ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 16 June) – Mindanawon candidates won three of four major awards in the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 Grand Coronation Night on Sunday, June 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Katrina Anne C. Johnson of Davao province was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025, Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City won Bb Pilipinas Globe 2025, and Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte was declared Binibining Pilipinas 2025 2nd runner-up. Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas was named 1st Runner-Up, bagging both Best in Swimsuit and Bb. Urban Smiles awards. A total of 34 candidates participated in the competition. Johnson, a licensed pharmacist and advocate of animal rights and accessible healthcare, also won the Best in Evening Gown and Bb. Dunkin special awards. McDonnell, a Filipino-British beauty queen, will represent the country in the Miss Globe pageant and won the Miss Philippine Airlines special award. Espenido, a Filipino-Australian model, won the Bb. Pizza Hut special award and is an advocate of mental health awareness and youth empowerment. McDonnell dedicated her win to Iligan City, celebrating its 75th Araw ng Iligan. Khattab, the 1st runner-up, also received the Best in Swimsuit and Bb. Urban Smiles awards. Other Top 14 candidates included Jercy Raine Cruz, Joanne Marie Thornley, Alyssa Mildred Villarina, Maria Andrea Endicio, Francesca Beatriz Alvalajon, Jemille Justine Zosa, Anna Carres De Mesa, Maria Alexandra Mata, Jerimi Nuqui, and Mia Betina Golosino. Special awards were given to Cruz as Bb. Playtime, Villarina as Manila Bulletin Readers’ Choice, Cyril Reign Nulud as Bb. Friendship, and Alvalajon as Face of Binibini and Best in National Costume.
