Mr. Gay World Philippines
Non-profit organization
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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.[1]
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.[2]
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.
Titleholders
- Declared as the winner
- Ended as a runner-up
- Ended as a semifinalist
- Received an award but was unplaced
| Year | Candidate | International Placement | Special Awards |
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| 2026 | Drei Arias | TBA | TBA |
| 2025 | Miguel Germina | Top 7 |
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| 2024 | John Bench Ortiz | 1st Runner-Up |
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| 2023 | John Dela Serna | Unplaced |
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| 2022 | Jhapett Raymundo | Unplaced |
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| 2021 | Joel Rey Carcasona | Mr. Gay World 2021 |
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| 2020 | Leonard Kodie Macayan | Mr. Gay World 2020 |
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| 2019 | John Jeffrey Carlos | Mr. Gay World 2019 |
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| 2018 | Gleeko Magpoc | Unplaced | |
| 2017 | John Raspado | Mr. Gay World 2017 |
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| 2016 | Christian Lacsamana | 2nd Runner-Up |
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| 2015 | Nomer Yuzon | Unplaced | |
| 2014 | Randolph Val Palma | Top 10 | |
| 2013 | Erimar Ortigas | Top 10 |
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| 2012 | Carlito Rosadino Jr. | Unplaced |
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| 2011 | Marc Earnest Biala | Top 10 |
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| 2010 | David Bosley | Top 10 | |
| 2009 | Wilbert Tolentino | Unplaced |
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