Dyan Castillejo, ABS-CBN News

A total of 26 candidates were introduced in the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 press presentation at Okada Manila last Saturday, March 15. 

The men will compete for a chance to take on one of the six titles at stake: Mister Supranational, Mister International, Mister Global, Manhunt International, Mister Cosmopolitan, and Man of the Year. 

Included in this year's roster is male pageant veteran Kirk Bondad, who also won Century Superbods 2022. 

"I know under pressure. I will deliver," said Bondad, who is representing Baguio. "With me being in this industry and having a lot of experience, I can be just very calm and at the moment."

Joining Bondad among the candidates is current Superbods winner Jether Palomo, who is Taguig's delegate. 

"As a current ambassador of my college, of Century Tuna, and other brands, I feel that it's my biggest advantage. I know Supranational is looking for a good ambassador, so I'm hoping to be that ambassador that can speak to the future and current generation," he explained. 

Also wanting to represent the country in Mister Supranational is Filipino-Italian waiter Giuseppe Agliano. 

"It's not [just about] having a beautiful body and a beautiful face. It is also personality. I think it's a great contest for me," Agoiano said. 

When asked about what he likes about the Philippines, the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide - Italy representative answered that it's the people and the food. 

Another aspirant is Justine Quiocho who had only between a month or two to prepare as pageantry wasn't part of his initial things to pursue this year. 

"Supposedly po mag-o-OJT lang ako sa Empire and they scouted me. So it's all history from there," the Binangonan bet said.

"For now medyo shocking pa po for me kasi hindi po talaga ako sanay sa lights and all this attention, pero I'm getting the feel of it," he added. "I'm hoping for the best." 

The finals will take place in April 2025, where six new titleholders will be named.