Basketball Star-Turned-Model Named PH Bet to Mister World

UAAP basketball player and model Aaron Beau Davis of Albay has been chosen to represent the Philippines at the Mister World 2026 pageant, which will be held later this year.

Davis bested 17 other candidates from across the Philippines and Filipino communities abroad during the national competition held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on August 2.

Despite inclement weather, families, friends and pageant enthusiasts flocked to the venue to support the contestants.

Sean Kyle Ortega of Quezon City was named first runner-up, while Christian Villarin of Iloilo finished third.

Aside from the Mister World Philippines title, seven other delegates were selected to represent the country in various international male pageants.

Logan Culp of the Filipino community in Canada was named Mr. Universe Philippines 2026, while Paris Cabuco of Baguio received the Mr. Globe Philippines 2026 title.

Wendell Oliver Pamfilo of Nueva Ecija was crowned Mr. Model International Philippines 2026, and Kristoffer Alexei Cruz of Manila was named Master of the World Philippines 2026.

Alex Herberich of Pangasinan earned the Mr. Interglobal Philippines 2026 title, while Jesus Guinto of Bulacan was selected as Mr. Glamour Look Philippines 2026.

Christan Manalo of Pampanga completed the roster of international representatives after being named Mr. Tourism Philippines 2026.

Davis will now prepare to carry the Philippine flag on the Mister World stage and compete against representatives from different countries later this year.