21 Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2026 candidates to compete in Mandaluyong

Great Man of the Universe is an international beauty pageant founded by Shandy Montecarlo Lim of the Philippines. Its inaugural edition was held in 2023.

Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2026 contestants

The Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2026 coronation ceremony will be held at Bigger Pictures in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines on June 11, 2026. It is the third edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Great Man of the Universe candidate of the country.

There are 21 men competing for the Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:

1. Jorel Stephen Aguilar, Baguio City
2. Paul Christian Latorgo, 25, Bay, Laguna
3. Mark Jefferson “Maki” Mislang, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija
4. Czar Julius Olivar, Davao City
5. Jude Ivan A. Ramos, 20, Iba, Zambales
6. Jeremy Dulnuan, Ifugao
7. Mark James Valdez, Ilocos Sur
8. Garth Ezekiel Talusig, Kalinga
9. Paul Bueno, Laguna
10. John Dave Catalan Padilla, Laur, Nueva Ecija
11. Davidrei Manimtim, Manila
12. Joshua Rico Lasac, 24, Marinduque
13. Marcky G. Ramos, 19, Nueva Ecija
14. Kneigeele Jerodias Cabahug, 24, Negros Oriental
15. Ronald Vicencio, 21, Occidental Mindoro
16. Noel Petzz Delos Santos, Oriental Mindoro
17. Hernan Visca Lagan, 19, Palawan
18. Andrew Mercado, Pampanga
19. Neil Justine Pestelos Tarlac, Quezon Province
20. Lexare Villanueva, 27, Santa Mesa, Manila
21. Christian Jan Villa, 24, Zambales

Amir Jaden Mohammad Bilir, 18, was supposed to represent Angeles City. However, he withdrew from the competition.

Great Man of the Universe Philippines history

Joshua Lillehagen represented Bohol at Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2022 and competed against 39 other candidates at the Novotel Manila Araneta City in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on November 13, 2022. He won the title.

Also crowned were Great Man Education and Sports Philippines 2022 Jupheter Franco of South Cotabato, Great Man Culture and Tourism Philippines 2022 Stephen Harold Liley of Sablan, Benguet, Great Man Top Model Philipines 2022 Rizmel Cabigao of Santa Rosa, Laguna, Great Man Pro Earth Philippines 2022 Justin Carl Felas Ong of Tacloban City and Great Man Ambassador Philippines 2022 EJ Malik of Lanao del Norte. On September 10, 2023, Lilley was officially appointed Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2023 in Quezon City.

On November 21, 2024, Ashton Andrews represented Koronadal, South Cotabato at Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2024 and competed against 24 other candidates at The Podium Hall in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila. He won the title.

Also crowned were Great Man of the Universe Philippines Earth 2024 Yann-Luc Fournioul, who represented the United Kingdom’s Filipino community, Great Man of the Universe Philippines Tourism 2024 Jhon Miles Piodena of Bacolod, Great Man of the Universe Philippines Charity 2024 Marnny Andrie Lampa of Tarlac, Great Man of the Universe Philippines Heritage 2024 Harjit Chohan, who represented India’s Filipino community, and Great Man of the Universe Philippines Supermodel 2024 Clarenz Dupaya of Mallig, Isabela. On July 29, 2025, Fournioul was officially appointed Great Man of the Universe Philippines 2025 at the House of Almodal in Quezon City.