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EMBODY Stories · Road to EMBODY EMBODY: the journey begins

Because pushing forward has never been this transformative. Here’s what the road to EMBODY Philippines 2027 looks like.

Every personal record starts somewhere — a first run, a first rep, a first time saying “I want more from myself.” EMBODY Philippines 2027 is built around that moment, and everything that comes after it.

EMBODY brings together the discipline of fitness, the presence of a pageant, and the storytelling of a personal journey. It is not a single night on a stage. It is a journey in three legs.

Three legs. One journey.

  • Leg 1 — The Person (Manila): who you are — your story, your mindset, your starting point.
  • Leg 2 — The Journey (La Union): what you can become — training, fitness challenges and the outdoors.
  • Leg 3 — The Finals (La Union): can you EMBODY both? The person you are meets the person you’ve become.

The journey isn’t separate from the competition. The journey is the competition.

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Over the coming months, this is where we’ll share the road to EMBODY: the people, the training, the setbacks and the breakthroughs. Follow along — and if you feel the pull, take the first step.

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Ready to outdo yourself?

Applications for the next generation of EMBODY advocates open soon. Be the first to know.

  1. Step 1 Apply online
  2. Step 2 Hear from our team by email
  3. Step 3 Start Leg 1 in Manila