Bb. Pilipinas 1996 Top 12 Semi - Finalists

Before announcing the top 12 semi-finalists, the special awards are given to deserving candidates in each category:

* Miss Photogenic/AGFA - Aileen Damiles
* Miss Friendship - Helen Cabrera
* Miss Talent - Maria Vina Claudette Oca
* Best In Swimsuit - Aileen Damiles
* Best In Evening Gown - Daisy Reyes
* Miss Lux - Ana Marie Craig
* Miss Pond's Beautiful Skin - Yedda Marie Mendoza Kittilstvedt
* Miss Close-Up Smile - Aileen Damiles

THE 12 SEMI-FINALISTS:
01. (#20) Jaidee Salameda, North America
02. (#13) Kathleen Hipolito, Manila
03. (#34) Yedda Marie Mendoza Kittilstvedt, Cebu
04. (#01) Maria Estrella Ramos, San Francisco, California
05. (#32) Daisy Reyes, Paranaque
06. (#19) Elaine Calva, Cavite
07. (#24) Aileen Damiles, Las Pinas
08. (#33) Ana Marie Craig, Makati
09. (#09) Amaneci Grace Ramos, Baguio
10. (#11) Patricia Ann Bermudez, Toronto, Canada
11. (#16) Maria Sovietskaya Bacud, Paranaque
12. (#36) Sonia Santiago, Cavite

Top 12 Semi-Finals:
Swimsuit Competition
With the music of The Eraserheads band, the delegates are competing for fitness and the way they walked the ramp during the swimsuit competition.

Interview Round
All the 12 semi-finalists were interviewed wearing their casual wear by the host of the pageant, Martin Nievera.

Evening Gown Competition:
The contestants parade and compete wearing their own choice of Long Gowns.

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