Katrina Anne Johnson, Annabelle Mae McDonell crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2025 queens

A licensed pharmacist and a pageant veteran were crowned Binibining Pilipinas 2025 queens during a televised competition on Sunday, June 15.

- BY ROBERT REQUINTINA

Katrina Anne Johnson, 27, of Davao, won as Bb. Pilipinas International 2025, while pageant veteran Annabelle Mae McDonell, 24, of Iligan, was named Bb. Pilipinas Globe 2025.

Johnson will represent the Philippines at the 2026 Miss International pageant. On the other hand, McDonell will vie for the title of Miss Globe 2025.

This was the second time for Johnson to compete in the Binibining Pilipinas contest, having won first runner-up in 2023.

In her bio, Johnson described her parents as role models. Her interests include spending time with her loved ones and her dogs, sightseeing, cooking, make-up, as well as volunteering and meeting new people.

The beauty queen from Davao said that giving back to the community is something her mother made sure to instill in her childhood.

Johnson, in a recent interview, said that as a medical professional, love for service has driven her to resonate and empathize with her patients deeply.

"My advocacy revolves around healthcare and how it is, unfortunately, a privilege instead of a right here in the Philippines. I hope to spread awareness on the importance of healthcare in the overall betterment of our country," Johnson said.

McDonell, 24, gained a following among local fans after finishing as the first runner-up in Miss Universe Philippines 2022. This achievement allowed her to compete in the inaugural Miss Charm in Vietnam the following year. She finished as the first runner-up, while Luma Russo from Brazil won the crown.

First runner-up honors at the 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant went to Dalia Khattab of Las Piñas.

At the same time, Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao was the 2nd runner-up.