OFFICIAL CANDIDATES FOR MR. UNIVERSE TOURISM – PHILIPPINES 2018 PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS OF MEDIA
By Noli A. Berioso
Photos by Edmund Chua
Nineteen young aspiring hunks are vying for the inaugural search for Mr. Tourism Universe – Philippines 2018. They were presented to the members of the tri-media (TV, Newspapers and Blogs) last October 8, 2018 at the Function Hall of One Rockwell East Tower in Makati City. The event was hosted by former beauty queen Angelee Delos Reyes. Present during the event are the head organizers of the pageant Dr. Jumel Bornilla and Mr. Manny Genabe. The candidates walked the ramp in their official swimwear and later on in shirts and denims during the question and answer portion of the event.
The official candidates are: Kelvin Aguilan Vicente of Baguio City, Justin Joseph Aninias – Taytay Rizal, Joshua Buena – Taytay Rizal, Miguel Uchimura – Nasugbu, Batangas, Christian Villarin – Province of Iloilo, Justin San Pedro-Pulilan, Bulacan, Christian Lopez – Malolos, Bulacan, Russelle San Pedro -Las Pinas City, Jeoff Monzon – Bacoor, Cavite, John Lester Rodil – Sta. Rosa Laguna, Ahmad Sulaiman – Iba, Zambales, Rinz Villaruel – Negros Occidental, Keanu Fernando – Province of Benguet, John Patrick Driz – Batangas City, Yuichi Sekiguchi – Trece Martirez, Cavite, Luis Bermudez – Surigai Del Norte, Patrick Acebo – Tanza, Cavite and Ryan Mark Apostol – Tuguegarao City who was voted by the members of the media as Darling of the Press.
A series of activities will follow the press presentation before the finale schedule on October 16, 2018 at Carlos P. Romulo Theater along Ayala Avenue cor. Gil Puyat, Makati City. The winner will represent the country in the Mr. Tourism Universe next year here in Manila.