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10 Things About Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson

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<div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750041415537She who walks with purpose leaves a trail of light 💫Wearing this gown tonight is more than just a moment- it’s a memory stitched with love, hope, and a dream passed down from mother to daughter 🦋💜This one is for the dreamers. (3).jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson | Photo by Christian G. Buen</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>A new queen has been crowned: <strong>Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson</strong>. In her bejeweled <strong>Louis Pangilinan </strong>gown and <strong>Christopher Munar </strong>jewelry<strong></strong>, the stunning beauty from Davao Province glowed with remarkable radiance, earning her the Best in Evening Gown award. </p><p>By the end of the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 coronation night, Katrina shared the stage with Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025 <strong>Annabelle Mae McDonnell</strong> of Iligan, 1st Runner-Up <strong>Dalia Khattab </strong>of<strong></strong> Las Piñas<strong></strong>, and 2nd Runner-Up<strong> Kathleen Enid Espenid</strong><strong>o </strong>of<strong></strong> Siargao<strong></strong>.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750054024154Binibining Pilipinas 2025-54a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Pat Buenaobra</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>During the Q&amp;A segment, MTRCB Chairperson Lala Sotto asked her, &quot;Lies told a thousand times become the truth. What is your reaction to this statement now that fake news pollutes and corrupts our society more than ever?&quot; The 27-year-old beauty queen requested that the question be repeated and then answered, &quot;Well, I think social media and the Internet is (sic) such a blessing to all of us because it allows us to create a community online, with people all around the world. But yes, fake news is a rampant issue nowadays, and to be honest with you, I think the best way that we can combat that is to make sure that we&#x27;re educating people on how to discern information. We need to be aware, we need to regulate, and make our online communities a safe space for everyone.&quot;  </p><div><strong>As we celebrate Bb. Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson&#x27;s victory, we&#x27;ve listed some of the most interesting and fun facts about the newly crowned queen:</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK7PqTlRdW-/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1416528.6000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She&#x27;s no pageant newbie.</strong></div><div><strong></strong></div><p>Katrina previously held the 1st Runner-Up spot at Binibining Pilipinas 2023, representing Davao (specifically Davao del Sur).</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She&#x27;s all about embracing authenticity.</strong></div><p>In line with Binibining Pilipinas 2023, during its Q&amp;A segment, actor Piolo Pascual asked her: &quot;What are you most unapologetic for in terms of your personal values?&quot; She replied, &quot;What I&#x27;m most unapologetic for is my authenticity, my honesty, my sincerity. My parents really instilled those values into me at a young age, showing me that you can accomplish anything in the world that you put your mind to as long as you&#x27;re loyal to who you are, and who you are in your heart. And I really hope that I&#x27;m able to inspire other people, standing on this stage, showing you that even though you may not fit the societal norm, if you are who you are, then you&#x27;re able to show that to the world.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyX3YukuVW0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A7844469%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She’s a licensed pharmacist.</strong></div><p>Studying medicine is no easy feat, and balancing that profession on top of a career in pageantry demands both brain and grace. Katrina proves it’s possible. Even as a pharmacy student back in 2016, Katrina aspired to help the community not just through prescriptions, but through presence.</p><p>“I found that I was in a situation where I wanted to move out of the walls of the pharmacy or out of the walls of a hospital and really immerse myself in the community,” she told Binibining Pilipinas in an interview.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce7vu1MFSPC/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A8040861.800000001%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She’s a healthcare advocate.</strong></div><p>Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 winner Katrina Anne Johnson’s advocacy goes beyond just the pageant stage. She’s an advocate for accessible healthcare and community outreach. Long before her Binibini journey, she always had the drive to support proper medication and wellness, especially for the marginalized sectors of the Philippines. “I hope to spread awareness on the importance of healthcare in the overall betterment of our country,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYn5A18lss_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A8123644.6000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="722" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She has a wisdom jar she calls “Pearls of Wisdom.”</strong></div><p>They say you should take your own advice, and Katrina does, quite literally. In an interview with Binibining Pilipinas, she shared that she keeps a &quot;Pearls of Wisdom&quot; jar filled with life lessons and quotes handwritten on pieces of paper. A simple practice, but it shows Katrina’s commitment to personal growth.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK5tLdWyqBg/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A8247743.1000000015%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She’s a dog mom of 13.</strong></div><p>Katrina is a furmom to not just two, not just five, but 13 dogs! As a passionate animal lover, she has a heart for rescued, senior, and even specially abled dogs, including one who uses a wheelchair. &quot;It&#x27;s quite interesting to be surrounded by beings that are so positive; they really humble me everyday, and they make me really grateful for the life I have,&quot; she expressed.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>She learns languages and dialects quite quickly.</strong> </div><p>“In my experience, it took me, I think, just under five months to be fluent in Bisaya,” she said. By &quot;eavesdropping&quot; on her classmates’ conversation, of course with unavoidable mistakes along the way, she’s proud to say she finally learned the hang of speaking the language. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK4c5QgSMeR/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A10867370.7%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She’s finally fulfilled her mother’s dream.</strong></div><p>In an interview with Hey Adam G on YouTube, Katrina revealed that when she first told her mom she wanted to join Binibini, her mom admitted that it had always been her dream as well. In that moment, Katrina felt everything come full circle. It deepened their connection and helped her understand why she had always felt so drawn to community service—it was something she had inherited from her mother all along.</p><p>“I’m thankful that I was able to not only pursue my own dream but kind of realized my mom’s unfulfilled aspiration,” she added. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CpR56fPutcN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A8680585.400000002%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>Hearing the word Binibini makes Katrina think of…</strong></div><p>…someone who’s intentional.” For the pageant queen, a Binibini is someone who always carries herself with purpose—someone who truly champions the causes she believes in with clear intent and dedication.</p><p>“I think you have to be very purposeful and you have to look at every single opportunity, every single day, every single conversation as an opportunity to inspire,” she said in her interview with Binibining Pilipinas. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-20" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C889YuKPefc/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=864&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A20%2C%22os%22%3A8834649.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="722" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-20" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>She will represent the Philippines at Miss International 2026.</strong></div><p>Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra will compete in Miss International 2025, set to happen in November in Tokyo, Japan. Katrina will then represent the country in Miss International 2026, the pageant&#x27;s 64th edition. The Philippines is waiting for the seventh beauty queen to win the Miss International title after Kylie Verzosa&#x27;s victory in Miss International 2016. <strong></strong><br/></p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750053818651Binibining Pilipinas 2025-46a.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Pat Buenaobra</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Congratulations, Katrina!</p><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos by <strong>Christian G. Buen</strong></p>

<p>For beauty queen Katrina Anne Johnson, a "binibini" is "someone who carries herself with intention... someone who champions the causes she works for with intention."</p>

For beauty queen Katrina Anne Johnson, a "binibini" is "someone who carries herself with intention... someone who champions the causes she works for with intention."

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