Patricia Javier’s son wins Mister Teen International 2023 in Thailand

lows parents to crown their own sons if they emerge as winners.

SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Robert

Douglas Walcher IV, the son of former actress Patricia Javier-Walcher was crowned Mister Teen International 2023 during the recent finals held in Bangkok, Thailand.

Guess who had the honor of crowning Walcher? It was his mother, Patricia herself, who was watching the event and was invited on stage by the organizers to place the crown and sash on her son.

Mister Teen International is perhaps the only pageant in the world that al-

“I couldn’t be prouder as a mother when I crowned my son Rob as Mister Teen International 2023. He truly gave his best to represent the country,” Javier said of her son, who also received special awards for Best Smile, Mister Charming, Mister Teen Sash Factor, and Peo ple’s Choice. Walcher, a 5-foot-11 ramp and commercial model, initially hesitat ed when he was invited to represent the country in the teen pageant by the Mister International Philippines Organization, headed by nation al director and president Manuel Deldio . Persuaded by his mother to accept the title, Walcher chose to promote mental health aware ness, emphasize the importance of education, and support the less privileged as his advocacies in the competition.

Marikina City’s pride competes in Mister International Philippines 2023

Young, articulate, purpose-driven, and civic-conscious are just a few of the qualities that set apart Mathew So, the representative from Marikina City, from the other candidates in the Mister International Philippines 2023 pageant.

At 19 years old and currently pursuing a Management Engineering degree at the Ateneo de Manila University, So considers himself one of the standout candidates in Mister International Philippines 2023. He advocates for the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and youth empowerment.

This pleasant and unassuming Filipino-Chinese individual aspires to become a business consultant