Bb. Pilipinas Annabelle McDonnell gets official The Miss Globe sash

For a second time, Annabelle McDonnell is representing the Philippines in the international arena, as she receives her official sash bearing her country’s name for The Miss Globe 2025 pageant.

At the “sashing ceremony held in Albania on Oct. 4 (Oct. 5 in Manila), the delegates received their official sashes from reigning queen Diana Moreno.

McDonnell, who had previously competed in the inaugural Miss Charm pageant in 2023, has earned the right to compete in The Miss Globe 2025 pageant after winning in the recent Binibining Pilipinas competition.

Her first International pageant was a surprise appointment that came after she finished as first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Universe Philippines pageant.

McDonnell took over the Miss Charm Philippines title after Ashley Subijano Montenegro abdicated the throne to seek another national title. She finished second overall in the international pageant.

The Bb. Pilipinas queen appeared at The Miss Globe’s sashing ceremony in a white Renee Salud gown, with a matching cape that draped over her arms.

“Some snaps from last night [stars emoji]… did you know we’re going on a road trip outside of Tirana for this year’s edition of [The Miss Globe]?” McDonnell said when she posted her photos on social media.

She hopes to win the title four years after Maureen Montagne brought home the crown in 2021. Ann Colis was the first Bb. Pilipinas beauty to win in the international pageant’s current iteration. She received the crown in 2015.

The Miss Globe 2025 finale show will be held in Tirana, Albania, on Oct. 15 (Oct. 16 in Manila). Montagne will be one of the hosts of the ceremonies. /ra