ON JUNE 15, 2025, Katrina Anne Johnson was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025, making history as the first candidate from Davao to earn this title.
Johnson was impressive in her poise, her winning evening gown, and her answers, rooted in authenticity, critical thinking, and advocacy. She proved she is more than just a beauty queen.
She has demonstrated that beauty queens possess both clinical expertise and pageant charm through her work as a pharmacist and her role as a beauty queen.
The proud Dabawenya holds both a pharmacy license and pageant titles, including this recent one, while advocating for dogs and showing quiet determination. Between photo sessions and Miss International 2026 pageant preparations, Katrina stays dedicated to her community work and her causes.
Binibining Pilipinas International 2025 Katrina Anne Johnson from DavaoHere are some compelling facts about the woman now carrying Davao’s name on the global stage:
1. She’s a licensed clinical pharmacist
Katrina graduated from the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) in Davao City with a Pharmacy degree before passing the national board exam in 2020. Her medical experience forms the foundation of her identity, and she has worked in hospitals as well as community healthcare facilities.
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2. Her humble journey as beauty queen
Her journey began humbly when she was forced to join a campus pageant. From there, she quickly rose in the local pageant scene, winning titles such as Miss Fresh Face, Miss University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC) Intramurals, Miss APSCUR at both City and Region 11 levels, Miss Silka Davao, and Miss Silka Philippines.
3. She cares for 13 rescued dogs at home
The combination of pageant activities and dog ownership is unusual for beauty queens but Katrina makes it work. She shares her home with 13 dogs, which include several rescued animals as well as senior and special-needs pets. One even uses a wheelchair. Animal care represents more than a pastime for her since she dedicates herself to showing compassion to all creatures.
4. Her journey began with a near-win
Katrina competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2023, where she secured the position of 1st Runner-Up. She spent two years preparing before her successful return in 2025, when she claimed one of the major crowns. Her determination shows that failures can become opportunities for greater achievements.
5. She responded to a complicated Q&A about fake news — and smashing it
At the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 coronation, Katrina was asked about what she would do about fake news on social media. She responded in a calm and collected manner, identified digital responsibility, media literacy, and education as a means to create safer online communities, and was acknowledged for her relevant and comprehensive response.
6. Bound for Miss International 2026
The 27-year-old Filipino-American beauty queen succeeds last year’s winner, Myrna Esguerra of Abra, who is set to compete in the 2025 Miss International pageant later this year.
With Binibining Pilipinas International crowned, Katrina's next pageant stop is Miss International 2026. Even at this early stage of the process, pageant watchers already have her in the upper tier of potential winners. Along with her good looks, she is taking her grace and passion for service to the international arena of beauty and brains. Patricia Ann Reyes, AdDU Intern