Twenty-two candidates of the 2019 Misters of Filipinas pageant coming from across the country and Filipino communities abroad were introduced during press presentation held at Fernwood Gardens, Quezon City last week.
The advocacy driven gentlemen will compete for the five titles at stake which include Mister International Philippines, Man of the World Philippines and Mister Model Worldwide Philippines, Mister Tourism and Culture Universe and Mister Model of the Universe.
“We are very honored and we thank everyone for helping us make Misters of Filipinas a competitive brand in the Philippines and we promise to work harder to give honors to the country,” said Carlo Morris Galang, president of Prime Events Productions Philippines Foundation, Inc. (PEPPS), producer of the Misters of Filipinas pageant, now on its seventh edition.
The premier national male pageant, which campaigns on ‘youth empowerment and education for all’ will bring this year’s candidates in Davao City, Kapalong Davao del Norte and Bataan for the preliminary competitions, which include the national costume, swimwear and advocacy tour, while the Gala Night and Fashion Show will be held at House Manila, Newport Blvd., Pasay.
The 22 candidates are Bonjour Adaza, Jr. (Misamis Oriental), Levin Arguelles (Tarlac), Matthew Louie Arbole (Pangantucan, Bukidnon), Julius Christian David Buenafe (Biliran), Jade Anthony Dulay (Angeles City, Pampanga), Joy Jerome Evangelista (Hagonoy, Bulacan), Joshua Feliminiano (Castillejos, Zambales), Arjun Gange (Caloocan City), Lex Akihiro Julian(Laguna), Gianluca Lanta (Fil. com. of Italy), Louie Lapenas (Mandaluyong City), Jesus Norbert Macaraeg (Malasiqui, Pangasinan), Peter Mendijar (Bagong Silang, Caloocan), Ramil Palaje (Guinobatan, Albay), Yas Pangandaman (Iligan City), Tommy Peñaflor (Bataan), Joseph Pili (Tabaco City), Kyle Sean Sallidao (Baguio City), Ruben Segundo (Isabela), Vandave(Pasig City), and Ain James Vega (Fil. Com. of USA).
The Finals Night of Misters of Filipinas 2019 is set on Sept.21 at the Fill Oil Flying V Center, San Juan City at 7:00 p.m.
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Gazini admonishes the youth to cherish precious time with grandparents
How would you like to own a portrait of Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados?
The stunning Fil-Palestine beauty, wearing a white Cary Santiago gown, posed for a group of elderly artists to be painted, afterwards the portraits will be sold to the public and part of the proceeds will go to a charity of Ganados’ choice. The painting session held on Friday was part of the Araneta Center-Gazini Ganados team up during the Center’s celebration of Grandparents’ Day dubbed “Grand Hangout.”
An advocate for elderly care, Ganados bats for the interest and welfare of the old and senior citizens.
“My advice to the young who still have grandparents is to cherish the moment with them. Time is so precious, let’s show them our love and care while they’re still alive, so we won’t regret it in the future,” said Ganados.
The weekend “Grand Hangout” included a series of fun events to give lolos and lolas a time to relax and enjoy at the Center. A chess tournament at Gateway Mall contested by 150 senior citizens was held by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines, where the winner was given a chance to match up with International Chess Master Chito Garma.
A grand ballroom party, in partnership with A. Dance Company, was also held with grandmas and grandpas danced to Salsa and Chacha beat. A Grand Symphonic Band gave free performance at Farmers Plaza, in cooperation with the Quezon City Tourism Department, while a medical group also provide free medical check-up.
If you want to get a portrait of Gazini Ganados, please contact Gateway Gallery curator Gari Apolonio at [email protected] or you may call 588 4000 local 8300.
