“Masanting Ka Pampanga”: The Search for the first Mister Pampanga is On!

Masanting, a kapampangan word that translate to handsome or good looking men. Being referred to as Masanting carries a positive connotation that emphasizes not only the physical attributes, but also about one's character and personality. 

This 2024, the province of Pampanga is on the look for their very first Mister Pampanga, that will not only carry the name of the province in the national stage, but will also define what a true “Masanting ka Pampanga”. 

Introduced in their press conference held last November 3 at the Provincial Capitol in San Fernando City, 21 mangasanting men from different parts of Pampanga showcased their wit and knowledge in answering the questions from some of the members of the press. 

It was a mix of pageant veterans that will be vying for the title of the very first Mister Pampanga, some who stood out in the press present were Jaime Kjel Panlilio of San Luis, Kennet Cruz of Apalit, John Eriq Bonifacio of Macabebe, Jomarl Pabalan of Guagua, Jose Paras of San Simon, and Raven Lansangan of Mabalacat City. 

The Winner of the Mister Pampanga 2024 will win a cash prize worth ₱150,000 and will have the chance to represent the province in a national pageant. 

Meet the 21 Official Candidates of Mister Pampanga representing the 21 cities and municipalities in the province below; 

Angeles City, Krishna Yasser Rodriguez

Apalit, Justin Gomez

Arayat, Kennet Cruz

Bacolor, JM Mamangun 

Candaba, John Eric Hernandez

Floridablanca, Rafael Guevara

Guagua, Jomarl Pabalan

Lubao, Clark Bautista

Mabalacat City, Raven Renz Lansangan

Macabebe, John Eriq Bonifacio

Magalang, Christian John Capio

Masantol, Paul John Usi

Mexico, Emer John Bondoc

Minalin, Patrick Albert Lumba

Porac, Mohammed Emam

San Fernando City, Carlo Ballesteros

San Luis, Jaime Kjel Panlilio 

San Simon, Jose Carlos Paras

Santa Ana, Jexter Cantor

Santa Rita, Paul Arthur Rivera

Santo Tomas, Sheen Meirwin Castro. 

The coronation night of Mister Pampanga is happening on December 5, at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando City. 

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