MISTER UNIVERSE MODEL 2012: Mister Philippines speaks the about the disqualification issue and other controversies at the Mister Universe Model 2012!

John Marlon Marcia, Mister Universe Model Philippines 2012

The national director of Mister Universe Model-Philippines has finally spoken about the controversies surrounded at the Mister Universe Model 2012 pageant. A MUST READ!

This thread is made just to answer the speculations and inquisitive mind of the public around the Universe.The main purpose of these is to voice out our thoughts, insights and feelings on behalf of Mr. Philippines and the hard working Philippine Team..We are not here to destroy the image of Mister Universe Model Organization,,,or hurts feelings of somebody else....because Mr. Philippines did not win..

John Marlon Marcia (current Mister Universe Model-Philippines 2012) was a winner of Mister Phlippines Model 2011 Search.This 18 yrs old lad is a native of Zambales, Philippines. He is second year Tourism Student at Far Eastern University.

Last year, 2011,,He was chosen to represent Phílippines in Mister Universe Model 2011 at Dominican Republic...During that time, the Philippine team paid 1,000 US Dollar as Francise Fee..Unfortunately because of Transit visa issue at Spain,,He did not represent the country. His franchise fee was forfeited, we understand that,,,we dont have any questions and complaints.

This year of 2012,for the second time around, the Philippine team did their best to prepare Marlon for Mister Universe Model 2012. We are determíned to partícipate in this competition. As early as April 2012, we applied for his Domínican Republic Visa. Unfortunately, the Consul of Dominican Republic Embassy in the Philippines went home for 3 weeks,,His visa was approved first week of June.

During those time, we decided to make alternative route for Mr. Philippines travel itinerary.We don't have enough time to apply Transit visa again ín Spanish Embassy,,instead, he can travel via Moscow Russia without transit visa. DUE TO VISA DELAY ISSUE, THE COST OF AIR TICKET EXCEEDS TO OUR TARGET BUDGET...in that case,, Philippine Team needs to PRIORITIZE,,,things....AIR TICKET VS FRANCHISE FEE.....We don't like to pay FRANCHISE FEE in advance, if we are NOT SURE THAT MR. PHILIPPINES HAS VISA AND AIR TICKET. On the top of that, we need to pay as well the cost of wardrobes, costumes and the 4 hours land transport of Mr. Philippines from airport to hotel in Dominican Republic. He was late that's why he didn't have pick up in the airport.

Mr. Philippines was late because, we cannot find connecting flight from Bangkok to Russia, SUÍTED TO HIS TRAVEL TIME NEEDS. HE ONLY ALLOW TO STAY IN RUSSÍA AIRPORT LESS THAN 24 HOURS, OTHERWISE, VISA IS REQUIRED...ANOTHER REASONS WHY HE WAS LATE BECAUSE THE ONLY AIRLINE TRAVEL FROM RUSSIA TO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FLY TWICE A WEEK...SO WE REALLY NEEDS TIMING AT RIGHT TIME.

The Pilippine National Director decided to Prioritize his Air tickets, luggage and pocket money then FRANCISE FEE LATER. (after few days)....

Our Humble sides:

1. We understand that, it is responsiblity of National Director to pay the Franchise Fee on time,,We never ever deny that financial obligation, but the case of Mr. Pilippines is different as mentioned.

2. While Mr. Philippines is on his way, we emailed the organiser that franchise fee payment will be late for few days. We know he is not happy and upset but everything is booked and prepared, Franchise fee can be sorted out later, the most important thing is, Mr. Philippines will be arrived in Dominican Republic, no matter what. We cannot cancelled everything during those time.

3. It was so disappointing from us, when we heared the rumor that Mr. Philippines will be sent home because National Director did not pay franchise fee on time. Why they need to broadcast that issue all over the world... Where is their respect to Philíppines? Where is the Business relationship? Where is the generosity and hospitality of Dominican people for the first timer like us?

4. We never ever forget, the time they wake up Mr. Philippines at the middle of the night, just to ask for the Franchise fee..How sad? I cant imagined the psychological pressure and embarrassment of Mr. Philippines in the eye of the world..

5. If that is the issue and rules,,,It should be INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT, if they really want to send Mr Philippines back home. It is so inhuman, barbaric and unfair to put Mr. Philippines on that embarrassing situation.

6. In that case, we asked negotiation and consideration...in connection to Mr. Phílippines and Team's efforts, his preparation, psychological mood and 3 days travel, plus the cruelty at Russian Passport control.

7. The organiser is so difficult to talk to...RULE IS RULE,,,,We don't have choíce, but to give the pocket money of Mr. Philippínes as initial payment,,,to allow him to continue his participation...God knows how difficult and stressful to Philippine Team that situation,,Many bad comments we receíved, many people were asking what is going on? We need to keep quite for the safety, protection and well being of Mr. Philippines.

7. April 13, (the original date of grand final), early in the morning, Dominican time, Philippine National Director, paid the remaíning fee, CONSIDERING MR. PHILIPPINES ONLY STAY IN THE COMPETITION FOR ONE WEEK..

8. Mr. Philippines was not at home during the competition. It was a nigtmare, that he wont forget on his life. For us, Mr. Philippines was not deserved to treat like that because of money.. We told to the organiser that,, MONEY CAN BE EARNED AGAIN BUT THE BROKEN RELATIONSHÍP IS SO DIFFICULT TO BE HEALED...WE UNDERSTAND THAT PAGEANT IS A BUSINESS, BUT ONE FACTOR OF BUSINESS SUCCESS IS GOOD PUBLIC RELATÍONSHIP...

Mr. Philippines arrived ín Manila last Tuesday, July 17. He back again on his study at the Uníversity. We are disappointed but WE ARE PROUD OF HIM,,REPRESENTING US AND DID A GOOD JOB...

Perhaps, many people who will read this thread would disagree and criticize me. Some will act as BRIGHT PERSON AND PERFECT INDIVIDUAL...but before you say that I would like to tell you....

" WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE THE LIFE I LIVE? I KNOW I'M NOT PERFECT AND I DON'T LÍVE TO BE,, BUT BEFORE YOU START POINTING FINGERS,,,MAKE SURE YOUR HANDS ARE CLEAN" - BOB MARLEY-

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT UNIVERSE.....

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