The gorgeous women and good looking men of Benguet: Mr. Atok and Miss Bokod crowned Mr. and Miss Benguet 2018

Photo Courtesy || Mr and Miss Benguet Pageant Official FB page

Cordillera - Mr. Atok and Miss Bokod won the coveted Mr. and Miss Benguet 2018 at the pageant's coronation night held at the Wangal Sports Complex in La Trinidad Benguet on November 24, 2018.

Glen Laoyan from the Municipality of Atok won Mr. Benguet 2018 while Erika Faith Holman from the municipality of Bokod was crowned Miss Benguet 2018.

1st runner up - Mr. Itogon Kennet Bassit and Miss Kapangan Grail Pacatiw
2nd runner up - Mr. La Trinidad Jediah Daniel Alfredo and Miss Kabayan Edriane Vicente
3rd runner up - Mr. Kabayan Dexter Cawaing and Miss La Trinidad Michelle Jose
4th runner - Mr. Bokod Crimson Jay Simon and Miss Itogon Chrizel Kate Bangaoet

Six Special Awards were given to the following municipality contestants:

1. Darling of the Press - Mr. Bugias and Ms. Itogon
2. Mr. and Miss Friendship - Mr. Tublat and Miss Tublay
3. Mr and Miss Photogenic Mr. Kabayan and Miss Kapangan
4. Smart Texter Choice - Mr. Atok and Miss Kapangan
5. Best Performer - Mr. Bugias and Miss. Kapangan
6. Social Media Favorite - Mr. and Miss Kapangan

Five Minor Awards were also given to the following municipality contestant:

1. Best in Talent - Mr. La Trinidad and Miss Kapangan
2. Best in Sports Wear - Mr. Bokod and Miss Kapangan
3. Best in Benguet Ethnic Wear - Mr. Atok and Miss Kabayan
4. Best in Creative Adivay Wear - Mr. and Miss Bokod
5. Best in Formal Wear - Mr. La Trinidad and Miss. Buguias.

Mr. and Miss Benguet is an annual pageant search in line with the province's celebration of the Adivay Festival and its foundation anniversary every November of the year.

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Proud Igorot, Kelvin Aguilan Vicente is Mr. Universe Tourism 2018

Photo Courtesy || Kelvin Aguilan Vicente

Baguio City - There is no greater success in life for an Igorot guy from Baguio City than winning this year's Mister Universe Philippines 2018 pageant. 

Kelvin Aguilan Vicente, 26-year-old was crowned Mister Universe 2018 on Wednesday in Makati City.

From the 18 candidates who join the pageant for the inaugural title, Vicente successfully made it to the top  and declared as the winner. 

Winning the title would mean, he will be the host delegate and Philippine representative at the Mister Universe Tourism pageant which will be held in Manila next year.

Thanks to his perfect attire, he was the judges' favorite in the finals. Vicente won best in travel attire and formal wear. He also won Mr. Fashion Institute of the Philippines, Mr. Bellnue and Mr. Camp Tipolo.

Mr. Universe Tourism is a male competition which awards ambassador role to the winning candidate. The winner will be travelling extensively to promote his particular platform of interest in the tourism industry. 

The crowning of Kelvin Aguilan Vicente will help the Cordillera region's best tourist spots and the Igorot culture to be promoted in the country and also around the world.

Big Congratulations Kailyan!

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