MANILA, Philippines - The three (first) Mr. Republic of the Philippines 2015 winners (from left) Archie Severino (also Best in Swimwear), William Placencia Jr. and Ian Barrett were crowned last March 6 at the Maynila Ballroom of Manila Hotel. They earned the right to represent our country in the forthcoming Mr. Worldwide International in Orlando, Florida, USA; Mr. Runway Model of the World International in the Philippines; and Mr. Model of the World International WCOPA in Long Beach, California, USA, respectively. —Celso de Guzman Caparas