named the Diamond Batch as the prestigious Binibining Pilipinas pageant celebrates its 60th anniversary. Furthermore, over 100 past Binibining Pilipinas Queens graced the pageant's stage once more for a reunion.
Hosting the coronation night were Catriona Gray, Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, Kylie Versoza, and Ruffa Gutierrez.
