Jamiel Ventosa Wins Manhunt International Philippines 2013, Succeeds June Macasaet

The finals night of Manhunt International Philippines 2013 happened October 4 at the Palacio de Maynila in Malate and Jamiel Ventosa was hailed as the winner, bagging the title of Manhunt International Philippines 2013.

The 18-year-old criminology student from Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija succeeded June Macasaet, who is also the reigning Manhunt International winner. Jamiel Ventosa, who stands at 6'2 bested 19 other candidates including heavy favorites Rommel Torres and Renz Maun, both products of Manhunt Philippines' provincial franchise in Nueva Ecija.

Here are the winners of the Manhunt International Philippines 2013 pageant:

Manhunt Philippines 2013: Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) 1st Runner up: Justine Hizon (Pampanga) 2nd Runner up: Renz Maun (San Jose City)	Special Awards: Best in Fantasy Wear - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Manhunt Personality - Leonel de Jesus (Pasig City) People's Choice - Chester Manzano (Quezon City) Mister Popularity - John Kenneth Guntan (Caloocan City) Indonesia's Choice - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mongolia's Choice - Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) Sash Factor Award - Renz Maun (San Jose City) Unleash Flawless Award - Justine Hizon (Pampanga) Mister Critical Beauty - Golden Altamirano (Antipolo) Mister Sony - Justine Hizon (Pampanga) Mister Photogenic  - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mister Friendship - Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Mister ABC Smile - Allen Manucot (Aliaga) Best Dental Smile - Mark Anthony Beltran (San Antonio) Mister Cosmo Body - Phrabat Ranjan (Laguna) Mister Physique - Renz Maun (San Jose City) Best in Runway - Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) Best in Swimwear - Renz Maun (San Jose City) and Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City) Best in Formal Wear - Allen Manucot (Aliaga), Jamiel Ventosa (Sta. Rosa, NE) and Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City)
Top 6:
Allen Manucot (Aliaga) Phrabat Ranjan (Laguna) Rommel Torres (Cabanatuan City)
Top 12:
Mark Anthony Beltran (San Antonio) Christian Gonzales (Mabalacat) Joesser Sinfuego (Naga) Daniel Paolo David (Manila) King Jerrick Olar (Talavera) Golden Altamirano (Antipolo)

Jamiel Ventosa will be representing the Philippines in Beijing, China for the Manhunt International pageant set on May next year. Jamiel now joined the ranks of Bruce Quebral, Brent Javier, Marvin Raymundo and June Macasaet who got to wear the country's sash in the said international pageant.

Photos courtesy of Manhunt Philippines and Jory Rivera of OPMB Worldwide

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June Macasaet, Manhunt International 2012 Winner Dethroned

Manhunt International 2012 winner June Macasaet was stripped of his national title as Manhunt Philippines 2012 days before the crowning of his successor. He was replaced by first runner up, Cris Edwin Navarro.

According to reports, the board of Prime Events Production, franchise holder of Manhunt International as well as Mister International in the Philippines, decided to dethrone June Macasaet after failure of the latter to sign a contract with them and potential sponsors declining because of June.

"Because June Macasaet, doesn't want to sign the contract with Prime Events Philippines, we don't want to give his remaining prizes. June is not happy with our decision. As a result, we don't gain any cooperation and support from him," an official statement released September 21 said.

"Manhunt Philippines 2013 is fast approaching, we need a face of the competition for the press presentation, television appearances, sponsorship, website, social media, and official activities of the competition, so Cris will take over the responsibilities," added in the statement.

It is not known whether this will affect the Manhunt International title of June, but according to the released statement, Manhunt International Organization was aware of the situation.

However, in a statement posted in Manhunt Philippines official website, the organizers clarified the dethronement issue.

"June Macasaet has not been dethroned. He [is] always our Manhunt Philippines 2012 winner. However, for some reason, he needs to be replaced by his first runner-up Cris Edwin Navarro to fulfill his obligations as national grand winner," said the statement which was posted Monday.

Manhunt Philippines 2013 will be named this October 4 at the Palacio de Maynila.

Photos courtesy of Manhunt International and Manhunt Philippines

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