In Photos: Misters of Filipinas 2023 National Costumes
Creativity fueled by culture and pride shines as Misters of Filipinas 2023 held its national costume competition last August 28. Naming it the “Festival Kings”, the event took place at the Winford Manila Resort and Casino.
Described as a “a cultural extravaganza like no other”, the pageant’s 34 candidates proudly showed off the best of what their respective hometowns has to offer. Displaying a beautiful presentation of well-crafted pieces along with jubilant performances.
For the full list of this year’s national costumes, check out the official photos below.
In Photos: Misters of Filipinas 2023 National Costumes
Herbert Carrasco, Misters of Filipinas – Aurora Province
Jovy Morante, Misters of Filipinas – Bamban, Tarlac
James Harley Lajos, Misters of Filipinas – Batangas
Louie Palacio Alaba, Misters of Filipinas – Bohol
Bidge Andrada, Misters of Filipinas – Cagayan
Yokio Koike, Misters of Filipinas – Bulacan
Brent Dalman, Misters of Filipinas – Cebu City
Archmylez Angel Perez, Misters of Filipinas – Calamba, Laguna
Ben Espina, Misters of Filipinas – Fairview, Quezon City
Randall Ruiz Mercurio, Misters of Filipinas – Filipino Community of Canada
Ramm Marco Paolo Paduit, Misters of Filipinas – Filipino Comumunity of KSA
Jan Carlo Laumoc, Misters of Filipinas – Filipino Community of Taiwan
Darwis Nasrollah Ismaelli, Misters of Filipinas – Isabela
RJ De Vera, Misters of Filipinas – Gerona, Tarlac
Marvin Diamante, Misters of Filipinas – Laguna
Lloyd Figueras, Misters of Filipinas – Laoag City
Bryan Manalang, Misters of Filipinas – Mabalacat City, Pampanga
Allen Denmark Lina, Misters of Filipinas – Lipa City
Drei Arias, Misters of Filipinas – Malolos, Bulacan
Christopher Gede Samon, Misters of Filipinas – Misamis Oriental
Kenneth Vincent Cabungcal, Misters of Filipinas – Negros Oriental
Jean Micaell Yabot, Misters of Filipinas – Nueva Ecija
Timothy Armero, Misters of Filipinas – Olongapo City
Jaymark Omolon, Misters of Filipinas – Palawan
Godfrey Nikolai Murillo, Misters of Filipinas – Pampanga
Simeon Cayetano, Misters of Filipinas – Pangasinan
Nico Librojo, Misters of Filipinas – Quezon City
Ken Bryll Catubay, Misters of Filipinas – Samboan, Cebu
Miko Santos, Misters of Filipinas – San Fernando, Pampanga
Charlon Guanga, Misters of Filipinas – Subic, Zambales
Hans Christian Tarona, Misters of Filipinas – Talisay, Cebu
John Paulo Libang, Misters of Filipinas – Tanauan, Batangas
Aldrien David, Misters of Filipinas – Tarlac Province
Nikko Nackaerts, Misters of Filipinas – Taytay, Rizal
Announcement of Winners
At the end of the event, 11 candidates were shortlisted and was hailed as the national costume winners. The grand winner, however, will be announced during the pageant’s grand coronation night on September 17.
Congratulations to the winners, candidates, and all the talented creatives and designers for pulling off these amazing costumes!
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