Wilbert Tolentino reacts to appointment of new Miss Planet PH national director

Wilbert took to social media to react on the matter.

“Given the unfortunate circumstances that occurred during the pageant held in Uganda in November 19, 2022, I have decided not to send a representative to the new Ms. Planet to be held in Cambodia this January 29, 2023. I will be constrained to take legal action against any person representing to have authority to send a representative for the Philippines to Ms. Planet without my authority.”

“This statement is to protect the interest of the public, especially the women who may be misinformed of who has the legal authority to appoint a representative for the Philippines.”

According to him, such a move is in clear violation of Miss Planet International organization’s contractual obligations to him as the “sole and exclusive National Director” and “franchise holder” for the beauty pageant in the Philippines for the years – for which, he said, he paid a substantial sum.

“With this in mind, I will be constrained to take all available legal actions to prevent the usurpation of my contractual rights under our Franchise Agreement. May this also serve as a notice to the public that any other person proclaiming to be authorized to appoint a representative for the Philippines in the Ms Planet pageant is without merit.”