Junrey Balawing
Junrey Balawing stands next to a rooster during a photo taking session with the Guinness World Records team in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte in southern Philippines June 11, 2011. The Guinness World Records is set to recognise Balawing as the new "Shortest Living Man" on his 18th birthday on Sunday (the day he is eligible for the title) in Sindangan. Balawing, who is from the Philippines, reportedly stands at 22 inches (55cm), considerably shorter than the current holder of the title, Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal, who measures 26.4 inches. Should Balawing's height prove shorter than Magar's after the official measurement on Sunday, Balawing will not only hold the record for the shortest living man, but also the shortest living man in history, a statement from the Guinness World Records said on Saturday. REUTERS/Erik de Castro

An Filipino who stands about two feet tall will be named the world's shortest man as he turns 18 on Sunday.

Junrey Balawing was measured at 61 centimeters from head to foot lying down, and 58 centimeters standing up, according to Lolit Homay, health officer in Sindangan township.

Balawing will beat out current recordholder Khagendra Thapa Magar, a Nepalese who stands 26.4 inches.

The Guinness World Records will announce the Balawing's official measurement on Sunday, and the local town plans to throw him a party to celebrate the new record.

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