Man of the Year PH

 Lakan ng Pilipinas inaugural search launched

By Demi Braque

The Grand Monaco Land Foundation has officially lauched the 2026 Lakan ng Pilipinas delegates through a press presentation at the Monaco Hotel in Taytay, Rizal.

From its realty business, Monaco has branched out into hospitality and other ventures, including pageantry.

Garbed in identically-patterned swimwear and formal wear of their choice, the 25 delegates gamely paraded before media representatives; as well as shared their thoughts and ideas during the open forum.

The official delegates line-up is comprised of:

- Darryl Ugalino (Sta. Rosa, Laguna)

- Ryan Justine V. Raynes (Cagayan)

- Wilson Jhon Dee (Quezon City)

- Jhomma Edd Polega (Lipa, Batangas)

- Melvin Lacanario (Caloocan City)

- Nigel dela Cruz Cunanan (Zamboanga del Norte)

- Kyle Elizer Belaro (San Mateo, Rizal)

- Dave Franco (Cainta, Rizal)

- Jastin Kumar (Sta. Cruz, Laguna)

- John Demet Pamatmat (Taytay, Rizal)

- Ron Michael S. Galapin (Bocaue, Bulacan)

- Jeys Mariano (Norzagaray, Bulacan)

- Carl Josiah Geronimo (Bocaue, Bulacan)

- Jeremiah Ussher (Parañaque City)

- Mark Clem Alpapara (Negros Oriental)

- Clark Ferrer (Pampanga)

- Dhabe Corrales (Biñan, Laguna)

- Joven Perez Morong (Rodriguez, Rizal)

- Angelo Manimtim (Paete, Laguna)

- Ramssell Presores (Antipolo City)

- Jimlyn Luna (North Cotabato)

- John Marwin Mariano (Bulacan Province)

The winner will represent the Philippines in the forthcoming Man of the Year competition in Shenzhen, China.

The 2026 Lakan ng Pilipinas selection night will unfold on September 10 at the Grimaldi Restobar in Monaco Hotel, Taytay, Rizal. Stay tuned!