5 things to know about Mr. World Philippines JB Saliba

Before the Mr. World 2019 competition takes place on Friday August 23, we thought it best to introduce our manok, Mr. World Philippines JB Saliba, and wish him good luck. We know competing against 66 other contestants sound isn't a walk in the park.

Good luck JB! We know you got this.

1. He is among the Top 5 candidates vying for the Top Model spot of the pageant

 

 

 

 

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Top 5 candidates for the top model spot. @benchtm@benchbody @mrworld.official Find out who will win the top model fast track this Friday on the Mr World 2019 finals happening at Araneta Coliseum, August 23! See you guys there! #mrworld #mrworld2019 #jbreadyworld #mrworldph #bench #benchbody

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Aug 21, 2019 at 10:47am PDT

The winner of the Top Model spot will earn a place in the Top 12 of the competition, and will become a model for Bench Body. JB is against Dominican Republic, England, Venezuela, and Mexico.

2. JB is an athlete

 

 

 

 

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When you can’t see the sunshine, be the sunshine ???? #yellow #behappy #bebright #mrworld2019 #jbereadyworld #golf #taylormadegolf

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Feb 9, 2019 at 2:00am PST

According to JB, he "actually made my future because of sports.” He started playing baseball at age 6, and even made it to the Junior RP Team. 

At the moment, he also plays golf and is into longboarding and wakeboarding.

3. He is an isko!

An iskolar ng bayan that is. JB didn't just attend the University of the Philippines, he actually also played in the UAAP for UP.

4. He is a proud son of Olongapo

After he won Mr. World Philippines, JB took to Facebook to thank not just his family and friends but the City of Olongapo as well.

5. Children — and especially different-abled ones— have a special place in his heart

 

 

 

 

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Meeting these children reminded me how important it is to reach out to everyone you can possibly help. These kids had the most beautiful smile and my heart is so full that words can’t describe how happy I am to be given the opportunity to be part of this. For those who’s going to ask, the kids’ faces are not allowed to be seen. (for safety and privacy concerns) ???? @joy.arguil #mrworld2019 #mrworld #mrworld2019ph #jbreadyworld #tuloy #tuloyfoundation #fightfortheflag #foundation #charity #kids #helpinghands #bencheveryday #cheestyle

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Aug 10, 2019 at 9:56pm PDT

Speaking to GMA News Online, JB shared how a class in UP had them handling kids with disabilities. “Napunta ako sa kids who are visually impaired. I fell in love with them and it made me reach out kung ano pa ang puwede, how I can help them through sports.”

The Mr. World competition will take place on Friday, August 23 at Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. — LA, GMA News