Karolina Bielawska of Poland is the 70th Miss World

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 03/17/2022

CEBU, Philippines — A new queen was hailed Miss World. It’s Karolina Bielawska of Poland.  The reigning Miss World Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica, the longest-reigning queen since 2019, crowned her successor at the 70th Miss World in San Juan,…

Fuschia Anne Ravena: Making a mark for the Cebuano transgender community

Immae Lachica 03/09/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines– To dream is something everyone can do. But to live a dream, only a few can do. Luckily, one of the few dreamers and believers is a Cebuana transgender woman, who fought for her…

Cebuana is first Miss International Queen Philippines

Immae Lachica 03/07/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Another Cebuana beauty queen is set to conquer the world!  Fuschia Anne Ravena of Bogo City, Cebu, will represent the country in the Miss International Queen Pageant that will be held in Pattay, Thailand…

Steffi Aberasturi gracefully answers questions during MUPh preliminary interview

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/26/2021

CEBU, Philippines — Steffi Aberasturi, Cebu’s candidate in the Miss Universe Philippines pageant, showed her intellectual prowess during the pageant’s preliminary interview last September 24, 2021. With confidence, the Cebuana beauty queen spontaneously answered all the questions…

Five Cebuana transgender women vie for Miss Int’l Queen PH

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/23/2021

GINATILAN, CEBU — Cebu will have five representatives for this year’s Miss International Queen Philippines.  The five are Maria Hard, Shane Lee Ahn, Roxam Delos Santos, Stephie Venice Cabahug, and Fuschia Ann Ravena.  Maria Hard, 22, BS…

Miss Cebu returns for its 2022 edition

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/17/2021

GINATILAN, CEBU — The search is on for Miss Cebu 2022! Miss Cebu is finally coming back, the Cebu City Tourism Commission announced on Thursday, September 16, 2021. “After a 5-year hiatus, not to mention the challenges…

Steffi Aberasturi stuns in a silver gown, supports local designers

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 09/17/2021

GINATILAN, CEBU — Miss Universe Philippines 2021 candidate Steffi Aberasturi sparkles in a silver gown designed by Brian Cinco.  On Thursday, the Cebuana beauty queen shared a series of photos wearing a gorgeous and sophisticated gown.  To…

Surprised Cebuana weightlifter Ando qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Glendale G. Rosal 06/12/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebuana weightlifter Elreen Anne Ando was completely caught off guard when she learned that she will be vying in the Tokyo Olympics in July.  The 22-year-old Ando of Barangay Carreta, Cebu City was…

A world-class native bag painter in our midst

Rick Gabuya 03/29/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Are you fond of hand-painted native bags like the ones similarly produced by actress Heart Evangelista? Look no farther as Lesley Anne Pino can easily give the Kapuso actress a run for her money.…

Five Cebuana Girl Bosses at Ayala Malls Central Bloc

PR 03/19/2021

This March, Ayala Malls Central Bloc celebrates Women’s month by putting the spotlight on five inspiring Cebuanas who, despite the pandemic, have continued to thrive and succeed in their chosen industry. Meet five resilient women and girl…

Young Cebuana belter ready to impress in TV 5’s ‘Born to be a Star’

Immae Lachica 02/06/2021

  CEBU CITY, Philippines—  Another Cebuana singer will be heard on nationwide TV once again. Jehramae Trangia, 17, of Talisay City will be showcasing her singing prowess on Saturday night, February 6, in TV 5’s Born to…

FACES OF CEBU: Mary Joy Bagares, 22, artist

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 11/29/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Mary Joy Bagares, a 22-year-old artist, made quite a stir here in July 2020, when a video of her sharing the challenges of having her mother treated at a hospital went viral. At…

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