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Johnson returned to the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 stage armed with the determination to do better than she did in her previous run
MANILA, Philippines – Davao’s Katrina Anne Johnson completed her Binibining Pilipinas (BBP) comeback bid on a high note.
The 27-year-old stunner was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 on Sunday, June 15, just two years after she had earlier settled for a 1st runner-up placement in the pageant’s 2023 edition.
“I am still having a ‘Pinch me’ moment,” Johnson told Rappler after the coronation. “I feel like I’m dreaming. I’m so grateful. I really poured all of myself into this journey because I didn’t want to have any regrets.”
Johnson admitted that what fueled her comeback was the feeling that she wasn’t 100% content with her previous BBP run. She knew deep down that she still had more to achieve in the national pageant.
But the journey was far from easy and was riddled with fear and doubt. But like all things worth fighting for, those fears would later turn into a badge of honor. And in Johnson’s case, it came in the form of a crown.
“Being able to come back this year was really scary, putting myself in a vulnerable position to get judged again. But definitely, I would say to everyone who’s afraid of dreaming and going after their dreams, take me as an example. I was told many times that I’m not cut out for pageants, I’m not necessarily the stereotypical statuesque woman, but you never know until you try,” Johnson shared.
The Davaoeña powered through and emerged from the pageant with a sage piece of advice: “Go after your dreams while you still can.”
In capturing the highly sought-after title, the licensed pharmacist dedicated her win to her father and late mother. It was somewhat symbolic for Johnson, with the coronation night falling on Father’s Day and her evening gown being adorned with butterflies — something she chose to remember her mom by.
Johnson succeeds Abra’s Myrna Esguerra, who is set to compete in Miss International 2025 in November. – with reports from Jairo Bolledo/Rappler.com
