AFTER narrowly missing out on an international title just months ago, Kirk Bondad is back with a vengeance.
The Filipino-German model and content creator from Baguio was named Mister Pilipinas-International at the Mister Pilipinas Worldwide 2025 contest on April 28, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Pasay City.
Bondad stood out among the 26 contestants who vied for the title.
He was among the standout winners of the evening, which saw seven finalists who are also major title holders in their own rights.
With this, he is poised for another shot at international glory for Mister International.
The Philippines last won the Mister International title in 2014, with Neil Perez taking the crown.
Aside from Bondad, four other contestants were awarded major titles: Kenneth Cabungcal, who will represent the Philippines in Mister Supranational, Jether Palomo, who aims for a consecutive win in Mister Global, Raven Lansangan, who will compete in Manhunt International: Male Supermodel, and Kitt Cortez, the first-ever Mister Pilipinas-Eco International.
The two runners-up were also given their international roles. Michael Angelo Toledo from Cebu City will represent the Philippines in the Man of the Year competition, while Kenneth Marcelino from Laguna is set to compete in the Mister Cosmopolitan pageant.
Notably, among the esteemed judges at the coronation was Bran Reluao, the CEO of RepublicAsia, who added an extra layer of prestige to the event with his involvement in selecting the winners.
