Man of the World (pageant)

The competitions include resorts wear, beach wear, national costume, talent, arrival outfit and look, modeling, fashion of the world, creative male fashion, sports and fitness challenges, speech and engagement, social media, tourism campaign, charity auction, environmental awareness campaign, educational campaign (school tours and speaking engagements), most photogenic, mister personality, best physique, press favorite, people's choice, sponsor's choice (each major sponsor may choose at least one winner as brand ambassador), multimedia (media tour and appearances), closed-door and preliminary panel interviews, among others.[8][9][10]

Three winners emerge from these competitions, who are then bestowed gold, silver, and bronze medals in an awards ceremony that culminates in the singing of the gold medalist's national anthem. Winners in these competitions gather points, which would further their chances in the finals. Altogether, these individual competitions' results and each delegate's accrued points inform the judges' decisions and play a considerable weight and bearing in determining every edition's Man of the World titleholder.[11][12][13]

The inaugural crown, used in the 2017 edition, was of a solid sterling metal of silver and platinum, featuring fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, and other monarchical heraldry emblems from the seven continents. Designed by Filipino international jewellery master Manuel Halasan and insured by Axa International, the first Man of the World crown, estimated to be over 3 million Philippine pesos (around 54,000 US dollars), was meant to pay homage to the masculine beauty ideal, and denote the responsibilities that come with leadership.[14][15][16][17]

The Ginto crown, used in 2018, was designed by Manuel Halasan and insured by the M Lhuillier Group of Companies. Ginto (gold in English), valued at over 5 million Philippine pesos (around 90,000 US dollars), still carried adornments of fleur-de-lis, sampaguita, chrysanthemum, peony, and various other flowers and symbols of imperial heraldry from the seven continents of the world. It is an elevation of the inaugural crown, denoting excellence in responsible leadership, the ideal masculine beauty, and celebrating the modern man.[18][19]

The current Man of the World crown was designed and crafted by jewellery artist George Wittels, through the initiative of Richard James White of Realty World Regency in Hercules, California, United States. Made in Venezuela, the crown is worth over a million US dollars. The design consists of a gold and platinum monarchical diadem base, encrusted and adorned with precious stones that include emeralds, sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and golden Philippine south sea pearls, paying homage to the ideal masculine form and beauty, denoting responsible leadership, and "celebrating the endless possibilities of the future".[20][21][22]

Daniel Georgiev of Bulgaria, winner of the Man of the World 2019 edition, was dethroned by the organization for failure to fulfill his duties as winner. Georgiev reportedly declined to sign an exclusive contract with Prime Events Productions Philippines (PEPPs), Inc., and rejected projects and appearances relevant to his role as Man of the World winner. Jin Kyu Kim of Korea, then first runner-up, assumed the title and responsibilities from Georgiev, and was formally crowned as the new Man of the World 2019 on July 29, 2020. All the other 2019 runners-up also moved a position higher.[44]