Basilica friars remind devotees to ‘always keep in mind the appropriateness of our actions’

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Augustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño are urging the faithful to always “approach and treat” the Sto. Niño with reverence and respect. They should always “keep in mind the…

Celeste Cortesi’s Darna national costume at 71st Miss Universe gets nod of Ravelo family, production team

Hannah Mallorca 01/12/2023

JRB Creative Production, the production team behind the ABS-CBN series “Mars Ravelo’s Darna,” expressed its support for Celeste Cortesi as she paid homage to Darna at the 71st Miss Universe preliminary competition. Much like Darna’s iconic superhero…

LOOK: Fuschia Ravena’s national costumes

Immae Lachica 06/20/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 Fuschia Ravena just keeps on surprising all her supporters as the coronation night of the Miss International Queen Philippines 2022 approaches.  This time, this Cebuana beauty queen showcased the…

Maria Gigante’s national costume speaks of religious diversity

Immae Lachica 05/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Maria Gigante, Cebu’s representative for the Miss World Philippines 2022 pageant, shines beautifully in her national costume made by Cebuano designer Axel Que.  And aside from its intricate design, Que’s latest creation also speaks…

Miss Universe PH Lapu-Lapu called out by designer Axel Que over alleged nonpayment of national costume

Dana Cruz 05/04/2022

Designer Axel Que has expressed dismay with Miss Universe Philippines’ Lapu-Lapu City candidate Sashi Chiesa, who allegedly failed to give full payment for her national costume worn at this year’s pageant. Que explained his side of the…

Mandaue City’s Isabel Luche wears sabong-inspired national costume for MUPH pageant

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/27/2022

CEBU, Phillippines— Mandaue City’s Isabel Luche donned a sabong-inspired national costume for the Miss Universe Philippines 2022 pageant. The costume was designed by Mark Barry Luche and highlights the “colorful amalgamation of culture.” VAMP Model Management, in…

Lou Dominique Piczon highlights Badian’s hand-woven art in MUPH national costume

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 04/27/2022

CEBU, Philippines — Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) 2022 candidate Lou Dominique Piczon showcased Badian’s hand-woven art in her Banig Festival Queen-inspired national costume designed by Danny Booc. “A modern Filipiniana made of 95-percent banig. A hand-woven art…

Axel Que brings ‘Mayari’ creation to international stage for Miss World 2021

Immae Lachica 12/14/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuano designer Axel Que is not yet done. After the “Bakunawa” national costume that he made for Miss Universe Top 5 finalist Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Que is giving us another magical creation. From the…

Samantha Panlilio stuns audience with ‘Mariposa’ national costume

Immae Lachica 12/01/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The beauty of change embodied  by Miss Grand International Philippines Samantha Panlilio. Samantha wowed the audience in Thailand during the presentation of the national costumes on Tuesday, November 30.  With huge butterfly wings and…

Maureen Montagne blooms in Sampaguita-inspired national costume

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 11/05/2021

CEBU, Philippines — Philippine candidate Maureen Montagne looks stunning and blooming in her Sampaguita-inspired national costume for Miss Globe 2021. The Binibining Pilipinas organization’s official Instagram account shared the details of the national costume designed by Patrick…

National costume ni Kisses Delavin trending sa socmed

Therese Arceo 09/26/2021

Maingay ngayon ang pangalan ng ex-PBB housemate at Miss Universe PH 2021 candidate na si Kisses Delavin matapos mag-trending ang litrato nito habang suot suot ang Lapay-inspired national costume na dinisenyo ni Polly Lagyap. Marami sa madlang…

Mythical ‘Bakunawa’ comes to life in Gomez’s MUP national costume

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 09/23/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Cebu City’s bet for Miss Universe Philippines 2021 gave life to a Visayan folk icon during the pageant’s National Costume competition on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Gomez’s national costume was inspired by…

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