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Who is Annabelle Mae McDonnell? Get to know our Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025
Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City has been crowned as Binibining Pilipinas Globe 2025. Aside from the crown, the Filipina beauty queen also took home the Binibining Philippine Airlines (PAL) special award. She will represent the country in the Miss Globe 2025 pageant later this year. But who exactly is Annabelle? Here are some interesting facts about the newly crowned queen. 1. She is Bisaya-British Annabelle was born in the United Kingdom and raised in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte. Now 24 years old, she was brought up by her Tito Tata, who played a pivotal role in her upbringing. Growing up with limited means, Annabelle learned the value of hard work at an early age. In her winning answer at the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant, Annabelle shared that she sold bread and even preloved clothes to make ends meet. "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 you should never go hungry again. 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've sold bread, ukay-ukay clothes, and all other rockets just to survive and support my family. You can do it as long as you believe in the beauty of your dreams," she said. 2. She is a pageant veteran Annabelle is no stranger to the world of beauty pageants. She has earned multiple titles in her hometown, including Miss Iligan 2018, Miss Lanao del Norte 2019, and 2nd runner-up in Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 and Miss Kuyamis in 2022. Her national pageant journey began with Miss Universe Philippines 2022, where she made an impressive debut by finishing as first runner-up. The following year, she proudly represented the Philippines on the international stage at Miss Charm 2023, once again securing a first runner-up finish. 3. She is a university scholar and a campus journalist Ever wonder where she got her articulate and impactful words for her winning answer in the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 pageant? Well, she got it from her experience as a campus journalist. While studying for her degree in Consular and Diplomatic Affairs at De La Salle College of St. Benilde on a full academic scholarship, Annabelle joined their school paper publication, The Benildean, and served as a features writer. 4. A radio host Aside from writing, she also has some radio broadcasting experience. Annabelle served as a host of the program "TikTalk" at Friends 96.7 FM Iligan, a radio program geared towards the youth's socio-political awareness. 5. A volunteer for the Save the Children Foundation With her personal struggles growing up, it's no surprise that Annabelle is a volunteer for the children's cause. The Iliganon participated in numerous volunteering foundations for children such as Save the Children Foundation. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17 hours ago
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Binibining Pilipinas 2025 names Top 14 finalists
Binibining Pilipinas 2025 just announced its Top 14 finalists! The following ladies will continue to compete for the Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe titles. Jercy Raine Cruz, Makati City Joanne Marie Thornley, Pampanga Alyssa Mildred Villariña, Province of Rizal Ma. Andrea Endicio, Quezon Province Francesca Beatriz Abalajon, Aklan Jemille Rustia Zosa, Mandaluyong Anna Carres De Mesa, Batangas Province Dalia Varde Khattab, Las Piñas Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Iligan City Kathleen Enid Espenido, Siargao Ma. Alexandra Mata, Tarlac Province Jerimi Nuqui, Caloocan City Mia Betina Golosino, Malabon Katrina Anne Johnson, Davao Province The coronation night is currently being held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where reigning queens Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay will crown their successors. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
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18 hours ago
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Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province is Best in Evening Gown
Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province is the Best in Evening Gown at the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 coronation night on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Other special awards were also announced: Binibining Playtime - Jercy Raine Cruz, Makati City Binibining Friendship - Cyril Reign Nulud, San Fernando, Pampanga Face of Binibini - Francesca Beatriz Abalajon, Aklan Earlier, Blessie Villablanca of Antique has been hailed as the Best in National Costume and Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas is the Best in Swimsuit. The Binibining Pilipinas coronation night is hosted by Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, Maureen Montagne, and Kylie Verzosa. Reigning queen Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay will crown their successors as Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18 hours ago
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Binibining Pilipinas 2025: SB19 serenades candidates with 'Moonlight,' 'I Want You'
The P-pop Kings have returned to serenade the beauty queens! Just a day after performing at the Bicol Loco Hot Air Balloon and Music Festival in Albay, SB19 stepped on the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 stage once again for another world-class performance. Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin made the audience swoon with the sexier versions of "Moonlight" and "I Want You" that they debuted during their Simula at Wakas world tour kickoff at the Philippine Arena two weeks ago. SB19 first performed for the pageant in 2022, when they sang the revamped version of its theme song, "Win Your Heart." They were also tapped as performers last year for the 60th anniversary of the pageant. Aside from "Win Your Heart," they also performed their 2024 single "Moonlight." —MGP, GMA Integrated News
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18 hours ago
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Binibining Pilipinas 2025: Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas is Best in Swimsuit
Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas has been named as the Best in Swimsuit at the Binibining Pilipinas 2025 coronation night on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Other special awards were also announced: Binibining Dunkin - Katrina Anne Johnson, Davao Province Binibining Pizza Hut - Kathleen Enid Espenido, Siargao Manila Bulletin Reader's Choice Award - Alyssa Mildred Villariña, Rizal Binibining PAL - Annabelle Mae McDonnell, Iligan City Binibining Urban Smiles - Dalia Varde Khattab, Las Piñas Earlier, Blessie Villablanca of Antique has been hailed as the Best in National Costume. The Binibining Pilipinas coronation night is hosted by Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, Maureen Montagne, and Kylie Verzosa. Reigning queen Myrna Esguerra and Jasmin Bungay will crown their successors as Binibining Pilipinas International and Binibining Pilipinas Globe. —MGP, GMA Integrated News
