Kirk Bondad has departed for Bangkok, Thailand to represent the Philippines in the Mister International 2025 pageant.
He proudly wore his sash and held the Philippine flag at the airport before flying out, as seen in photos shared by Mister Pilipinas Worldwide on Friday, September 12.
"Mabuhay ka, Kirk -- dalhin mo ang dangal ng Pilipinas!" the organization said of its delegate.
In another post by Mister Pilipinas Worldwide, Bondad asked his fellow Filipinos to support him on his Mister International journey, which concludes with the finals night on September 25.
Through online votes, he can go straight to the Top 6 of the competition. Details on how to vote for Bondad are available in the caption of the post below:
A day before leaving for Thailand, Bondad took to social media to share his thoughts as he once again competes on the global pageant stage in what he referred to as his "last dance."
"How do I feel? Something along the lines of excitement and oh-my-lord-I-can't-wait-till-this-is-over (in all the good ways haha)," he wrote. "Remember, back in school, final exam period? Now Super Saiyan that. That's the feeling."
"Representing the Philippines once again on the international stage was, is, and will always be one of the proudest moments in my life," he added.
Before Mister International, Bondad competed in Mr. World 2024 in Vietnam.
The model and fitness trainer finished in the Top 20, with Daniel Mejia of Puerto Rico proclaimed winner of the said pageant.
Bondad earlier admitted that the results were not what he expected, saying he was aiming for a higher placement in the competition. Nevertheless, he said he is honored to be given the opportunity to represent the country.