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Monday Marvels: Top Picks Catriona Gray and John Raspado win Miss World Philippines 2016 and Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016, respectively 

Posted by Norman on October 3, 2016
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Miss World Philippines 2016 Catriona Gray (Photo credit: Onecho Gabinete)


Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 John Raspado


It wasn’t easy tracking down the results of two national pageants simultaneously.

I have my commitments to both Miss World Philippines 2016 and Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 but I agreed to personally cover the latter much earlier, whereas the former moved twice from September 25 to October 9 and finally to October 2 which coincided right smack on the same night. I took my coverage partner Joy Arguil with me to UP Theater and sent my new junior partner Onecho Gabinete to the Tent City at Manila Hotel.

At any rate, the results of both competitions were like foregone conclusions really, with Catriona Gray now Miss World 2016-bound and John Raspado as our bet to Mr. Gay World 2017.

Catriona’s court is made up of 1st Princess Arienne Calingo, 2nd Princess Ivanna Pacis, 3rd Princess Marah Muñoz and 4th Princess Sandra Lemonon (the expected main opponent of Catriona who slipped down after the Top 5 Q&A).

Catriona also won the lion’s share of the Special Awards for the night, including Miss Manila Hotel.

John Raspado and his court

Catriona and her court (Photo credit: Onecho Gabinete)


On the other hand, 2nd Runner-Up Khalil Vera Cruz made it tough for eventual John Raspado till the Top 3 when two levels of Q&A took place. But you cannot deny the Baguio native the victory as he summed up his strongest point during the Top 5 when he stressed that his advantage is consistency in all areas of competition regardless of how big or small the bearing was. Popular fitness coach Bench Ortiz got sandwiched in the middle and ended as 1st Runner-Up. From what I have heard, the Mr Gay World Philippines Organization is looking at the option of having all three as our Mr Gay World reps from 2017-2019. Let’s see if this will come to fruition.

By the way, Janjep Carlos and Leo Andrew Ponce made Top 5 prior to the final cut to the Top 3.

Congratulations to Catriona and John! I have a strong feeling that both of them will perform excellently well in their respective competitions abroad. Who knows? I won’t be surprised if we get our 2nd Miss World crown and 1st Mr Gay World title courtesy of the two. 🙂

Sunday Special Sunday: Miss World Philippines 2016 and Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016

Posted by Norman on October 2, 2016
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Miss World Philippines 2016

Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016


Tonight, two national pageant finals will be held almost simultaneously – Miss World Philippines 2016 at the The Tent City, Manila Hotel and the Mr. Gay World Philippines at the UP Theater.

The top winners for each will represent the country in Miss World 2016 and Mr. Gay World 2017.

Eager to find out who will come out as #1 but won’t be able to watch the actual proceedings? No need to worry.

courtesy of GMA Network

Miss World Philippines 2016 will have a TV telecast over GMA Network starting at 10:15pm, while Mr. Gay World Philippines will be live-streamed by Rappler (see link below plus a scheduled airing on TV5 on October 8).

courtesy of Rappler

This is such an excitement-filled Sunday! 😃

Sunday Specials: Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017 | The ones who will vie

Posted by Norman on August 21, 2016
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There are 36 Official Aspirants for Mr Gay World Philippines 2016


courtesy of Pageant TV​

There are – count them – thirty-six Official Candidates for Mr. Gay World Philippines 2017. From as far north as the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley, to as deep south as Zamboanga Peninsula – these handsome and professional gay men have come forward to lay their claim on the title and become the country’s representative to Mr Gay World 2017. The looks and built may vary, but one thing is certain – they all have individual strengths and special qualities that lift them above ordinary pageant participants. Be it from the corporate world or the fitness industry or in the field of entertainment, these guys will show you what it takes to have the most fulfilling life journey and be proudly gay at the same time.

Truth be told, I am impressed with the line-up. And this early, the prospects of trimming down the thirty-six contenders to my personal favorites are getting more and more difficult as the day goes by. But let me take a stab at sharing the ones who are getting my fancy for now.

Keep in mind that a few of the choices in this early dozen will still likely change (and replaced by new ones) in the upcoming weeks.


Mr Gay World Philippines 2017 will have its Grand Finals at the UP Theater on October 2, with a late telecast over TV5. Reigning titleholder Christian Lacsamana will definitely have the sweetest turnover of the responsibility when that time comes.

Mark the date. October 2 for the finals at the UP Theater


More on the competition plus the Press Presentation soon! 😉

Let us support Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana

Posted by Norman on March 31, 2016
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Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana

 
courtesy of Wilbert Tolentino
In just a few weeks from now, Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana will be departing for Valleta, Malta to embark on what could possibly be his biggest mission and challenge in life – to win the country’s first-ever Mr. Gay World title, bring honor to the country and be an inspiration to people everywhere with his platform on HIV Awareness and HIV Stigma.

With the generous backing of Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization headed by Wilbert Tolentino, the guy is dead serious in doing well in the finals come late April. More than anything else, he wants to create a big impact in the host city once the actual competition goes underway. I personally believe he can.

Here is an inspiring message from Christian himself.

“We are just as important and we all play pivotal roles in making this planet a better place to live in. This leads me to believing that Mr. Gay World is not by principle just a pageant of pomp and grandeur. I believe that it seeks to serve a noble purpose and as i begin with myself, I trust the MGW organization may be pleased to make me his agent of change to influence others to be responsible.” #mrgayworld2016 #mrgayworldPhilippines #labanPilipinasMGw2016

 

Vote for Christian by clicking on the link below

 
Please keep on supporting our bet, Christian, by voting for him in the online poll of Mr. Gay World 2016. Click HERE!

  

Sunday Specials: Mr. Gay World Philippines and his send-off to Malta

Posted by Norman on March 13, 2016
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Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana during his send-off

 
FB_IMG_1455988797126 Early last night at the new Club One 690 in Quezon City, Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Reyes Lacsamana was given his lavish send-off complete with an entertainment show – with showstopping performers Pink Mannequins and dancers and hosted by the beautiful Kristine Caballero Aplal – that added a very festive spirit to the whole proceedings.

Christian, a 30 year-old Secondary School Teacher from Pampanga, has been appointed by Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization (MGWP Org) led by its President Wilbert Tolentino to represent the Philippines in Mr. Gay World 2016 happening in Malta from April 19-23.

 

Your blogger and Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana (Photo credit: Lito Caleon)

 
Christian is very positive that he will make an purposeful impact in the pageant because he is committed to spreading the ideals of Mr. Gay World as well as injecting his strong advocacy to be the continuous voice of HIV Awareness and Stigma around the world. He is bent on becoming the first Asian and Filipino to win the crown so that he can bring back the honor to the country and the region for that matter.

Our bet will get the full support of MGWP Org in his journey to Malta with its key officers joining him for the momentous trip. He will be dressed fabulously for the entire period of competition from swimwear to formal wear to his very elaborate National Costume that is inspired by both the Sarao Jeepney and the Moriones Festival.

 

Christian (right) being interviewed by Lhar Santiago of GMA-7

 
Below is a quick plug of normannorman.com from Christian himself.

  

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From all of us here at normannorman.com, we wish you all the best. We will continue to support you all the way. Bring home the crown! 😀

Sunday Specials: Mr. Gay World Philippines Design Competition

Posted by Norman on February 21, 2016
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Your design might just be worn by Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana in Malta

Your design might just be worn by Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana in Malta

Do you want to use your creative mind in designing the National Costume of Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana to be worn in Malta for Mr. Gay World 2016 this coming April? Well, this might be the opportunity for you!

Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization headed by Wilbert Tolentino has just launched a Design Competition to be able to do just that. You can possibly win the whole thing and get your visual creation transformed to reality in the international pageant stage. This contest is open to both aspiring and established fashion designers. Go check out the details above on how to join.

In the meantime, Christian’s preparations for the big annual event are in full swing. Watch the video below to see his Road to Malta, including the line-up of all his predecessors leading to his 2016 claim to fame. 🙂

courtesy of pamilyaandaya

Things are looking up for Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016

Posted by Norman on February 5, 2016
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Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana is Malta-bound

Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana is Malta-bound

christian21 The title of this post really says it all. Things are looking up for dashing Mr. Gay World Philippines 2016 Christian Lacsamana. He is scheduled to fly to Malta to represent the country in Mr. Gay World 2016 happening in mid-April. And the guy is super excited to be the 8th Ambassador of the Philippines for the competition among gay men around the globe.

Watch out for my exclusive one-on-one interview with Christian. We will definitely sit down and talk soon so that I will get to know more about the inner workings inside his head about the mission he is about to embark on.

I will also have a special coverage about his preparations and actual pageant immersion in Mr. Gay World. 😉