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EMBODY Philippines 2027 · The Competition How EMBODY works.

The Journey tells the story. This is how the competition runs.

What’s inside

The mechanics.

Full mechanics are being finalised and will be published here before applications close.

  • How EMBODY Works

    A three-leg holistic competition scored across body, mind and soul.

  • Leg 1 — The Person

    Manila. Getting to know each candidate: story, mindset and starting point.

  • Leg 2 — The Journey

    La Union. Training, outdoor experiences and fitness challenges.

  • Leg 3 — The Finals

    La Union. Where the person you are meets the person you’ve become.

  • Challenges

    Physical, mental and personal challenges along the journey.

  • Activities

    Training sessions, community work and lifestyle experiences.

  • Judging / Criteria

    How body, mind and soul are assessed — coming soon.

  • Timeline

    Key dates for applications, each leg and the finals — coming soon.

How candidates are assessed

Body. Mind. Soul.

Every leg looks at the whole person. Final criteria and weights will be published with the official mechanics.

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    Body

    Strength, movement and well-being.

    Fitness challenges, training progress and physical readiness — measured against where each candidate started, not against a template.

    • Fitness challenges
    • Progress over time
    • Physical well-being
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    Mind

    Discipline, confidence and resilience.

    How candidates handle pressure, setbacks and the stage: interviews, presentations and the consistency they show across the journey.

    • Interviews and presence
    • Consistency
    • Growth mindset
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    Soul

    Purpose, community and impact.

    The heart of EMBODY: the personal story each candidate tells and the Community Impact Challenge they deliver.

    • Personal story
    • Community Impact Challenge
    • Connection with others

Competition calendar

What happens when.

Dates to be announced. Follow EMBODY on Facebook and Instagram for the official calendar.

  1. Coming soon

    Applications open

    Apply through the Join EMBODY page.

  2. To be announced

    Candidates revealed

    Meet the EMBODY advocates on the Candidates page.

  3. Leg 1

    The Person — Manila

    Introductions, stories and starting points.

  4. Leg 2

    The Journey — La Union

    Challenges, activities and community work.

  5. Leg 3

    The Finals — La Union

    The final stage, where the journey becomes the competition.

EMBODY Philippines 2027

Ready to outdo yourself?

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

Join EMBODY Read the FAQ
  1. Step 1 Apply online
  2. Step 2 Hear from our team by email
  3. Step 3 Start Leg 1 in Manila