MR. UNIVERSE TOURISM 2018 SWIMWEAR COMPETITION
By Noli A. Berioso
Photos by Edmund Ong Chua II
The nineteen official candidates for this year Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 competed in the swimsuit category last October 13 at the Mermaid Pool Bar of I’M Hotel in Makati City.
Wearing identical swimwear designed by Edwin Uy, the candidates showed-off their best form and physique in front of the judges and the members of the media. Including in the panel of judges were beauty queen Yvette Mari Santiago, model Sirene Sutton, designers Dave Ocampo and Johnny Abad among others. Also present during the event is the newly appointed Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 Brata Kartasasmita of Indonesia. Earlier in the show, the candidates competed in the Travel Wear category.
Three candidates were chosen as top 3 for the swimwear segment: Kelvin Aguilan Vicente of Baguio City, Christian Villarin of Iloilo and Patrick Acebo of Tanza Cavite. The winner of the event will be announce on October 16, during the finals of the pageant at Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.