PIPOL’s Face and Sexiest of the Year Batch 2 Final Five Announced

PIPOL MGZN and Village Pipol proudly unveiled two new titles, joining the esteemed VP Choice Awards for this year: Face of the Year and Sexiest of the Year. This award recognizes promising and outstanding male and female public figures in the country who embody beauty, confidence, uniqueness, character and influence, reflecting Pipol’s vision, and a modern face of inspiration. As the month-long search reached its halfway mark with the second batch concluding, from the ten nominees introduced in every category, only five from each advanced through the Pi-Poll Voting. After four rounds, the Top 20 finalists will proceed to the final voting in January 2026, leading to the 7th VP Choice Awards. 

Batch 2 Voting Results 

From September 15 to October 10, fans cast their votes for nominees of Face of the Year Male and Female (Teen & Adult), and Sexiest Male and Female of the Year. The voice of the Pi-Poll determined which stars rose above everything and resonated strongly with them. Ultimately, the Batch 2 Final Five emerged. 

FACE OF THE YEAR 

Female Adult 

1. Ashtine Oliviga 
2. Hyacinth Collado 
3. Kolette Madelo 
4. Kylie Padilla 
5. Aiah Arceta (BINI) 

Male Adult

1. Andres Muhlach 
2. Gab Lagman 
3. River Joseph 
4. JM Ibarra 
5. Stell Ajero (SB19) 

Teen Female 

1. Kayla Davies 
2. Fyang Smith 
3. Carren Eistrup 
4. Carmela Ford 
5. Kanata Tapia 

Teen Male  

1. Kady Costales 
2. JP Cabrera 
3. Jeromy Batac (HORI7ON) 
4. Rave Victoria 
5. Jayson David 

SEXIEST OF THE YEAR 

Female 

1. Kathryn Bernardo 
2. Kaila Estrada 
3. Sachzna 
4. Sara Joe 
5. Jackie Gonzaga 

Male 

1. Patrick Ramirez 
2. Alden Richards 
3. Josh Cullen 
4. Vince Maristela 
5. Ion Perez 

Final Five Perks 

Congratulations to the Batch 2 Final Five! Additionally, top-ranking nominees earned a 7% bonus vote advantage for the Pi-Poll final round in January 2026. 

The Top 20 finalists per category will receive invitations to the 7th VP Choice Awards Night in April 2026. Furthermore, the Top 3 winners per category will bring home the VPCA Black Obelisk Trophy and be featured in Village Pipol Magazine and PIPOL MGZN.

Moreover, the grand winners will also enjoy a special magazine cover feature.

Next Round 

The third batch of nominees was announced on October 12, 2025, with voting opening on October 15 via the VP Choice Awards App and Web Voting Portal. Voting credibility and security remain powered by Choicely, a global leader trusted by Miss Universe, Eurovision, and the Grammys. 

Nominations remain open until October 30, 2025. Keep sending your favorites—learn more about the nomination process here. 

For more details, follow PIPOL MGZN on Facebook, X, and Instagram. or visit  www.vpchoiceawards.com 

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