27-year old restaurateur Kenley Filarca,
also a banker and owner of chain of restaurants in Vigan, Ilocos Sur is set to
represent the Philippines in the Mister National Universe 2018 pageant in
Thailand on 13-19 June.
Kenley, also known as Keny Ong was
officially handpicked by Mister National Universe Philippines of the Kings of K
Events Productions (KKEP), the local franchise holder of Mister Universe
International, headed by its managing editor Ferdinand Abejon.
During Filarca’s proclamation reigning
Mister National Universe Pankaj Alhlawat of India and 2nd runner-up
Seageme Mekardkard of Thailand witnessed the sashing and crowning.
Abejon said that they are proud in
choosing Filarca to be the Philippines’ first rep in Mister National Universe.
He believes that his participation will be a good showcase of determination
amidst adversity.
For his part, Filarca shared his
gratitude adding “I am very thankful for this opportunity. It gives me a
platform to share my advocacy not only in the Philippines but to foreign
countries as well.”
Filarca is an Anti-Bullying campaign
supporter as he experienced being bullied while he has young.
Aside from being a banker, his passion
for cooking resulted in the establishment of “Kusina de Kenyong Bar &
Restaurant” his other source of income. The restaurant holds the record for the
“biggest and smallest burger in the Philippines.”
Story by: Eric Arevalo & Átorni Ton
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