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Cornerstone artist Wendell Oliver Pamfilo of Nueva Ecija is gearing up to represent his province at the highly anticipated Mister World Philippines competition later this year.  With his sights set on the national stage, Wendell hopes to do more than just win a title—he wants to inspire others to pursue their passions and never give up on their dreams. “Mister World Philippines is a great opportunity to step onto this new platform. I also want to inspire others and never stop dreaming,” Wendell shared during a recent media conference at Heavenly Desserts in Quezon City.  His entry into the world of pageantry is driven by a desire to make a difference and serve as a role model for the youth. Born and raised in Chicago, USA, Wendell’s passion for growth has always been evident. “I want to try new things. I started in the entertainment world in 2017. I also play basketball,” he said.  His diverse interests reflect a commitment to personal development and a willingness to ste...

An athlete-model who just graduated from the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman, Quezon City was crowned Mr. World Philippines 2018 during a pageant held at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City Oct. 23. Jody Baines "JB" Saliba, 25, of Olongapo City, edged out 15 other male candidates to represent the country in the Mr. World contest which will be held in Manila in March 2019. Saliba graduated with a degree in sports science from UP last July. He played for the UP Maroons Baseball Team when he was still in school. He says he loves sports and has been an athlete since he was six years old. Saliba also loves dogs, wakeboarding, baseball, swimming, and golf. The eldest and the only male among five children, Saliba is an upcoming movie star and a former contestant of the reality show Amazing Race Philippines Season 2. Saliba says it was his first time to try out on pageants and won. "I always love new things so when I saw the opportunity, wala p...

Will hot cop PO2 Don McGyver Cochico give the pageant another try? This after Cochico's fans are encouraging him to join the Mister World Philippines 2018 contest, now under the management of Arnold L. Vegafria. "Actually iniisip ko pa po," says Cochico, who is assigned at the Polygraph Division at the Camp Crame headquarters in Quezon City. If his posts showing his well-built physique should be considered, then the six-footer cop is very qualified for the prestigious male pageant. And given the physical activities for the Mister World contests, Cochico will surely pass them with flying colors. Cochico, 29, represented the Philippines at the Manhunt International contest in 2016. Bessie Besana, general manager of the Mister World Philippines contest, says that they are ready to present the candidates of the male contest three weeks from now. When asked if there were personalities joining the pageant, Besana says: "We will know on Aug. 10....