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BIGGER AND MORE EXCITING MAN OF THE WORLD FOR 2018
By Noli A. Berioso
Photos by Edmund Ong Chua II
Man of the World , now on its second year presented their official candidates to the members of the media and to the public during it’s press presentation held at The Plaza of Resorts World Manila in Pasay City last July 3, 2018, Tuesday. Twenty six of the thirty official candidates were present during the first major event of the pageant. The candidates, ranging from models, to nurses, and even doctors converged here in the Philippines to celebrate the pageant’s motto of “Masculinity with Responsibility” and to promote the advocacy of the pageant which is empowering the youth through education as well as to promote tourism, culture and heritage awareness.
“This is a very competitive batch and we are proud of their backgrounds. We’re happy to welcome them here in our country”, says Aski Pascual Man of the World Co-Project Director.
Mustafa Elizali, reigning Man of the World believe that the panel of judges this year will going to have a hard time in selecting the new king. Prior to the main event, a special fashion show as held to the delight of the crowd and supporters. Man of the World 2018 official candidates walked the ramp wearing the creations of some notable home grown fashions designer (Mark Dela Pena, Jhay layson, Rafael Gonzales, DC Castro, Adam Balasa and Jhong Yabo). Official swimwear is provided by Lemuel Rosos and Wdgar Jaranilla. The event was hosted by JP Annunuevo – PEPPS PR Head. The Press presentation was highlighted with the announcement of Darlings of the Press ( Myanmar - Kaung Htet Wai, Philippines – Clint Karklins, Peru – Juan Carlos Cabrera Torres, Nigeria – Emmanuel Luiz and Vietnam – Cao Xuan Tai).
Special thanks to Mr. Carlo Morris Galang –PEPPS President and CEO and Mr. Richard Montoya – PEPPS VP and Legal Counsel
The Official Candidates : China – Ruitao Li, Brazil – Eduardo Gabriel Possamai, Cameroon – Nick kevin Parker Biapa, Czech Republic – Ondrej Valenta, Ecuador – Wiler Jair Choes Loor, Egypt – Ahmed Mohammed Abdalah Mohammed Addbdallah Madkour, Ethiopia – Kbrom Gebremeskel Gesese, Guam – Joseph Lawrence De Leon Bondoc, India – Joshua Roshan Chhabra, Indonesia – Wrendy Agil Rifansah, Iran – Max Meshrafsha, Italy – Anthony Cruz, Jordan – Safeed Ahmad Saeed Hamad, Korea – Gilhwan Kim, Malaysia – Fitir Razali, Malta – BjiornCamilleri, Mongolia – Erdenetsogt Siilegma, Mexico – Angel Gutierez, Myanmar – Kaung Htet Wai, Nepal – Chandah Bishowkarma, Nigeria – Emmanuel Luiz, Palestine – Rants Rank, Peru – Juan Carlos Cabrera Torres, Philippines – Clint Karklins, Puerto Rico – Lennie Figueroa, Singapore – Yamin Yusof, Sri Lanka – Anuradha Methsiri, Syria – Abdalah Horani, Thailand – Natapol Srisarn, Vietnam – Cao Xuan Tai.
