Quick Facts
Biography
Early life
Wilbert Ting Tolentino was born on May 18, 1975, in Binondo, Manila with Chinese-Filipino parents. He is a businessman and owner of Fahrenheit Cafe & Fitness Center or F Philippines, a gay membership club situated in the main street of Quezon City, and he runs various health spas. Tolentino is one of the board of directors of Quezon City Pride Council that promotes HIV/AIDS awareness to LGBT community. Tolentino studied at Lorenzo Ruiz Academy in Manila's Chinatown center and continued his college years at University of Santo Tomas for few units.
Pageant career
Tolentino was 2009's Mr. Gay World Philippine representative and is currently the national director for Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization. He was appointed to represent the Philippines and the competition was held in Whistler, Canada. He was Mr. Gay Popularity, Best in National Costume, Best in Formal Wear and Sports Challenge Winner.
Prior to Mr. Gay World 2009, Wilbert competed for the Mr. Gay Philippines in 2007 and landed only 2nd runner up. He bagged numerous special awards such as Best in Casual Wear, Best in Talent, Congeniality Award, Photographer’s Choice Award and Mr. Popularity.
He also joined in a local noon time variety show in ABS-CBN, It's Showtime's I am Pogay contest in 2014 and landed as a weekly finalist.
Produced Local Gay Pageants
Tolentino is a gay pageant magnate for gay men and bisexuals in the country.
He founded and produced five major local gay competitions: Miss F Universe, Mr. Fahrenheit, Miss Earth Fahrenheit, Fahrenheit Look Of The Year and Mr. Gay World Philippines. In partnership with pageant director Rodgil Flores of the Kagandahang Flores team, one of the premiere beauty camps in the Philippines.
This year, Tolentino was awarded the license and assumed the job as National Director for Mr. Gay World Philippines Organization. He appointed Christian Lacsamana to represent the country in the 8th edition of Mr. Gay World 2016 in Malta. Lacsamana landed second runner up. On September 24, 2016, the 9th Mr. Gay World Philippines competition will hold. The winner will be 2017th Philippine representative for Mr. Gay World 2017. Venue - TBA.
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| Description | Miss Universe inspired pageant, since 2003. The longest running line up in this category. | Manhunt inspired for gay men and bisexuals, since 2003. The first and longest running line up of this category | Miss Earth inspired pageant, since 2003. | Younger counterpart of Mr. Fahrenheit | Candidates across the archipelago will compete for the title to represent the Philippines in Mr. Gay World stage. |
| Advocacy | gay diversity | gay masculinity & bisexuality / Pre-exporsure Prophylaxis | environmental involvement | gay youth | HIV/AIDS |
| Candidates | Gay men / Bisexuals | Gay men / Bisexuals | Gay men / Bisexuals | Gay men / Bisexuals | Gay men / Bisexuals |
| Affiliation | loveyourself | ||||
| Sash Color | Silver | Blue | Green | Red | White |
| 2017 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | John Fernandez Raspado |
| 2016 |  Vergel Jimenez | Lei Ponce |  Inyaki Yuson | Ivan Jarrold Ganan | Christian Reyes Lacsamana |
| 2015 |  Patrick Isorena | Christian Lacsamana |  Leonard Medrano | Kenneth Balboa | |
| 2014 |  Eumir Cortes | John Paul Ursal |  James Salamat | Kenneth Rajo | |
| 2013 |  Vincent Fernandez | Edward Manuel Reyes |  Martin Sy (dethroned) | Dylan De Leon | |
| 2012 |  John Carlo Cruz | Harrison Jake Garcia |  Vernom Jay Reyes | Chester Narvaez | |
| 2011 | Nix Peñafiel | Carlito Rosadino JR | Reniezar Dulay | Ryan Rodrigo | |
| 2010 | Gaylord Bausa† (dethroned) | William Philippe Balasa† |  Princeton Peralta† | Francito Panlaqui | |
| 2009 |  Jake Armocilla | Herbert Chavez | Winner (dethroned) | Erimar Ortigas | |
| 2008 |  Prince Louie Estanislao | David Bosley |  Winner (dethroned) | Niño Ocampo | |
| 2007 |  Angelo Camaya | Arthur Dimaguila (dethroned) Bobby Amorin |  Peabo Orilla | Allan Timba | |
| 2006 |  Greg Marzan | Billy Joe Alba |  Mark Khaki Cruz | Stephen Dale Paragas | |
| 2005 |  Marky Fausto | John Tomacruz Flor |  Resty Nueva | ||
| 2004 |  CJ Angeles | Jay Eroll Villadolid | Tyler Prescott | ||
| 2003 | Al Balan | Louie Gonzalez |  Eugene S Dela Cruz (dethroned) |
Disclaimer
The flags are from the countries selected by the delegates to use for National Costume competition and sash purposes only.