Rein Villareal and his National Costume for Mister International 2015

The Edwin Uy National Costume on the left will be worn by Mister Philippines Rein Villareal for Mister International 2015

Rein (front row, leftmost) with other MI Candidates at the Paoay Sand Dunes

All the candidates of Mister International 2015 are now in Ilocos Norte enjoying the warmth and hospitality of the Ilocanos headed by Governor Imee Marcos. Come November 23, their stay will culminate in the National Costume Competition which will be an important highlight of the whole provincial tour. And during the same, our Mister Philippines Reniel Villareal will be wearing a unique Ibong Adarna-inspired mythological attire that will make him ooze with more daring onstage.

Actually, most of you might think that the pictured creation is the same one made by Edwin Uy and worn by Mister Global Philippines 2014 Joseph Doruelo during Mister Global 2015 in Bangkok. I do agree, but the complete ensemble was improved to make it more appealing. There are a few marked changes so as not to be classified as completely recycled and the like.

At any rate, I still think that our host delegate will stand out in this one. ;-)

What Joseph Doruelo wore (left) and what Reniel Villareal will wear