02/06/2026
I am incredibly honoured to have travelled to the Philippines to judge both the inaugural WNBF Bohol show and the 10th WNBF Philippines Championship. 🇵🇭🏆
Every time I come to the Philippines, I am reminded why it holds such a special place in my heart. The athletes were absolutely incredible, bringing world-class conditioning, passion, sportsmanship, and respect for natural bodybuilding. But beyond the stage, it is still the people that make this country one of the best in the world. The warmth, kindness, and energy here are truly unmatched.
A special thank you must go to Chris Byrne, President of WNBF Philippines. None of this would have been possible without Chris's vision, leadership, and tireless work behind the scenes. To see WNBF Philippines celebrate its 10th show while also launching the inaugural Bohol event is a testament to the incredible foundation he has built for natural bodybuilding in the Philippines. Chris continues to create opportunities for athletes, officials, and the wider WNBF family across Asia, and we are all grateful for his contribution to the sport.
It was also a privilege to sit alongside some outstanding international judges and federation leaders from across the WNBF family:
• Eason Lu – President of WNBF Taiwan
• Dominique Perez – Vice President of WNBF Guam
• Jeff Saavedra – President of WNBF Guam
• Daisuke Inoue – President of WNBF Japan
• Terry Chong – President of WNBF Macau
• Hong – President of WNBF Korea
One of the highlights of the weekend was having the honour of awarding a WNBF Classic Physique Pro Card to an athlete I have personally competed against several times over the years. To see someone who truly embodies the values of health, longevity, family, discipline, and natural bodybuilding reach that level was incredibly special.
A huge thank you also to White Dragon Media for the incredible photography and videography throughout the event. Capturing the energy, emotion, and achievements of the athletes is such an important part of preserving these memories, and the team did an outstanding job.
The future of natural bodybuilding across Asia has never looked stronger, and I am proud that WNBF New Zealand grows