Bangkok, Thailand – September 26, 2025 — Filipino-German model Kirk Bondad has been crowned Mister International 2025, bringing pride to the Philippines after besting 40 candidates worldwide in the grand finals held on Thursday, September 25, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Lebanon’s Saadedine Hneineh was named first runner-up, while Seung-ho Cho of Korea finished as second runner-up.
Bondad’s Winning Answer
During the final Q&A, Bondad impressed the judges when asked what issue he would highlight if invited to speak at the United Nations. He chose to focus on child protection and education, delivering a heartfelt answer.
“Thank you for the question. If I would have the honor, I would cause the children to be protected. I would give them a chance, to provide them with more protection and cultivate education because today’s children will be tomorrow’s leaders. Ultimately, I believe that if we can collectively make the right decisions, even with small steps, we will create a big impact internationally,” he said.
Social Media Announcement and Pre-Pageant Highlights
Bondad’s victory was also confirmed on the official Mister International social media pages, drawing praise from supporters around the globe.
In the preliminaries, he placed in the Top 3 of Mister International’s People’s Choice contest and honored the Philippines by donning a national costume inspired by the Pearl of the Orient Seas.
Prior to this win, Bondad represented the Philippines at Mr. World 2024, where he secured a spot in the Top 20. His experience helped him shine on the international stage, culminating in this year’s victory.
