Marina Summers calls out transphobia, threats after MUPH hosting issue

Ian Peter Guanzon 05/06/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Drag superstar Marina Summers has spoken against transphobia, online hate, and death threats following the controversy surrounding her hosting stint at Miss Universe Philippines 2026. In a statement posted on social media, Summers…

Apriel Smith, MUPH 2026 Top 7: ‘You can’t outgrow growth’

Ian Peter Guanzon 05/05/2026

Cebuana beauty queen Apriel Smith reflected on her journey days after finishing in the Top 7 of Miss Universe Philippines 2026.…

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…

MUPH Taal wins hearts with self-made ballerina national costume

Rose Mae Tapil CTU-Tuburan Intern 04/17/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Right after the Miss Universe Philippines National Costume Competition last April 16, 2026, pageant fans were quick to notice Juliana Hope Aquino, representing Taal, Batangas, and the Filipino Society of Northern California, for…

Six bets stand out in MUPh 2026 national costume showcase

Ian Peter Guanzon 04/16/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Six delegates were named by the Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization as top performers in the 2026 National Costume Competition held on Thursday, April 16. The recognition highlights standout presentations that showcased local…

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…

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…

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