From Grind to Stage: Isabela Delivers a Strong Showing

Everyone sees the end result on show day, the physiques, the confidence, the stage presence. What they don’t see is the standard it takes to get there. Weeks and months of discipline, repetition, and doing the work when no one’s watching. That’s what actually gets rewarded on stage.

April 7th, the Gawaygawa-yan Isabela Bodybuilding Competition brought that standard up north. Strong athlete turnout, real effort across the board, and a crowd that showed up for the sport. We weren’t there in person this time, but credit where it’s due, JP Yap publicly posted the full results. That’s something a lot of organizers still don’t do, and it matters more than people think. Visibility isn’t optional if you actually want to grow the sport.

Let’s be clear. Prep isn’t for the half committed. It’s structure, sacrifice, and consistency on repeat. Early mornings, controlled meals, pushing through low energy days, and still refining every detail. On the other side, organizers are carrying their own pressure, locking in sponsors, managing logistics, coordinating judges, and making sure the entire show runs the way it should. When it’s executed well, it looks smooth. It never is.

And this is where Supplement Hub continues to stand out.

They’re not just another supplement store, they’re actually investing in the bodybuilding community. Hosting events, backing athletes through their sponsored team, and consistently supporting initiatives that push the sport forward. They also carry elite level brands like Evogen, created by Hany Rambod. That’s not a small detail. You’re talking about one of the most proven coaches in bodybuilding history. That level of association matters. On top of that, they’ve supported PrepLife directly through our giveaways, helping us give back to the community. That’s real involvement, not just talk.

That’s exactly why we continue to post Winner’s Lists.

Not to fill space, but to give proper recognition. Every athlete on that list showed up and earned it. Every organizer who puts in the work deserves to have their event documented. And every time results are shared publicly, it builds momentum, credibility, and hype for the next show. That’s how you actually grow bodybuilding in the Philippines.

If you’re organizing a competition and want PrepLife involved, coverage, feature, or judging, reach out. We’re not here to just watch the sport grow. We’re here to help raise the standard.

Respect to the Isabela bodybuilding community. Strong showing.

And without much ado, here is the Winner's List...

GAWAYGAWA-YAN ISABELA BODYBUILDING COMPETITION

April 5, 2026

Cauayan, Isabela

Presented by Mayor JC Dy

Produced by Supplement Hub & JFIT

MEN’S PHYSIQUE OVERALL CHAMPION

1st Jerry Dupaloc, 15

BIKINI OVERALL CHAMPION

1st Jennalyn Laurencio, 7

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- INTER-ISABELA

1st Ervie Costilla, 3

2nd Milkmark Sablay, 51

3rd Mark Clifford Labang, 22

4th Jeremhie Castillo, 30

5th Olsen Mark Reyes, 23

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- OPEN SHORT

1st Jerry Dupaloc, 15

2nd Ervie Costilla, 3

3rd Milkmark Sablay, 51

4th John Carl Apega, 38

5th Jeremhie Castillo, 30

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- TALL

1st Morelco Juliano, 27

2nd Khnerwin Jay Medelin, 9

3rd Anthony Avila, 6

4th Mark Clifford Labang, 22

5th Olsen Mark Reyes, 23

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- NATURAL SHORT

1st Ervie Costilla, 3

2nd Randy Moises, 28

3rd Milkmark Sablay, 51

4th John Carl Agep, 38

5th Robin Arandia, 10

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- NATURAL TALL

1st Khnerwin Jay Medelin, 9

2nd Anthony Avila, 6

3rd Mark Clifford Labang, 22

4th Charlie Kimmayong Manghi, 37

5th Olsen Mark Reyes, 23

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- NOVICE SHORT

1st Randy Moises, 28

2nd Robin Arandia, 10

3rd Ivan Kyle Toledo, 48

4th Sany Claire Burigsay, 1

5th Johnsen Castañeda, 8

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- NOVICE TALL

1st Mark Clifford Labang, 22

2nd Olsen Mark Reyes, 23

3rd Michael Angelo Ganaden, 46

4th RJ Fernandez, 47

5th Arbie Carabbacan, 35

MEN’S PHYSIQUE 1ST TIMER -- SHORT

1st Robin Arandia, 10

2nd Sany Claire Burigsay

3rd Johnsen Castañeda, 8

4th Rodney Tuppal, 53

5th Gene Malenab, 14

MEN’S PHYSIQUE 1ST TIMER -- TALL

1st Mark Clifford Labang, 22

2nd Olsen Mark Reyes, 23

3rd Niño De Jesus, 50

4th Michael Angelo Ganaden, 46

5th Arbie Carabbacan, 35

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- JUNIORS

1st Milkmark Sablay, 51

2nd Ivan Kyle Toledo, 48

3rd Johnsen Castañeda, 8

4th Jeremhie Castillo, 30

5th Jack Carabal, 57

MEN’S PHYSIQUE -- TEENS

1st John Carl Agep, 38

2nd Rain Star Panaga, 49

3rd Gene Malenab, 14

4th Dan Mark Mendoza Bajo, 20

5th Rodney Tuppal, 53

BIKINI -- 1ST TIMER

1st Jennalyn Laurencio, 7

2nd Jarinelle Reyes, 2

BIKINI -- NOVICE

1st Jennalyn Laurencio, 7

2nd Jarinelle Reyes, 2

3rd Hazel Antonette Quijano, 19

BIKINI -- OPEN

1st Jennalyn Laurencio, 7

2nd Jarinelle Reyes, 2

3rd Hazel Antonette Quijano, 19

BODYBUILDING

1st Paulo Fombuena, 59

2nd Ervie Costilla, 3

3rd Khnerwin Jay Medelin, 9

4th Leo Sampang, 54

5th Nelson Eclipse, 29

CLASSIC

1st Ivan Kyle Toledo, 48

2nd Milkmark Sablay, 51

3rd Jerry Dupaloc, 15

4th Ervie Costilla, 3

5th Paulo Fombuena, 59