Michael Cinco, pageant community rebuke Brandon Espiritu, Jether Palomo’s ‘halfies’ remarks
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-06-11 12:07 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Philippines, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Former Mister Supranational Philippines Brandon Espiritu and Mister Pilipinas Global 2025 Jether Palomo apologized after remarks made on Instagram sparked backlash from pageant fans and industry personalities, including fashion designer Michael Cinco, over a controversial discussion about mixed-race Filipino contestants on the global stage.
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