Born and raised in the town of Tulunan in the province of North Cotabato , Lastimosa finished her Computer Engineering degree with honors in the University of Mindanao in Davao City . She participated in various local pageants , winning Mutya ng University of Mindanao ( Miss University of Mindanao ) and Mutya ng Dabaw 2008 ( Miss Davao 2008 ) prior to her Binibining Pilipinas stints . She also represented Davao and Kadayawan Festival in Aliwan Festival held in Pasay City , winning Reyna ng Aliwan 2008 . In 2011 , Lastimosa placed 2nd Runner-up in the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 pageant . The eventual winner was Shamcey Supsup . In 2012 , MJ once again entered the pageant and placed in the Top 12 , where Janine Tugonon won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2012 . Lastimosa joined Binibining Pilipinas 2014 and won the title of Miss Universe Philippines 2014 after her third attempt , gaining the right to represent the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant
Binibining Pilipinas 2014
Binibining Pilipinas 2014
Mary Jean Lastimosa