Apriel Smith tells fans this is not the end

Immae Lachica 10/26/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— After her stint in the Miss Universe Philippines 2020, Apriel Smith says she is not signing off. Smith, who was part of the top 16 of the competition, said she was still very…

Another Apriel Smith music video coming out

Immae Lachica 10/22/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Expect another music video from Binibining Cebu 2017 Apriel Smith. This time the video will be highlighting the beautiful destinations in Cebu and women empowerment. Following the success of two earlier music videos, “Roots”…

Gay is Okay! video is Apriel Smith’s way of thanking community for support

Immae Lachica 10/21/2020

    CEBU CITY, Philippines— Binibing Cebu 2017 Apriel Smith is making noise online as she released two music videos highlighting her roots and love for the LGBTA community. Her first video released on October 16, 2020…

Miss U PH candidate Apriel Smith gives her take on sports and teens

Dianne Zarina G. Savillo 06/26/2020

While most of us are aware of the numerous physical health benefits of playing sports, one should also know about the other benefits of sports – mentally, emotionally, and socially — that can help to a child’s…

Cebuana beauty queens agree with decision to suspend MUP activities

Michelle Joy Padayhag 03/16/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—Cebuana beauty queens expressed their support to Miss Universe Philippines’ decision to suspend all pageant activities due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  Lou Dominique Piczon, who wears the sash of Mandaue City, said what is…

Dumanjug, Bisayang Manok gets spotlight in Apriel Smith’s Miss Universe Ph journey

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana beauty queen Apriel Smith is bringing with her the town of Dumanjug and its famous Bisayang manok as she journeys to the Miss Universe Philippines crown. Smith, 24, is one of 52…

Get to know Cebu’s bets for the Miss Universe PH 2020

Michelle Joy Padayhag 02/17/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—Cebu is always considered as a pageant powerhouse in the country.  Last year, a Cebuana, Gazini Christiana Ganados, represented the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, three ladies from Cebu are…

Apriel Smith to submit application for Miss Universe Philippines

Immae Lachica 01/28/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines— The first Binibining Cebu winner Apriel Smith under the Aces and Queen Camp will be filing her application for Miss Universe Philippines on January 30, 2020 in Manila. This was confirmed to CDN…

Binibining Cebu 2017 Apriel Smith caps reign with a legacy

Michelle Joy Padayhag 10/17/2018

BEFORE she passes her crown on to this year’s pageant winner on Friday, Oct. 19, Binibining Cebu 2017 Apriel Smith already left a wonderful legacy to Badianganons. Last weekend, Smith organized a Binibining Cebu Pinoy Olympics, an…

One that brings us together

Clint Holton Potestas 10/09/2018

TO WHAT degree of miracle did Apriel Smith walk on thin air? Raising the curtain for the division of Harvey Cenit in the show, she emerged on the runway in a brisk kind of cat walk to…

What’s next for the new queens?

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 10/30/2017

JUST hours after she was crowned as the first Binibining Cebu 2017, Apriel Smith has already set her sights on what to do next as she assumes her duties and responsibilities as Cebu’s newest ambassadress.   The 22-year-old student…

Danny Booc on Apriel Smith: the girl who triumphed over bullies

Cris Evert B. Lato-Ruffolo 10/29/2017

SHE WAS a shy and timid girl walking the street of Escario in 2007 to fulfill household errands. Ten years after, Apriel Smith took her inaugural walk as the first Binibining Cebu titleholder, a crown she earned after…

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