It should have pushed through this year in Bangkok, but with the untimely death of the Beloved King of Thailand, everything had to be set aside first to give way to a period of mourning for the Thais.

Finally, Mister International – the 11th Edition – will stream live from the Asiatique Riverfront of the Chao Phya hours before Valentine’s Day next year or February 13, 2017 to be exact. And Miguel Mari Guia (left photo) will represent the Philippines and attempt a 2nd victory of the country in the male competition.

Reigning titleholder Pedro Mendes of Switzerland is currently in Strasbourg, Northeastern France where he spent Christmas. Here’s a lookback to his first live TV interview after winning the title late last year.

courtesy of ABS-CBN News

Happy Boxing Day to all my friends and readers in the U.K. and Commonwealth nations! 😀