After the historic win of June Macasaet in Manhunt International 2012 in Thailand, the Philippines entered the Top 10 of the pageant's all-time country rankings.

This is the very first time that the Philippines won Manhunt International since the country’s participation in 1993, the first edition of the pageant. We’re the third Asian country after India and China to win the title.

Here’s how PH fared in Manhunt International through the years:

1993: Aaron Small – 3rd Runner Up, Mr. Physique
1994: Bernie Vedasco Guindo – did not place
1995: Roy de Guzman – did not place
1997: Vincent Pinto – 2nd Runner Up, Mr. Talent
1998: Michael Sol Cruz – did not place
1999: Alexander Judilla – Best National Costume
2000: Richard Stewart – Mr. Talent
2001: Rick Cayzer – Mr Personality
2002: Bruce Quebral – did not place
2005: Ronald Brent Javier – Mr. Internet Popularity
2006: Lago Lagapa Raterta – Semifinalist
2007: Roldunne Jimenez Mendoza – Runway Model 1st Runner up
2008: Marvin Raymundo – Semifinalist, Mr. Personality
2010: Carlo Morris Galang – did not place
2011: Ron Marvin Miranda – Semifinalist
2012: June Macasaet – Winner, Best Urban Male Award

And here’s the country rankings by point system according to popular pageant website Global Beauties:

Photo: Reyno Dionisius/Manhunt International, Global Beauties