Igorot bodybuilder Ortis Guinyawan Tindaan Jr. is the Men’s Bodybuilding Overall Champion at the latest Natural Bodybuilding Australia Universe (NBAU) show in Manila. Competing as athlete #376, the Baguio and Benguet native beat the other class winners in the overall line-up and lifted the trophy on a natural bodybuilding stage.
A breakout 2026 for Tindaan
The overall title caps a strong year. In July 2026, Tindaan competed at the Warriors Classic 2026 and placed in two divisions:
- 1st place, Men’s Classic Physique Class A
- 2nd place, Men’s Physique Class A
Placing in Classic Physique and Men’s Physique on the same day is rare, because judges look for different things in each. Classic Physique rewards size, proportion and a classic X-frame. Men’s Physique rewards a tapered upper body, conditioning and presentation in board shorts. Winning a bodybuilding overall on top of that shows a complete package: muscle, conditioning, symmetry and posing.
Before this run, Tindaan had already placed at regional shows, including 3rd in bantamweight and 4th in short physique at the Elite Body Pangasinan competition in Urdaneta City.
How he preps
In past interviews with the Baguio Midland Courier, Tindaan said his prep is built on three habits:
- Weighing every food and tracking calories, protein, carbs and fat
- Quality workouts with proper execution and proper rest between sets
- Eight to 10 hours of sleep for muscle recovery
He is also a fitness trainer and online coach, and shares his training under “Sportis Fitness” on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
Coach Jeff’s take
Congrats, sir Ortis! This is a big win for Cordillera and for natural bodybuilding in the Philippines. What I love about his story: walang shortcut. Weigh your food, own your reps, protect your sleep. Those basics are boring, pero sila ang nagpapanalo, whether your goal is a stage or just your first visible abs.
Planning your own first show? Check the upcoming bodybuilding and physique competitions on our events calendar, and see how Body by Coach Jeff online coaching works if you want help with your prep.
Sources: competition results as reported by Wow Cordillera; background from the Baguio Midland Courier. Photos courtesy of NBAU.
