MANILA — Daniel Mejia of Puerto Rico won Mister World 2024 during the coronation night held in Vietnam on Saturday.

Mejia bested 59 other candidates after the nearly 4-hour pageant.

This is the first time that Puerto Rico won in the said pageant.

Meanwhile, the Philippines’ Kirk Bondad ended his journey in the Top 20.

In the last edition of the pageant held in 2019, the Philippines’ Jody Tejano Saliba ended his journey in the Top 12 with Jack Heslewood of England winning the crown.

The highest placement the country got was in 2012 with Andrew Wolff ending his journey as 1st runner-up.

Here is the list of placements for Mister World 2024:

Mister World 2024: Puerto Rico

1st runner-up: Vietnam

2nd runner-up: Spain

3rd runner-up: Angola

TOP 12

Czech Republic

India

Kenya

Sri Lanka

Turkey

Venezuela

TOP 20

Argentina

Belgium

Italy

Mexico

Myanmar

Peru

Philippines

Sierra Leone

USA

Kapamilya stars Ronnie Alonte and Loisa Andalio are celebrating their eighth anniversary as a couple.

On his social media page, Ronnie shared some photos of Loisa holding a big bouquet of flowers.

“Maligayang ikawalong taon satin beh! kahit na busy tayo sa mga kanya kanya natin ganap di ko parin kakalimutan taon taon paramdam say’o to! 🖤🖤🖤,” Ronnie said in a caption.

Loisa also reposted some photos with a simple infinity symbol emoji as her caption.

Fans were quick to react to the couple’s sweet anniversary tribute.

“Aw, 8 years down and a life time to go🙏♾️ Happy anniversary, lovebirds!💜🥂,” a fan said.

Another netizen greeted, “Happy 8 strong years, LoiNie. To more years, decades and centuries to come! 🥂✨💜❤️ @iamandalioloisa @iamr2alonte.”

“Kayo lang dapat forever!!!😭💜♾️,” one fan wrote.

In a previous episode of Gandang Gabi Vice in 2018, Ronnie and Loisa admitted that they had already been in a two-year relationship, just a week after confirming their romance.

“Dalawang taon na,” Ronnie simply confirmed to Vice Ganda.

For her part, Loisa shared that she is happy with her relationship with Ronnie, saying: “Masayang masaya siyempre.”

Loisa also shared how Ronnie has influenced her life in a previous interview on Magandang Buhay.

“Kasi si Ronnie din talaga ‘yung tumulong sa akin. Siya ‘yung kumbaga bumuo sa akin. Siya ‘yung naging tatay ko din, ‘yung parang tagapayo ko. Kasi wala akong tatay na kasama sa bahay, wala akong tatay na gumagabay. Wala akong tatay na nagsasabi sa akin. Siya ‘yung ganun sa akin,” she said.

In June 2024, Ronnie also shared how he views Loisa as his endgame, despite not having plans yet to settle down.

“Kami ni Loisa enjoy kami, focused kami sa trabaho, makapag-ipon at makapag-invest pa. Eight years na kami this year. Kung mahal mo tao dapat may plano kayo, kung wala, maghiwalay na kayo,” Ronnie said in an interview with ABS-CBN News.

“Siya na talaga, siya na, alam mo iyon,” he added.

He also shared how their mutual trust is the secret to their long-lasting relationship

“Siguro pagiging relaxed namin sa isa’t isa. Hinahayaan ko siya, hinahayaan niya ako. She goes out with her friends, and she lets me go out with mine. Hindi kami mahigpit sa isa’t isa. Kaya walang sakalan. ‘Pag ganoon partner, iba eh. Personal, iba nararamdaman ko. Bihira ka maka-experience,” he expressed.

Loisa starred in Mikhail Red’s esports film Friendly Fire, alongside Harvey Bautista, Coleen Garcia, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Yves Flores, Jon Lucas, Liza Diño, and Jan Silverio.

Ronnie, on the other hand, is part of the Biñan Tatak Gel team that competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Sixth Season. He also celebrated his birthday last October.

Loisa and Ronnie, collectively called LoiNie, were also spotted attending the Star Magic Christmas Ball on November 24.