As Binibining Pilipinas marked its 60th anniversary, all eyes and ears were on the dreaded questions dished out by an esteemed board of judges, and how the 15 finalists gave their best answers with aplomb.

Read below to find out how the winning queens showed wit and grace under pressure in answering the judges’ questions:

Myrna Esguerra of Abra – Binibining Pilipinas International 2024

Myrna Esguerra. Image: Facebook/Binibining Pilipinas

If a time machine brings you back to 1964, 60 years ago when Binibining Pilipinas began, what message would you want to tell to the Filipino women of that time about the women of 2024?

I would tell the women of the past that we have achieved our goal which is to empower women. Standing here at the age of 17, I started to finance for my own studies and help my family financially. I was able to do this by all those women who paved the way to empower us to reach for our goals no matter what it is. Because in life, we can always achieve our dreams as long that we believe that we can and thanks to them all.

Jasmin Bungay of Pampanga – Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2024

Jasmin Bugay. Image: Facebook/Binibining Pilipinas

If you were given 30 minutes to talk to the public, what would you talk about?

If I would be given 30 minutes to talk to the public, I would like to talk about the passing of the SOGIESC Bill. Because in [this] celebration such as pageants, this community has contributed so much. And in this regard, we could give back to them by supporting this cause because as an individual, it is our responsibility that we ensure that everyone is treated equally despite their SOGIE.You may like.

Christal Jean Dela Cruz of Zambales – Binibining Pilipinas 2024 first runner-up

Christal Jean Dela Cruz. Image: Facebook/Binibining Pilipinas

In an ever-changing world, what is one thing you wish will stay the same and why?

It would be being empathetic with one another. Because if we have empathy, nothing bad will happen. Adversities will never face because kindness will always stay true. And that is something we need to do. That is something we need to always have the heart for everyone.

Trisha Martinez of Pila, Laguna – Binibining Pilipinas 2024 second runner-up

Trisha Martinez. Image: Facebook/Binibining Pilipinas

A candidate has to devote time in joining this competition. How well have you managed your time and balanced your other life duties with the demand of this pageant?

I am a licensed dentist. I am also a business owner and a Binibini for the second time around. And so as I reclaim my destiny tonight, how I manage my time, I got it from my purpose. I got it from my heart. I really want to contribute to the 60th amazing, glorious years of the Binibining Pilipinas. And that’s how I manage my time with the demands of Binibini. And I am ready. After all, that’s the Binibini I aspire to be — with a heart and for the community.