Miss Universe PH: Apriel Smith, Nicole Borromeo in top 15

Caryl Evangelista, Ian Peter Guanzon 05/02/2026

Apriel Smith (Cebu Province) and Nicole Borromeo (Cebu City) have made it to the Top 15 at Miss Universe Philippines 2026, marking a huge milestone in their respective pageant journeys. Both contestants earned their places after delivering…

Apriel Smith: Embracing her journey as a black-skinned Cebuana Queen

Ian Peter Guanzon 05/02/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 coronation night draws near, Apriel Smith, the Queen City’s bet, took to social media to share an empowering message. Smith, who has faced challenges as a…

MUPh 2026: Cebu’s Nicole Borromeo, Apriel Smith set sights on crown

Ian Peter Guanzon 05/02/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As Miss Universe Philippines 2026 crowns its next queen tonight, May 2, two Cebuanas enter the final stretch carrying years of pageant experience and the weight of Cebu’s strong beauty queen tradition. Nicole…

Cebu bets make it to Miss Universe Philippines 2026 Top 31; organizers expand roster

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/20/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s bets advanced to the next round of Miss Universe Philippines 2026 after organizers unveiled the official Top 31 delegates, expanding the roster from the initially announced Top 30. In a social media…

Cebu bets make big waves at MUPh 2026 national costume show

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Culture met craft on the runway Thursday evening, April 16, as the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 National Costume competition unfolded at the Urdaneta City Cultural and Sports Auditorium in Pangasinan. This year, the…

How to vote: MUPH 2026 opens evening gown prelim voting

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Public voting for the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 evening gown preliminary competition has officially opened, giving fans a direct way to support their preferred candidates ahead of the semifinals. The voting period…

Silver or pink? Cebu’s MUPH 2026 duo dazzles in evening gown prelims

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/05/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was a tale of two standout styles and two Cebuana contenders in the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2026 who knew exactly how to own the spotlight. Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province and…

Cebu candidates sell hometowns in Miss Universe PH videos

Ian Peter Guanzon 03/30/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s candidates to Miss Universe Philippines 2026 are not just introducing themselves. They are selling Cebu, with polish, personality, and just enough flair to make it stick. In newly released delegate videos, Cebu…

MUPH 2026: Cebu’s Borromeo, Smith secure Top 12 Aqua Angels spots

Ian Peter Guanzon 03/22/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu’s representatives showed strong form in the Miss Universe Philippines 2026 swimsuit showcase as they secured spots in the Top 12 “Aqua Angels.” Nicole Borromeo of Cebu Province and Apriel Smith of Cebu…

Apriel Smith’s bold comeback

Immae Lachica 03/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hitting with a purpose. Apriel Smith is not just known for her grace, poise, and beauty on the pageantry stage. Long before her days as a beauty queen, she had been hitting and smashing…

Apriel Smith seeks support from fans

Immae Lachica 02/12/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The beauty of Cebu City is represented by one of its most well-known beauty queens in recent history: Apriel Smith. Smith is yet again to represent Cebu City on the national stage for…

Nicole Borromeo, Apriel Smith appointed as MUPH Cebu 2026 queens

Airam Limatog 02/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pageant veterans Nicole Borromeo and Apriel Smith have been appointed as Cebu’s representatives for Miss Universe Philippines 2026. Borromeo will represent Cebu Province, while Smith will bring Cebu City’s name on the national…

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