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JB Saliba excited for his new journey as Mr World Philippines

By Aedrianne Acar

JB Saliba is the Philippine representative in the Mr. World 2018 that will be held in Manila in January 2019.

The former Amazing Race Philippines Season 2 contestant took home the Mr World Philippines title at the coronation night held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila in Pasay City last night, October 23.

JB Saliba, wagi bilang Mr World Philippines 2018

JB expressed his excitement for this new journey in his life through an Instagram post. He also congratulated his fellow winners in the pageant.


Meanwhile, in a Facebook post, JB thanked his supporters who have always been there since he started his Mr. World journey.

He also apologized for not being able to reply to the messages sent to him.

JB reasoned, "Everything escalated too quickly and i am still overwhelmed since this still feels surreal. I love you guys!"

Former Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann was among the first one to congratulate JB for his latest achievement.

The other winners were Marco Poli as Mr. Supranational ,Robin Hanrath as Mr. Eco International Philippines, and Denver Hernandez as Mr. Multinational.