Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization is a non-profit organization that holds a national contest for Filipino delegates for Mr. Gay World. Wilbert Ting Tolentino was given the license to be the newest national director in January 2016. Christian Lacsamana was the first Filipino delegate appointed by Wilbert Ting Tolentino to represent the Philippines in Malta, in April 2016. He was second runner up, the first Filipino to make it that far. In March 01, 2024, Wilbert Tolentino announced that Mr. Wayne Renzo is now the new owner of Mr Gay World Philippines.
Mr Gay World Australia Patrick MacDonald 2016 voluntarily withdrew from the competition. Bookmakers placed MacDonald (Surfers Paradise) as the frontrunner with odds of 1.50 and Lacsamana (Philippines) at 2.70. When Australia withdrew, Lacsamana's odds globally averaged 1.55, making him the pre-arrival frontrunner according to bookmakers following MacDonald's withdrawal.
The pageant states that its aims include challenging stereotypes about gay men, reducing prejudice, promoting equality, and supporting HIV/AIDS awareness and early testing. It also seeks to use its platform to promote HIV/AIDS treatment, research and public education.
Logo The logo is a depiction of the National Costume worn by Wilbert Ting Tolentino, the first candidate, who won best in national costume in Whistler, Canada in 2009. The design is an archangel with wings spread apart, holding a sword that symbolizes the continuous struggle for its advocacy and purpose.
Before Tolentino Noemi Alberto was the national director of Mr. Gay World Philippines Inc. from 2007 until 2015. Alberto appointed Wilbert Ting Tolentino, Mr. Gay Philippines 2007 2nd runner up, to represent the Philippines for Mr. Gay World 2009 in Whistler, Canada. Tolentino bagged numerous special wards. Since 2009, the Philippine delegate got eight Best in National Costumes and four Mr. Gay Popularity awards.
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Declared as the winner Ended as a runner-up Ended as a semifinalist Received an award but was unplaced
YearCandidateInternational PlacementSpecial Awards2026Drei AriasTBATBA2025Miguel GerminaTop 7Best in National Costume2024John Bench Ortiz1st Runner-UpBest in National Costume2023John Dela SernaUnplacedBest in Swimwear2022Jhapett RaymundoUnplacedBest in Formal Wear2021Joel Rey CarcasonaMr. Gay World 2021 Social Media Presence2020Leonard Kodie MacayanMr. Gay World 2020Best in National Costume2019John Jeffrey CarlosMr. Gay World 2019Best in National Costume2018Gleeko MagpocUnplaced2017John RaspadoMr. Gay World 2017Mr. Social Media Best in Swimwear Best in Formal Wear Mr. Online Vote Mr. Closed Door Interview2016Christian Lacsamana2nd Runner-UpBest in National Costume2015Nomer YuzonUnplaced2014Randolph Val PalmaTop 102013Erimar OrtigasTop 10Mr. Gay Popularity2012Carlito Rosadino Jr.UnplacedBest in National Costume Mr. Gay Popularity2011Marc Earnest BialaTop 10Best in National Costume Mr. Gay Popularity2010David BosleyTop 102009Wilbert TolentinoUnplacedBest in National Costume Mr. Gay Popularity Best in Formal Wear Sports Challenge Winner
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