Mister International Philippines 2022 was relaunched recently at Novotel Manila after two years of hiatus due to the pandemic. The launching was graced by three former Mister International winners Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela (2013), Seung Hwan Lee of South Korea (2018), and Trin Van Bao of Vietnam (2019) with Mr. Philippines International 2019 Levin Arguelles. Mister International 2014 Neil Perez met with them earlier.
The Mister International-Philippines Organization — headed by Atty. Manuel Deldio, president/national director, with J Samonte, marketing manager, Makoy Manlapaz, pageant director, Arvin Maceda, spokesperson, and Ameer Gamama, PR and communication head — has promised to conduct an extensive search nationwide.
Mister International Philippines 2022, which focuses on men empowerment through sports and wellness, is open to single, good-looking, Filipinos, of good moral character, 18 to 28, years who advocate sports and wellness. The grand coronation is set on June 27 at Okada Manila.
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Miss World Philippines 2022 partners with Megaworld
Miss World Philippines 2022 pageant kicked off recently with the signing of a partnership agreement with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, the official venues for the preliminaries of the competition.
Present at the event were Miss World Philippines Organization (MWPO) officials, led by Arnold L. Vegafria, national director, and Ryan Ros Calmante, vice-president, with Miss World Philippines 2021 Tracy Maureen Perez.
Miss World Philippines 2022 will crown its new winner on June 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The official candidates include Ashley Montenegro, daughter of Miss World 1994 Top 10 Cara Subijano and model Hans Montenero, and Ingrid Santamaria, daughter of former PBA player Joey Santamaria.
The rest of the official candidates are Alana Joaquin, Alison Black, Angel Jed Catorre, Angela Teng, Anje Mae Manipol, Beatriz Mclelland, Blessie Villablanca, Carla Manuel, Cassandra Chan, Charyzah Esparrago, Erika Kristensen, Erika Vinculado, Gwendolyne Fourniol, Ivanna Kamil Pacis, Justine Felizarte. Kayla Ariadne Tiongson, Kevyn Alessandrea Mateo, Kimberly Anne Tiquestiques, Kristal Marie Gante, Lady Justerinnie Santos, Loraine Joy Arpia,, Maica Martinez, Maria Gigante, Maria Nina Soriano, Marie Louise, Marinel Tungol, Natazha Vea Bautista, Patricia Dizon, Patricia Mcgee, Paula Madarieta Ortega, Samantha Gabronino, Shaina Rose Ico, and Simone Nadine Bornilla.