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.
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