Igorot hottie to represent Benguet in Hari ng Pilipinas 2022 male pageant

Photo Courtesy || Kevin Claud Dela Cruz

Cordillera - A proud Igorot, Mr. Kevin Claud Dela Cruz Beray was officially chosen to represent Benguet province in the upcoming Hari ng Pilipinas 2022 which will be held in Ormoc City in October. 

20-year old Beray traces his roots to Bokod, Benguet but currently resides in La Trinidad, Benguet.

Beray is a student of Saint Louis University (SLU) taking up Bachelor of Arts in Political Science course. 

As a proud iBenguet, he wishes to champion Benguet's eco-tourism and culture on the national stage.

"It is evident that our province has a huge potential for eco-tourism. We just need the right mechanism and a medium to promote our cause. As the province's humble ambassador, I want to use the HNP stage as my medium to promote Benguet's Eco-Tourism and advocate for cultural preservation. [I want that] it is not only the natural aesthetics of Benguet to be known but also its people and its culture. After all, we are "the rose of the northern mountains" for a reason," Beray stated during the interview via PIO-Benguet.

Beray is calling his kakailyans specially the Benguet people to support him towards getting the most coveted Hari ng Pilipinas' crown.

"I am humbly appealing to all our kakailyans. To know that my people are with me in this quest is more than enough to fuel my passion and light up my path toward the crown. I am earnestly asking for your support. Viva Benguet," Beray said as he hopes to get the support of iBenguet.

It can be recalled that Arthur Soriano Jr., the first Igorot to join the Hari ng Pilipinas pagent in 2021 was awarded as Hari ng Pilipinas 2021 Datu Matikas. 

The Hari ng Pilipinas is a national male pageant that aims in discovering, developing, and advancing Filipino men on the world stage.

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Igorot fitness trainer to represent Philippines in Mister World Heritage 2022

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

Cordillera - Fitness trainer Mr. Arthur Soriano Jr. was officially selected as the country's representative in the upcoming Mister World Heritage 2022 which will be held in India. 

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

Mr. World Heritage is a pageant dedicated to the men's of the world who value their culture, tradition and heritage.

Soriano, who traces his roots to Kapangan, Benguet was recently hailed as Datu Matikas and awarded Best in Mandirigma Costume in the Hari ng Pilipinas 2021 (HNP).

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

Soriano was also held as top performer for Marangal Tribe in the HNP Personal Style Fashion Supermodel Challenge.

Continue supporting Mr. Soriano's journey as he represent the Philippines in Mister World Heritage 2022 in India. 

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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.

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