The 16 finalists vying to become the Philippine representative in the upcoming Mr. International pageant are named.

They are:

1st row, from left to right: Franco Ramos, Francis Soo, Mark Gargoles and Ian Daniel;

2nd row from left to right: Mike Acuna, James Verzosa, Anton Malko and Farzam Nasirian;

3rd row from left to right: Abdul Wallace, Francis Salazar, John Mangoba and Alvin De Joya;

4th row from left to right: Peter Dee, Kerwin Caballero, Adrian Petry and Raphael Graphil.

The Mister International Philippines 2009 finals is happening on October 14, 8:00 p.m. at the A Venue Mall, 7829 Makati Avenue. The winner of the pageant will be the country’s bet to the Mister International 2009 pageant to be held in Taichung, Taiwan ROC.

According to Mister International Philippines President, Mike Lim, this year’s pageant will follow a fashion format featuring some of the country’s top menswear designers: Jeffrey Rogador, Jerome Lorico, Ricky Abad and Barge Ramos. Mister International Philippines 2009 will receive 50,000Php and a round trip ticket to Taiwan, the First Runner Up will receive 20,000Php while the Second Runner Up will receive 10,000Php.

Mister International Philippines 2009 is presented by The Peacock Garden Luxury Resort and Spa and brought to you by 360 Three Sixty Restaurant and Bar, Freego Jeans, UNO Pizzeria, Philosophy Men, Graffi Tee, and the Manila Bulletin. Tickets are available at 1,000Php for center seats and 500Php for side seats. Proceeds of the pageant will be donated to the Philippine National Red Cross Makati City Branch. For more information, text or call 09178282588 or log on to www.misterphilippines.net.