Neil Perez.
Unable to hide his sadness over the fate of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force who perished during a bloody encounter mission in Mamasampano, Maguindanao on Sunday, policeman and Neil Perez is dedicating to them his bid to win the Mister International pageant scheduled this February 14 in South Korea.
“Nalungkot ako nung nabalitaan ko yun. Seven of them were my batchmates in the police academy so I will do my best to win the title. This is one way of serving my country and bring honor to our Filipino countrymen,” Perez told InterAksyon and other media during his recent send-off party at One Esplanade that was attended by several of his fellow officers from the Philippine National Police.
Born Mariano Perez Flormata, Jr., Neil carries the rank of Police Officer 2 (PO2) and is detailed at the PNP Aviations Security Group where he is a bomb and explosives technician. He said that as part of his preparations, he and his team also learned some lessons from the recent Miss Universe pageant that saw Philippine candidate Mary Jean Lastimosa fall short of winning the crown.
In reference to the decision of Binibining Pilipinas founding madam Stella Marquez Araneta to go with Colombian designer Alfredo Barraza to design MJ’s national costume and evening gown that may have contributed to her defeat, Neil said he’s going with Filipino designers Edwin Uy and Olan Roque for his Dinagyang-inspired national costume and formal wear, respectively.
“Nung nakita namin yung nangyari sa Miss Universe, nag-prepare na kami so we decided to go with all Filipino designers,” Neil pointed out.
In addition to his outfits, Neil, who won Miss International Philippines last September, also continues to keep himself in tip-top shape.
“The Mister International Pageant encourages total health and fitness. That’s why I made sure that I work out regularly and eat smart,” Perez explained. He noted that he needs to be in his best form as he will be participating in various pre-pageant activities and preliminary competitions, which has been spread over two weeks.
“The Mister International Pageant is all about being a total gentleman, and Neil has been determined and passionate about his preparations in order to represent the Philippines in the best possible light in the pageant,” added Carlo Morris Galang, one of the main proponents behind the Misters of the Philippines contest.
Founded in 2006, the Mister International annual male pageant is owned and organized by the Mister International Organization which also organizes the annual Mister Singapore pageant. Both Lebanon and Brazil have won the pageant twice and the current Mister International is Venezuela’s Jose Anmer Paredes.
In 2013, Philippine representative Gil Wagas placed 4th Runner-up in the competition.
If he wins, Neil Perez would become the first ever Mister International titleholder from the Philippines.
Cop Neil Perez hopes to win Mister International pageant for SAF 44
Source: InterAksyon.com (January 31, 2015 at 03:08PM)
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