First Mr. Philippines 2018 pageant launched

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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