Top trending topic in International! Police Officer Mariano Flormata, Jr or more popularly known as Neil Perez won the 9^th Mister International pageant held at the Seoul, South Korea last February 14, 2015. This is the first time a Filipino won since the male pageant began 2006. He is part of the Avaiation Security Group of the Philippine National Police that beat almost 29 candidates from other countries. His next competitors winning the runners-up are representatives from Lebanon (1^st Runner Up), Czech Republic (2^nd Runner Up), Poland (3 runner-up) and Slovenia (4^th Runner-Up).

Aside from winning big awards, other awards such as the Most Stylish Award and Mr. Photogenic went to Korea and Japan, while from Colombia and Bahamas took home the Mr. Congeniality award and Best National Costume.

In his Question and Answer portion, he asked “What are you Biggest Disappointment in Life”. He answered, my biggest disappointment in life, I do not respect my parents. Now I regret it the great thing because we loves of parent and it because this is the second commandment of God, English version.

He uses to answer the question and answer portion in Filipino language. After he wins, he prepared to give soldiers salute.