The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Governor Aris Aumentado, hosted the successful staging of the 10th World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) PHX 2026 on May 30, 2026, at the Bohol Cultural Center—the first time the international bodybuilding competition has been held in the province.
The event was made possible by a partnership between the WNBF and the PGBh through the Provincial Youth Development Office (PYDO), further strengthening the province’s sports development and sports tourism initiatives.
The international competition attracted participants from 15 countries, including Switzerland, Egypt, Japan, Singapore, and other nations, highlighting Bohol’s growing reputation as a venue for world-class sporting events.
Of the 86 athletes who competed across various divisions, nearly 40 percent were Boholanos, showcasing local talent alongside international contenders.
The two-day event officially commenced on May 29 with athlete registration and check-in, first-coat tanning sessions, and a competitors’ orientation.
Competition day on May 30 featured multiple categories, including Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Figure, and Bikini divisions, with athletes competing in various classes such as Grand Master, Master, Junior, Teen, First Timer, Novice, Open, and Overall Championship rounds.
Governor Aumentado noted that hosting international sporting events contributes significantly to the growth of sports tourism while creating economic opportunities for local communities, businesses, and tourism stakeholders.
“Dako kini og kontribusyon sa pagpalig-on sa sports tourism sa atong probinsya nga dako usab og epekto sa atong komunidad ilabi na sa atong ekonomiya,” Gov. Aumentado said.
The successful conduct of WNBF PHX 2026 reflects the PGBh’s continuing commitment to youth development, sports excellence, and sustainable tourism under its Strategic Governance Roadmap.
It also reinforces Bohol’s position as a premier destination for international events and competitions as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark and a Regenerative Island.
Listed below are the winners of the event from various categories. (PIMO/JSS)
PHYSIQUE CATEGORY
Physique Grand Master: Joemari Polo
Physique Master: Jeffrey Cervantes
Physique Teen: Jamier Kyle Segundino Santillan (1st), Miko Cuerbo (2nd)
Physique Junior: Cristian James Francia (1st), James Mendoyos (2nd), Eric Acera (3rd)
Physique First Timer (<163): Sodi Rogendan Gamulo (1st), Noel Arias Jr. Buaquiña (2nd), Cyril Hormiguera (3rd)
Physique First Timer (>164): Ahmed Soliman (1st), Francis Paolo Damolo (2nd), Romeo Armin Jaranilla (3rd)
Physique Novice (<167): Sodi Rogendan Gamulo (1st), James Mendoyos (2nd), Romeo Armin
Jaranilla (3rd)
Physique Novice (>168): Rashed Alsughayer (1st), Francis Paolo Damolo (2nd), Hugh
Cambaliza (3rd)
Physique Open (<168): Cristian James Francia (1st), Muadz Ali (2nd), Sodi Rogendan Gamulo (3rd), Carl Michael Martinez (4th), DeShawn Shelley (5th)
Physique Open (169-172): Edrian John Flores (1st), Fekher Ben Hmissa (2nd), Hugh Cambaliza (3rd), Cedric Creuzot (4th), Swaathish Ravikumar (5th)
Physique Open (>173): Lok Man Ho (1st), Teng Hsiang Yu (2nd), Rashed Alsughayer (3rd), Tan Thai Ji (4th), Ahmed Soliman (5th)
BODYBUILDING CATEGORY
Bodybuilding First Timer/Novice: Victor Allan Lim (1st), Jun Jie Tan (2nd), Arland Jacob Oliva (3rd)
Bodybuilding Open (<66kg): Mikael Lois (1st), Julius Gonzales (2nd), Cheng-Ruei Wu (3rd), Carl Michael Martinez (4th), Victor Allan Lim (5th)
Bodybuilding Open (Over 66kg): Ahmed Soliman (1st), Ariel Sillano (2nd), Muadz Ali (3rd), Joseph Jorrel Rogelio (4th), Cedric Creuzot (5th)
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE CATEGORY
Classic Physique Junior: Vincent Amaca (1st)
Classic Physique First Timer: Paolo Simon Pulmones (1st), Rainier Almadin Jr. (2nd), Vincent Amaca (3rd)
Classic Physique Novice: Paolo Simon Pulmones (1st), Rainier Almadin Jr. (2nd), Hugh Cambaliza (3rd)
Classic Physique Open (<167): Ariel Sillano (1st), Mikael Lois Galupo (2nd), Joseph Jorrel Rogelio (3rd), Cheng-Ruei Wu (4th), Myl Guerzon (5th)
Classic Physique Open (>168): Edrian John Flores (1st), Carl Michael Martinez (2nd), Chiaki Sasaki (3rd), Jun Young Park (4th), Ahmed Soliman (5th)
FIGURE CATEGORY
Figure Master:
Figure Open: Andrea Mae Obrero (1st), Ginalyn Quimson (2nd), Hiroko Enokido (3rd)
BIKINI CATEGORY
Bikini Master: Jenifer Cloma (1st), Jasmin Rough (2nd), Elizabeth Evangelista (3rd), Emily Evangelista (4th)
Bikini First Timer (<154): Jenifer Cloma (1st), Gina De Villa (2nd), Lyecca Marie Gallardo (3rd), Ellen Cesar (4th), Emily Evangelista (5th)
Bikini First Timer (>155): Airra Villanueva (1st), Sheena Radan (2nd), Elizabeth Evangelista (3rd), Ma. Belen Carerosa (4th), Lorna Bonsato (5th)
Bikini Novice (<156): Rowena Limar Villarosa (1st), Airra Villanueva (2nd), Gina De Villa (3rd), Jasmin Rough (4th), Ma. Belen Carerosa (5th)
Bikini Novice (>157): Nikka Quimbo (1st), Sheena Radan (2nd), Vicky Larisma (3rd), Lorna Bonsato (4th)
Bikini Open (<156): Rowena Limar Villarosa (1st), Candice Gayle De Guzman (2nd), Airra Villanueva (3rd), Gina De Villa (4th), Jenifer Cloma (5th)
Bikini Open (>157): Alniel Marie Membreve (1st), Andrea Mae Obrero (2nd), Nikka Quimbo (3rd), Ma. Isabel Pabas (4th), Vicky Larisma (5th)
Overall Pro: Rowena Limar Villarosa
