Nabawasan ng isa ang makakalaban ni Mister International Philippines John Wayne Alba, 22, sa Mister International 2026 na gaganapin sa Setyembre 26 sa Bangkok, Thailand.
Hindi na makakasali si Mister International Dominican Republic Alexander Taveras matapos itong magkaproblema sa visa.
Naglabas ng pahayag ang National Organization of Mister International Dominican Republic tungkol sa hindi na matutuloy na pagsali ni Alexander sa Mister International 2026.
Nakasaad dito: “We regret to inform you that, as of September 15, 2026, Dominican citizens again require a visa to enter Thailand, a situation that affected the participation of our representative, Alexander, in the international competition.
“Alexander was scheduled to travel to Thailand on September 10. However, due to a change in his flight schedule by the airline, his departure was rescheduled for September 13, finally arriving in Thailand on September 15, the date on which the new immigration requirement went into effect.
“Given this situation, both the National Organization of Mister International Dominican Republic and the International Organization took the necessary steps to obtain an emergency or special visa that would allow our representative to participate.
“After exhausting all possible alternatives and efforts, we regret to inform you that Alexander will have to return to the Dominican Republic.
“As an organization, we sincerely apologize to the Dominican people for this regrettable situation and, especially, to all those who placed their trust and enthusiasm in our representative.
“We deeply appreciate the support received and reiterate our commitment to continue working to ensure that the Dominican Republic is worthily represented on the international stage.”
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Samantala, hindi si John Wayne Alba ang nag-iisang Pilipinong kandidato sa 18th edition ng Mister International.
Kalahok din sa nasabing patimpalak ang nurse na si Joyner Samson, 41. Pero opisyal siyang kinatawan ng Singapore, hindi ng Pilipinas.
Ang magwawaging Mister International 2026 ang susunod kay reigning Mister International Kirk Bondad ng Pilipinas.