2008 Binibining Pilipinas – World, Janina San Miguel backs out from the upcoming Miss World 2008 beauty pageant which will be held at Johannesburg, South Africa on December 14, 2008.

Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. (BPCI) issued a statement to the press announcing that Janina San Miguel has backed out from the competition. Janina cited the recent death of her grandfather as the reason of her decision.

“The untimely demise of her grandfather, among other personal reasons, has caused her undue stress, thus hindering her from fulfilling her duties for the said title… BPCI wishes to express its gratitude to Ms. San Miguel for this act of graciousness and concern for the country. They also wish her well in her future endeavors.”

As a result, Binibining Pilipinas 2008 1st Runner-Up Danielle Castaño will take over Janina’s duties as Philippines’ representative to the 2008 Miss World beauty pageant.