WIRE โ€” PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) may have declared the onset of the rainy season last month, but the men competing for the 2026 Mr. World Philippines crown are making sure that the temperature remains hot with the release of their latest photoshoot. The Mr. World Philippines organization recently released the swimsuit photos of these year's competing delegates, wearing different colored swim shorts while posing in the pool of a Hotel 101 property. In the caption to the posts, the organization proudly declared that Summer isn't over yet! The swimsuit photoshoot is just the latest challenge for this year's competing delegates, who have been facing one challenge after another as they work towards the 2026 Mrs. World Philippines crown. Over the weekend, the delegates took on the head-to-head challenge, which was aired on the organization's TikTok account. The delegates have also taken on the sports challenge at the Edades Farm in Taysan, Batangas last month. The head-to-head challenge and the sports challenge are just two of the seven fast track challenges that delegates will take on to automatically advance to the semifinals of the competition. The other fast track events are the beach wear challenge, the talent competition, the top model challenge, the multimedia challenge, and the Beauty with a Purpose challenge. The Beauty with a Purpose was highlighted by the organization, who said that this was the most important round as it highlights advocacy work, charity projects, and social impact. The delegates are competing to succeed the current reigning Mr. World Philippines, Kirk Bondad, who placed in the Top 12 of the Mr. World Top Model competition. Kirk was commended by the Mr. World Philippines for showcasing Filipino craftsmanship by wearing a suit made by designer Francis Libiran. The closest the country has come to winning the Mr. World pageant was back in 2012 when Andrew Wolff placed first runner-up to Mr. Colombia Francisco Javier Escobar Parra. Kirk has since gone on to win in the Mister International pageant, a win that he declared was a moment bigger than himself. Check out the Mr. World Philippines delegates in their swimwear in the gallery below. Love this content? Subscribe to our newsletter for more captivating stories and lifestyle features. Just enter your email here.

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