The Bb. Pilipinas 2017 evening gown competition

Only 25 of the 40 Binibining Pilipinas hopefuls moved on to the evening gown and swimsuit competition at the pageant's coronation night on Sunday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The whole arena was filled with cheers as their bets walked the stage gracefully clad in glittering, sophisticated evening gowns.

Binibini #15 Mariel De Leon, who went on to nab the Bb. Pilipinas International title, was awarded Best in Long Gown.

Mariel slayed the stage in a maroon mermaid evening gown.

— BM, GMA News