Manhunt 2013 winner; award for Cat Ilacad

MANILA, Philippines - Jamiel Ventosa, 18 and standing 6’2”, beat 19 other aspirants for the 2013 Manhunt International Philippines title at ceremonies held Friday night, Oct. 4, at the Palacio de Maynila. A native of Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Jamiel also won special awards: Best in Runway, Mongolia’s Choice and Best in Formal Wear. He will represent the Philippines in the 2014 Manhunt International pageant in Beijing, China, in May next year.

Reigning title-holder is June Macasaet. Runners-up to Jamiel are Justine Hizon of Pampanga (first) and Renz Maun of San Jose City (second).

— Reported by Funfare’s ‘beauty experts’ Felix Manuel, Joey Cezeare, Gery Yumping and Francis Calubaquib.