
The 61st Binibining Pilipinas pageant reinvented its coronation night with a dynamic stage featuring a wide runway and LED panels . Thirty‑six candidates paraded in national costumes before hosts Nicole Cordoves, MJ Lastimosa, Maureen Montagne and Kylie Verzosa guided the show through swimsuit and evening‑gown rounds . Mindanao contestants dominated: Katrina Anne Johnson won Bb. Pilipinas International, Annabelle McDonnell took Bb. Pilipinas Globe, and Kathleen Espenido was second runner‑up .