Indonesian, bagong Mr. Universe Tourism
KINILALA bilang bagong Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 ang Indonesian journalist na si Brata Kartasasmita.
Pinalitan ni Brata, isang 1st runner-up sa kumpetisyon noong Mayo, si Benigno “Ion”
Perez ng Pilipinas matapos itong mag-resign sa pageant. Inihayag ni Mr. Manuel Genabe, CEO ng Mr. Universe Tourism Organization, ang pagpapalit ng Mr. Universe Tourism sa coronation night ng Mr. Tourism Indonesia 2018 nitong Biyernes.
“Your country’s representative last year Mr. Brata Kartasasmita did very well and landed as one of the winners being the first runner up,” saad ni Genabe. “However, due to the recent turn of events with our grand winner and for his disappearance and inability to fulfill his obligations and responsibilities, it is now my pride and honor to announce that Mr. Universe Tourism Indonesia 2018 Brata is now Mr. Universe Tourism 2018 replacing the previous winner!” pahayag ng CEO.
Iginawad naman ang korona at sash kay Brata ni Mr. Universe Tourism President, Dr. Jumel Bornilla.
Inaasahan ang pagbisita ni Brata sa Pilipinas sa Oktubre, bago ang coronation ng Mr. Universe Tourism Philippines 2019.
Matatandaang inihayag ni Ion ang kanyang pagbibitiw bilang Mr. Universe Tourism sa kabila ng kawalan ng official letter of resignation.
Kinumpirma rin ni Bornilla na nagsimula na ang online search para sa Philippine representative sa Mr. Universe Tourism 2019.