City lauds Sagada native for Mr. Universe Tourism crown

By Gaby Keith

BAGUIO CITY – For copping the prestigious Mr. Universe Tourism Philippines 2018 title, the city congratulated and commended Kelvin Aguilan Vicente, a Cordilleran and native of Sagada, Mountain Province who proudly represented himself as an Igorot in every pageant and endeavor he participated in.

This was stated in city council resolution number 361, series of 2018, passed collectively and jointly by the august body and signed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan.

The competition was held Oct. 16 at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza in Makati City and is dedicated to discover a tourism ambassador. 

Vicente also won in other special categories like Best in Formal Wear, Best in Travel Attire, and more.

              His previous achievements include, among others:  Mr. DSWD 2nd Runner up in 2014; Model of the Year, Tiongsan Fashion Show 2016; Mr. Cordillera-Festival King 2016; Grand Winning Hari ng La Union 2016; Manila’s Finest Hunk Cover Boy 2017; and Mr. CASA Fitness Model 2017.

 “Mr. Vicente is a pride and a model of the whole Cordillera and will be the host delegate for Mr. Universe in May, 2019,” the measure stated.