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| With the producer and board during the press launch at Icon Hotel Timog |
A new national
pageant for Filipino men has been launched in response to the government’s call
to help in the promotion of tourism, culture and the art. The “First Mr. Philippines 2018” was unveiled
recently by the Mr. Philippines, Inc. (MRPI), headed by its president & CEO
Francisco Z. Blanco, Jr. and vice-president Reynaldo Jun Cortez Fradejas, with
the valuable support of businesswoman & philanthropist Marieta G. Ortega,
who will act as executive producer for this year’s inaugural edition of the Mr.
Philippines pageant.
Mr.
Philippines 2018 is heralded to become one of the biggest male pageants in the
country that focuses on the promotion of human development, healthy body
physique and good character. It will provide for a platform on addressing
social and cultural as well as sensitive issues on sexual differences. It will
also promote the welfare of the Filipino youth to discover their innate talent
and to foster camaraderie and peace among the men. Foremost, as a pageant, Mr.
Philippines 2018 will be a showcase of the healthy bodies and minds of the
individual human being.
The mission
and vision of the Mr. Philippines pageant include the opportunity for Filipino
men to achieve their full potential and talents; promotion of equality and
develop respect for women; inspire the youth to a drug-free living; to serve as
platform for the pursuance of dream thru education; empowerment of male to
achieve goals and aspirations; and promotion of healthy lifestyle among men and
to serve as catalyst for change in society.
The winner of
the 1st Mr. Philippines 2018 will be the epitome of the real Filipino men
embodying social development of an individual towards social responsibility. The
candidates will wear official outfits provided by Icon Productions 888. Mr.
Philippines 2018 is set to culminate in the Grand Coronation night on June 23,
2018. Words and Photos by Eton Concepcion
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