The Mister Empyrean Philippines 2026 coronation ceremony was originally scheduled to be held in Baguio City, Philippines on August 23, 2026. However, due to inclement weather, it was moved to Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on August 30, 2026.
Three kings will be crowned. They will represent the Philippines at Mister Empyrean 2026, Mister Imperial World 2026 and World’s Handsomest Mannequin 2026.
Mister Empyrean Philippines 2026 contestants
There are 25 men competing for the Mister Empyrean Philippines 2026 crowns. Here are the candidates:
- Bangsamoro: Rahim Sultan, 25, Lanao del Sur
- Bicol Region: John Victor Manlapas, 27, Masbate
- Cagayan Valley: Romeo Valiente, 25, Batanes
- Calabarzon: Rigor Ramos, 30, Lucena
- Caraga: Sixto Ecleo, 34, Dinagat Islands
- Central Luzon: Matthew Mark Garcia, 27, Olongapo
- Central Visayas: Elmer Dino Mangubat, 28, Lapu-Lapu
- Cordillera Administrative Region: Julius Kenneth Atiwag, 26, Mountain Province
- Davao Region: Rigoberto Duarte, 32, Davao de Oro
- Eastern Visayas: Kris Nierras, 25, Biliran
- Filipino-American Community: Craig Reyes Clark, 26, California, United States
- Filipino-Chinese Community: Jeff Li, 25, Shanghai, China
- Filipino-Indian Community: Jarvis Singh, 28, Maharashtra, India
- Filipino-Jamaican Community: Winston Mitra Campbell, 32, Portland, Jamaica
- Filipino-Korean Community: Nigel Park, 25, Jeju Province, South Korea
- Filipino-Nigerian Community: Jacob Frank Obi, 25, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- Filipino-Palauan Community: Richard Barcelo, 26, Koror, Palau
- Ilocos Region: Randolph Agcaoili, 29, Ilocos Norte
- Metro Manila: Joshua Santos, 35, Taguig
- Negros Island Region: Paolo Maghanoy, 36, Siquijor
- Northern Mindanao: Lino Cruz, 28, Bukidnon
- Soccsksargen: Harry Chiongban, 39, Saranggani
- Southwestern Tagalog Region: Fidel Fadrilan, 25, Romblon
- Western Visayas: Julio Delfin, 33, Capiz
- Zamboanga Peninsula: Hasan Jikiri, 34, Sulu
Baguio
Famously celebrated as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City is perched at an elevation of roughly 1,500 meters above sea level. The city offers a crisp, refreshing climate that provides a welcome sanctuary from the tropical heat of the lowlands.
Originally an indigenous Ibaloi settlement known as Kafagway, the site was chosen by American colonial forces to be developed as a hill station starting around 1900 before being officially incorporated as a chartered city in 1909. Baguio has since evolved into a vibrant urban hub. Often called the City of Pines due to its soaring pine trees and misty landscapes, it serves as the premier educational, economic, and cultural center of the Cordillera Administrative Region.
The city’s rich heritage is prominently displayed through iconic destinations like Burnham Park, Camp John Hay, and Session Road. Additionally, the city is renowned for its thriving arts community—recognized as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative City—and major cultural events like the annual Panagbenga Festival, which draws visitors from all over the world.
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