Igorot hailed as Datu Matikas and awarded Best in Mandirigma costume in Hari Ng Pilipinas 2021

Nico Adrian Pawid via Arthur Soriano Jr.

Cordillera - A proud Igorot from Kapangan, Benguet Arthur Soriano Jr. made it to the top 12 finalist in the recently concluded Hari ng Pilipinas (HNP) 2021.

Photo Courtesy || Nico Adrian Pawid via Arthur Soriano Jr.

Soriano was also hailed as Datu Matikas and was awarded the Best in Mandirigma Costume. 

Meanwhile, Jerson Mendez of Marinduque made history by being named as the first-ever Hari ng Pilipinas 2021. 

HNP held its inaugural pageant in Cauayan, Isabela on 12 December 2021. Forty-one (41) gorgeous men from different part of the country vied for the title.