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  The Mr. Universe Philippines 2026 pageant kicked off with the presentation of the 29 official candidates at Events Place Manila on July 30. This year's official candidates are Raven David Duenas, Angeles City; Ramssel Presores, Antipolo City; Justine Aguilar Concensino, Bulacan; John Anderson Alfaro, Cagayan De Oro City; Ryan Justine Raynes, Cagayan Valley; Mervin Lacanaria, Caloocan City; Shawn Maxwell McElligott, Calumpit, Bulacan; Dhavid Notorio, Cavite; Kyle Nielson Cruz, City of Malabon; and Jessie James Tan, Davao City. Lester Dennis Cabusas, Davao Occidental; Joe Marzon Dunuan, Ifugao; Nike Rostok Bello, Ilocos Sur; Jastine Dalampasig, Isabela; Steven Miguel Gabatin, Laguna; Chamroen Lei Lopez, Mabalacat, Pampanga; JD Gaviola, Manila; Edmon Emoya Arante, Negros Occidental; Mark Clem Alpapara, Negros Oriental; and Lordie Mendoza, Nueva Ecija. Patrick Albert Lumba, Pampanga; Jobert Ticman, Pangasinan; Jayvinne Klein Jainar, Paranaque City;  Johann Lexi Lazo, Pasig City;...

A 21-year-old engineering graduate was crowned Mr. Philippines Grand International 2018 at the inaugural pageant held in Quezon City early Sunday morning. Kenneth B. Sadiang-abay, of General Santos City, bested 34 other male candidates for the major title in a contest that aims to help fight drug addiction. During the final question-and-answer portion, Sadiang-abay was asked about his edge over the other candidates in the pageant. He answered: "My edge is I have the discipline and determination to prove my personality." It is the first time for Sadiang-abay to join a national pageant. He took up marine engineering at the Mindanao Polytechnic College. Now that he won the pageant, Sadiang-abay says that wants to promote the rights of the poor children in his province. At 6'1, Sadiang-abay is also a big basketball fan. Other winners were Junebrix Nuestro, of Rodriguez, Rizal, who won Mr Philippines National Universe. He succeeded Kenley Filarca, who is al...