From left: Thirdy Ramos, Prince Maristela, John Eriq Bonifacio and Ahmed Romero. EXPAT MEDIA

Bonifacio wins Man of the Philippines-UAE 2023

John Eriq Bonifacio was crowned Man of the Philippines-UAE 2023 on Sunday (December 10) in the grand finals of the Dubai-based male pageant. Bonifacio bested 16 other candidates to take home the main title. He also won several major awards, including the Kihon Production Wear Designer’s Choice award, Swimwear Designer’s Choice Award, Man of Production Wear, Man of Swimwear and Best in Formal Wear. Prince Maristela was declared first runner-up with the title Man of Advocacy. He also won special and major awards, including Fab Jewellery Ambassador, Kihon Social Media Choice Award, Man of Rave Wear, Man of Summer Wear and Man of Social Media. Ahmed Romero was awarded second runner-up with the title Man of Integrity. Romero also won the Celebrity District Ambassador award and Man of the Press award. Thirdy Ramos was the third runner-up with the title Man of Nationalism. He also won the Best in Advocacy award for his advocacy of supporting children with HIV. Sunday night’s grand finale was held at the Bristol Hotel and included celebrity judges Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados, actor Gab Lagman and Jojo Bragais.

MOPH major awards

Best in Advocacy: Thirdy Ramos Man of Production Wear: John Eriq Bonifacio Man of Swimwear: John Eriq Bonifacio Best in Formal Wear: John Eriq Bonifacio Man of the Press: Ahmed Romero Man of Rave Wear: Prince Maristela Man of Summer Wear: Prince Maristela Man of Talent: Kristian Allen Gobrin Man of Social Media: Prince Maristela Swimwear Designer’s Choice Award: John Eriq Bonifacio Kihon Production Wear Designer’s Choice: John Eriq Bonifacio and Maki Porquiado Kihon Social Media Choice Award: Prince Maristela

Special awards

Miss FAB Jewellery Ambassador: Prince Maristela Celebrity District Ambassador: Ahmed Romero The Doctors’ Hub Health Ambassador: Nino Carl Gueta Betty Arabia Aesthetics Award: Nino Carl Gueta La Belle Amor Award: Carl Jasper Panaligan Cortez Ambassadors: Ravegne Compasivo and Rashed Descalzo
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