Filipino-German model Kirk Bondad brought pride to the Philippines after winning the Mister International 2025 title on Thursday, Sept. 25, at MCC Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
Bondad bested 40 candidates from around the world to secure the crown, with Lebanon’s Saadedine Hneineh finishing as first runner-up and South Korea’s Choi Seung Ho as second runner-up.
During the question-and-answer portion, Bondad was asked what issue he would highlight if given the chance to speak at the United Nations as Mister International.
“I would cause, that the children that we need to protect them and I would give them a chance, to give them more protection and cultivate education because today’s children will be tomorrow’s leaders because ultimately, I believe if we can collectively do the right decisions even in small steps we will do a big impact internationally,” he said.
Earlier this week, Bondad also landed in the Top 3 of the People’s Choice contest. For the National Costume competition, he wore “Perlas Celestia,” described as a representation of the Philippines as the Pearl of the Orient Seas.
Bondad previously represented the Philippines at Mr. World 2024, where he finished in the Top 20.
