MANILA - Police officer Mariano Flormata Jr., who is also known as
Neil Perez, is back in the Philippines after winning the pageant title
in South Korea.
Perez, who is part of the Aviation Security Group of the Philippine
National Police, was welcomed by his family, friends and colleagues at
the airport.
He believes that his training as a policeman helped him win the title.
Perez dedicates his win to the Fallen 44, some of whom are his batchmates.
He will take a leave from his job for the meantime to fulfill his
duties as Mister International, which includes a tour of 12 countries.
-- ANC
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com