The Mr. & Ms. Hannah World Tourism Philippines 2018 search kicked off with the announcement of the 40 official candidates coming from all over the country during the press presentation organized by the Mr. and Miss Hannah’s World Ecotourism held recently at SM Aura Convention Center in Taguig City.
The 20 dashing men and 20 lovely girls were selected from a pool of 72 applicants by the screening Committee, led by Col. Ricardo L. Nolasco Jr., President and CEO of Hannah’s Resort and Convention Center, with Miss Grand International 2016 first runner-up Nicole Cordoves, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 2009 Bianca Manalo and 2018 finalists Sigrid Flores, Sandra Lemonon and Sarah Margarette Joson, Century Tuna Superbods 2016 1st Runner-Up Clint Bondad, DR Swimwear maker Domz Ramos and ABSCBN TV reporter Mario Dumaual.
Hannah’s annual search takes pride in its two major advocacies, namely, rendering corporate social responsibility projects to communities, and fostering ecotourism consisting of raising awareness, fostering active involvement, and in soliciting positive actions geared towards the preservation and protection of the environment. It’s accomplishments in the field of tourism and community development has been recognized by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Eco-Tourism Society (IETS), and has been awarded the Most Outstanding Individual Initiative on Environmental Management in Region I in 2013 by the DENR.
Mr & Miss Hannah World Tourism Philippines 2018 pageant, now on its 6th edition, will give away three pairs of titles, namely, Mr &Ms. Hannah’s World Tourism Philippines 2018, Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s Ecotourism Philippines 2018 and Mr. & Ms. Hannah’s Tourism Ambassador Phils. 2018. The Grand Coronation Night will be held at the New Performing Arts Theater of Resorts World Manila on May 12.
The male candidates are: Kyle Dwight Sabinay—Talisay, Cebu; John Roland Torres–Tabaco, Albay; James Lee Sabado–Dagupan, Pangasinan; Joshua Helito–Rizal; Makheos Quiambao–Pangasinan; Gerome Bongco–Cabiao, Nueva Ecija; Vinz Jimenez–Tondo, Manila; Jordanne Lapira–Manila; Jearu Ed Magbuhat–Quezon City; Crispin C. Tabao–Tuguegarao; Christopher Joshua Ibañez– Tagaytay City; Vann Ramos–Cebu City; George Reylor de Lumen–Marikina City; Joie Rey Dagsa–Puerto Princesa, Palawan; John Paul Juanillo–Zambales; Jayvinne Klein Jainar–La Union; Erikson Gudelano I–Antipolo City; Michael Gomez–North Cotabato; Kenneth Snell–San Pedro, Laguna; and Jordan Sibbaluca–Cagayan Valley.
The female candidates are: Brazmeena Abdurajak–Angeles, Pampanga; Loveley D. Bulosan–Tarlac City; Juvel Ducay–Bantayan Island, Cebu; Kylah Sanchez–Panabo, Davao del Norte; Shara Maxine Barber–Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Errish Anne Nalus–Dinalupihan, Bataan; Stefanoni Nunag–Tarlac; Marianne Serenuela–Cagayan de Oro City; Elisa Taylor–Mandaluyong City; Nicole Miñano–Caloocan City; Jasmine Omay–Tarlac; Joanna Ricci Alajar–Davao City; Honey Grace Cartasano–Quezon City; Daniella Mariz Lamptey–Mandaluyong City; Rosechel Templa–Carmen, Davao del Norte; Jaya May Bernardo – Lemery, Batangas; Novie Shane Leonerio–General Santos City; and Mitzi Daryl Balatbat–Antipolo City.