Mr. Gay World Philippines


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.
Mr Gay World Australia Patrick MacDonald 2016 voluntarily withdrew from the competition. Bookmakers placed MacDonald as the frontrunner with odds of 1.50 and Lacsamana 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.
Its mission is to 'modernize' the popular image of gay men and eradicate stereotypes from public perception. This will bridge the gap between 'people like us' from the 'others'; and to combat sexual prejudice for human equality and to continue the efforts for HIV/AIDS Early Detection Program and erase the stigma of testing and the disease. In the future, through this pageant, it will use its influence for the immediate advancement of HIV/AIDS treatment and research, and use its victors to be the voice of any medical breakthrough.

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.

Titleholders

  • Declared as the winner
  • Ended as a runner-up
  • Ended as a semifinalist
  • Received an award but was unplaced
YearCandidateInternational PlacementSpecial Awards
2025Miguel GerminaTop 7
  • Best in National Costume
2024John Bench Ortiz1st Runner-Up
  • Best in National Costume
    • 2023John Dela SernaUnplaced
  • Best in Swimwear
    • 2022Jhapett RaymundoUnplaced
  • Best in Formal Wear
    • 2021Joel Rey CarcasonaMr. Gay World 2021
  • Social Media Presence
    • 2020Leonard Kodie MacayanMr. Gay World 2020
  • Best in National Costume
    • 2019John Jeffrey CarlosMr. Gay World 2019
  • Best in National Costume
    • 2018Gleeko MagpocUnplaced
    2017John RaspadoMr. Gay World 2017
  • Mr. Social Media
  • Best in Swimwear
  • Best in Formal Wear
  • Mr. Online Vote
  • Mr. Closed Door Interview
    • 2016Christian Lacsamana2nd Runner-Up
  • Best in National Costume
    • 2015Nomer YuzonUnplaced
    2014Randolph Val PalmaTop 10
    2013Erimar OrtigasTop 10
  • Mr. Gay Popularity
    • 2012Carlito Rosadino Jr.Unplaced
  • Best in National Costume
  • Mr. Gay Popularity
    • 2011Marc Earnest BialaTop 10
  • Best in National Costume
  • Mr. Gay Popularity
    • 2010David BosleyTop 10
    2009Wilbert TolentinoUnplaced
  • Best in National Costume
  • Mr. Gay Popularity
  • Best in Formal Wear
  • Sports Challenge Winner