Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025, which chooses the country’s representatives in Mister Supranational, Mister International, Mister Global, Manhunt International, Mister Cosmopolitan, and Man of the Year pageants, kicked off with the press presentation of its 26 official candidates, held at Okada Manila on Saturday.
Prior to the press event, all 26 aspirants signed their contracts and completed their legal orientation with the DivinaLaw office, a first for local male pageants. The move reinforces the MPW organization’s commitment to building a brotherhood rooted in fairness and respect—championing a world where dignity and equal opportunity are for all.
“The goal was to make sure everyone’s rights are protected and everyone is treated equally and fairly while they are in the competition,” said Attorney Jose M. Layug, Jr., senior partner of DivinaLaw. Mister Pilipinas Worldwide is presented by Empire Philippines, owner of the Miss Universe Philippines franchise.
Among the mix of local and international ‘Pilipinos’ are Century Tuna SuperBods 2022 Kirk Bondad, who is returning after his Top 20 finish in Mr. World 2024, and Century Tuna Superbods 2024 Jether Palomo. The rest of the candidates are Ruffy Jag Guron (Alberta, Canada), Joshua Daj Lawrence (Antique), Hamed Afshin Azar Cabrera (Australia), Kevin Secoya (Bantayan Island), Mark Menard Reyes (Batangas), Justin Kirk Quiocho (Binangonan, Rizal), Jacinth Ziff (Butuan City), Mark Laresma (Camarines Sur), Michael Angelo Toledo (Cebu), Kenneth Cabungcal (Dumaguete City), and Matthew John Mettias (Hawaii).
Also part of this year’s pageant are Guiseppe Agliano (Italy), Kenneth Marcelino (Laguna), Ivann Rens Enriquez (Marikina), Raven Lansangan (Pampanga), Jerryzon Ramos Jasmin (Pangasinan), Aldreg Allan Alvarez (Pasay), Lorenzo Mari Bonoan (Quezon City), Nikko Nackaerts (Rizal), Kitt Cortez (San Juan, Manila), John Pearl Sablan (Tarlac), Larz Kent Dawson (Toledo City, Cebu), Michael Alfonso Carter (United Kingdom), Jhasper Manalang (Zambales), and James Celeridad (Parañaque).
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‘Faces of Mestiza’
In time with the observance of National Women’s Month, Mestiza, the country’s premier healthy, all-natural skin soap, held its “Mestizas in Bloom-vinos,” an exclusive event celebrating women who embody beauty that’s more than skin deep, at Bombvinos Bodega in Makati.
A celebration of art, music, and mestiza glow, the event was hosted by Kim Velasco, Top 15 finalist in Bb. Pilipinas 2024 and Miss Mestiza Caloocan 2024, who was glowing in a one-strap, bare midriff yellow dress. Miss Mestiza Caloocan 2025 Eljae Lanson led beauty enthusiasts and wellness advocates in unveiling the brand’s new Mestiza Mango variant.
The faces of Mestiza, the epitome of healthy and naturally glowing skin, include Miss Universe Philippines–Pasig 2025 Alessandra Ysabelle Eugenio, Miss Universe Philippines–Cebu 2025 Chella Grace Falconer, and Miss Universe Philippines–Laguna 2025 Eloisa Jauod.
Eugenio, Falconer, and Jauod are among the favorites and currently making waves in the ongoing Miss Universe Philippines 2025 search. Another Face of Mestiza is Miss Grand International 2020 first runner-up Samantha Bernardo.