Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025.
Read: Katrina Anne C. Johnson wins Bb. Pilipinas International 2025
She bested 35 candidates in the 61st edition of the pageant held last night, June 15, 2025 at the Araneta Coliseum.
The much-awaited Question-And-Answer Portion for the Top 14 finalists proved to be a tough competition as most candidates showcased confidence and smarts to stand out.
But it was Katrina, who was the last to answer in the Q&A, who passed with flying colors.
Annabelle Mae McDonell, for her part, won Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025. Dalia Varde Khattab was first runner-up and Kathleen Enid Espenido was second runner-up.
Here's a complete transcript for the performance of the Top 14 candidates:
BINIBINING PILIPINAS 2025 TOP 14 Q&A
Binibini 3: Jerycy raine cruz
Question: The Philippines is the best-performing Asian country in Miss International.
What makes Philippines excel in this fashion?
Answer: Philippines is the powerhouse of pageant. Not just in Miss International but also in different pageant. And I think what makes the Filipinos unique is their heart.
If you talk to any Filipinos right now, you could feel their heart. And I do believe that in this world, what goes around comes around. So if we let kindness go around in this world, it will definitely strike the heart of a lot of people and it will become a domino effect that everyone would like to share kindness. Thank you.
Binibini 32: joanne marie thornley
Question: With the crown and title of duty queen comes a long list of duties and responsibilities. If you win tonight, what duty will you focus on first and accomplish part with?
Answer: I believe that a beauty queen does not only wear a crown on her head, but also a heart on her sleeve. And so, I believe that I have always put the care of other people first before me. Because I believe a true queen is someone who is able to possess the qualities of being able to inspire, of being able to lead. And I hope to do that for the children who's always been there for me. And I hope to show them that there is always, always beauty in being able to dream. Thank you.
Binibini 11: Alyssa Mildred Villariña
Question: In what ways do you think Gen Z beauty queens are different from boomer beauty queens?
Answer: Regardless of what generation we belong to, as beauty queens, I believe we're all purpose-driven. However, we, the Gen Z beauty queens, are socially aware and it's all thanks to technology. And as beauty queens, we should maximize our potential to share our knowledge and expertise to all generations, regardless if you're a boomer, millennial, or Gen Z, especially on the younger generations, because we all want the Philippines and the Filipino to prosper. Thank you so much.
Binibini 19: Ma. Andrea E. Endicio
Question: Many parents are very much concerned about what children are exposed to online. What do you think is the best way to protect young minds in today's potentially harmful digital content?
Answer: Family is the most basic unit of the society.
And a children's future starts with whatever is happening inside the family.
So for the parents around here and around the world, always guide your children.
You are the first teachers out there.
So within you is the future of the whole world.
Binibini 12: Francesca Beatriz Abalajon
Question: It's Father's Day today. What is one quality you inherit from your father that has helped you as a candidate of Bilibili Filipinas?
Answer: I grew up with a single mother. I did not much have a father figure in my life.
And my mom played a huge role in my upbringing. She has taught me to be empowered, to be confident, and to be independent. Now with this experience, I can definitely say that mothers, too, can lead anyone, any family. And to my mom, to all the single mothers out there, happy Father's Day. Happy Father's Day to all the single mothers watching us.
Binibini 27: Jemille R. Zosa
Question: The Philippines celebrated its 127th Independence Day last week.
As a beauty queen, how can you help honor the independence our heroes fought for?
Answer: As beauty queen, we must nurture our history. And for the people who fought for our freedom that we have now. And I think, as a beauty queen, we must be able to stand on our own. And to face our fears just like our national heroes did. Thank you.
Binibini 22: Anna Carres M. De mesa
Question: Pride Month celebrates love, identity, and equality in the U.S. How can beauty queens help make society more inclusive for the LGBTQIA plus community?
Answer: I strongly believe that tonight is a celebration of all LGBTQIA plus community.
They are the ones who molded us to be here. They're from our makeup artists, our hair stylists, our designers. So I would just like to say thank you. Thank you for being there for us. And for us beauty queens, let us stand up for them. Because if it is not for them, we will not be here. Thank you.
Binibini 36: Dalia Varde Khattab
Answer: If you could design an outfit that represents your life story, how would it look and what elements would it include?
Answer: It would include the stories of everyone that has helped me along my journey as an actress, a startup businesswoman, and now a representation of each and every single one of you. I hope with your stories that I could bring to the Miss International stage we can make a difference and we could win our sixth miss international crown.
Binibini 7: Annabelle Mae Mc Donnell
Question: A woman who was seen emerging out of a drainage recently If you can spend time with her, what insights for lessons do you wish to gain from the circumstances that led to her life condition?
Answer: Speaking as someone who experienced involuntary hunger and malnourishment at the age of 15, I say that I wish you never go hungry another night.
I think that when you hit rock bottom, don't despair and don't use that as your identity. But rather use rock bottom as your launch pad. I have done exactly that I have sold bread, I've sold my clothes, and all the more rackets just to survive and support my family. You can do it as long as you believe in the beauty of your dreams. Daghang salamat.
Binibini 18: Kathleen Enid Espenido
Question: Many are scared that AI or artificial intelligence will soon take over jobs. Would you trust AI to judge a beauty pageant? Why or why not?
Answer: I wouldn't trust AI to judge a beauty pageant. AI is a powerful tool and it's humanity that gives it purpose. I think that it should enhance our lives and not destroy it. We should use AI to be able to uplift and really give opportunities to people. But after all this is my reminder to everyone that compassion, integrity, human connections are more important than...
Binibini 28: Ma. Alexandra P. Mata
Question: The internet provided access to fashion fans around the world, but has also made the environment become toxic. How can beauty queens have restored harmony among fashion fans?
Answer: As a beauty queen, this platform is really essential for us to make a voice for the people. And I would use my platform to inspire other people, especially the youth, to take part of important action to make the world a better place.
Binibini 33: Jerimi Nuqui
Question: A recent study showed a very low functional literacy rate among Filipino students. What aspect of your beauty queen training could possibly improve the students' performance?
Answer: As a beauty queen and as a spokesperson, I can use real on-the-ground solution on these problems. I can create and provide... I can create and provide students and promote teaching to support the students and provide for their clients so they can help... and they can also build educational... As a beauty queen with a purpose, I believe I can support real on-the-ground solution by promoting the students and showcasing and partnering with local government students for them to provide a good equality education because every child deserves that chance.
Binibini 4: Mia Betina Golosino
Question: As a young woman and potential role model, how will you help your generation become more discerning viewers of online content?
Answer: I am an ate to three siblings and I am the panganay, so I've had experience raising them to be responsible people. I learned from my parents who are role models to me. And I want them to understand that what you see online may not always be true. I want them to understand where they can find the right sources of information. So that the information they absorb is correct because our children are not only our future, our children are also the force of today, and that is why we must act now to ensure that they use the internet responsibly.
Binibini 25 Katrina Anne Johnson
Question: 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.
Answer: Well, I think social media and the internet is such a blessing to all of us because it allows us to create a community online with people from 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'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. Thank you.