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Flashback Friday: The Very First Gentlemen of the Philippines 

Posted by Norman on July 14, 2017
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Helping mount a national pageant is not an easy endeavor, let alone a male contest which has not fully achieved a mainstream status in the Philippines. Yet. But 2017 promises to be a notch better than the last, what with the simultaneous existence of other competitions like Mister Philippines and Misters of Filipinas. And the 2nd Edition of the Gentlemen of the Philippines is looking at its sophomore edition with eye-opening lessons learned from the inaugural effort. This year, the search will be more carefully-planned in order to sustain the momentum previously built.

In this post are random photos and videos taken from July of last year when the male pageant held its sashing ceremony at the Valle Verde Country Club, Press Presentation at the Sulo Hotel poolside and Provincial Tour in Quezon Province (Sariaya, Candelaria, Tayabas and Lucena City) leading to the finals at the Trinity University of Asia Theater.

Being the Media/PR Head of Gentlemen Charities Inc., I believe that I have made good with my promise to spread awareness about the competition, as well as continue with the relative visibility of the winners such as Andrea Biondo, Kian Sumague, Paul Renzo Velo, Mark Joshua Marquez, Jason Martin and Miguel Alexis Maliwat (and even some of the candidates like Johannes Rissler and Andrei Salvacion who are doing good in their respective careers).


For 2017, the national screening and announcement of Official Candidates – followed by orientation – will happen on July 30. Competition period will take place from September 2-9 and for now, the eventual winners at stake will be sent to Mister Universal Ambassador in Makkasar, Indonesia, Mister Model International in Miami, Florida and Mister Tourism World in Myanmar. Last year’s Mister Tourism International bet will remain in place as his competition is still scheduled by August/September. The surprise will be a new title to be handed out during the September 9 finals.

Below is a video of the news coverage made by Eagle Broadcasting last year.

courtesy of Mata ng Agila

More on Gentlemen of the Philippines 2017 soon!

Photo-Blog: The ladies of Miss Global Philippines meet the Gentlemen of the Philippines 

Posted by Norman on August 8, 2016
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Following their selection as the newest endorsers of Belmeré Skin Centre by owner Michelle Encarnacion, the winners of Miss Global Philippines 2016 led by Camille CJ Hirro and Gentlemen of the Philippines bannered by Mister Universal Ambassador Philippines 2016 Andrea Biondo were ushered to a Press Launch that saw the ladies meet the gentlemen for the very first time.

With Tourism Ambassadors Perlyn Ocampo, Sammie Anne Legaspi, Clarize Barrameda and Princess Garcia plus Gentlemen titleholders Job Abogado, Paul Renzo Velo, Jason Martin, Kian Sumague, Christian Lumasag and Joshua Marquez (with Runners-Up Miguel Alexis Maliwat and Rex Calimbayan), the two groups represent the new faces of the skin care centre that has assembled a bigger family of endorsers covering both male and female pageant winners.

The big group are now certified to promote Belmeré for one full year with all their skin care services covered during their reign and pageant missions abroad.

Members from the media, including Tito Lhar Santiago of GMA-7, were around to witness the contract signing as well as field in questions to everyone.

Truly, Belmeré Skin Centre is where beauty begins! 🙂

Belmeré Skin Centre owner Michelle Encarnacion (center) with Miss Global Philippines 2016 CJ Hirro and Gentlemen of the Philippines-Universal Ambassador 2016 Andrea Biondo (Photo credit: Joy Arguil)

Gentlemen of the Philippines: The Press Presentation 

Posted by Norman on July 24, 2016
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All the Thirty (30) Gentlemen of the Philippines

The Gentlemen wore Pegarro Swim by Domz Ramos and Julius Jaguio

The Gentlemen wearing Ulysses King’s latest collection

The Pegarro Swim creation had the right amount of sexiness and taste it

The Gentlemen in creations by Simon Ariel Vasquez

The Gentlemen in creations by Melchor Guinto and Charles Cua

It did rain. But not long enough to spoil the whole show. The stage got a wee bit slippery. But nothing that good old mopping can fix. The members of the media came in full force. And it was the right time to get the Gentlemen of the Philippines Press Presentation going at the Acqua Lounge of The Sulo Riviera Hotel in Quezon City.

Thirty (30) advocacy-driven Gentlemen were given the individual spotlights in three segments – the introduction while wearing their Official Shirts provided by major sponsor Belmeré Skin Care, the swimwear portion where they flaunted their bodies in Pegarro Swim by Domz Ramos and Julius Jaguio, and the Vatican Fashion Museum part where the candidates were divided into three groups of ten and were garbed in the collections of Designers Ulysses King, Simon Ariel Vasquez and Melchor Guinto/Charles Cua.

An open mic with the Press followed after the announcement of three (3) Special Award winners – Gentlemen (Darling) of the Press and Mr New Placenta for Men going to #Gentleman23 Andrea Biondo of South Italy and Mr HEA Watch being claimed by #Gentleman14 Jason Martin of Gold Coast, Australia.

It was a very interesting Q&A with the media as the candidates gave impressive answers to the questions thrown at their direction. It just goes to show that these Gentlemen have more than good looks to offer.

Andrea Biondo of Italy was named Mr New Placenta for Men

Jason Martin of Gold Coast, Australia was selected as Mr. HEA Watch

Andrea Biondo of South Italy was named Gentlemen (Darling) of the Press


By now, the early favorites have already showed up clear in the eyes of many. Ranking high on the list of most are:


#Gentleman23 Andrea Biondo of South Italy

#Gentleman1 Kian Sumague of San Pablo, Laguna

#Gentleman17 Job Abogado of Camarines Sur

#Gentleman16 Johannes Dula Rissler Jr of Germany

#Gentleman3 Christian Lumasag of Cebu City

#Gentleman8 Mohammad Ali Imran Atendido of Lucena, Quezon


#Gentleman21 Paul Renzo Velo of London, UK

#Gentleman20 Dr. John Vincent Pua of Quezon City

#Gentleman24 Miguel Alexis Maliwat of San Fernando, Pampanga

#Gentleman11 Mark Joshua Marquez of North Italy

#Gentleman14 Jason Martin of Gold Coast, Australia and

#Gentleman6 Andrei Salvacion of Leyte

Mister Tourism International Philippines 2015 Willan Pagayon hosted the event, and was given able assistance by fellow titleholders Honorary Gentleman Rein Villareal, Mister Model International Philippines 2015 and Mister Worldwide Philippines 2015 Jolo Dayrit.

Seven (7) Titles at stake:

Seven titles at stake!


Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Model International 2016

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Universal Ambassador 2016

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Tourism International 2017

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Worldwide 2016

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Tourism World 2016

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Best Global Model of the Year 2016 and

Gentlemen of the Philippines – Mister Teen International 2017

Finals night is scheduled for July 31 at the Trinity University of Asia Theater in QC. Tickets (priced at P2,000 and P1,000) can be reserved/bought via Karl Lazaro at (0998) 455 0907.