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Thailand wins Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 in Cebu; PH's Galapia 3rd runner-up

By balita.fyi Newsdesk ยท Editor: Bart Sakwerda ยท ยท AI-written from the reports listed below

Thailand's Sofia Sasiwararin Atsawahirankarn was crowned Miss Asia Pacific International 2026 in Cebu on Saturday night, GMA News reported. Philippine bet Gabrielle Galapia finished third runner-up. Costa Rica's Gia Franceschi was first runner-up and South Africa's Nompumelelo Amandla Malindi second runner-up. In the preliminary competition, the Philippines won Best in Swimsuit and Best in Evening Gown, according to Daily Tribune.

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Cebu City landslide kills grandmother, 2 grandchildren in Barangay Pulangbato

A landslide in Barangay Pulangbato, Cebu City, killed a grandmother and her two grandchildren, both 5 years old, GMA News reported. The mother of one of the children survived. The barangay captain said a crack on the mountain, possibly caused by the magnitude 6.5 earthquake in September 2025, is being looked at as a cause. About 75 families were evacuated, and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau barred them from returning for a month.

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PVL: Choco Mucho rallies from two sets down to beat Capital1 in Cebu

Choco Mucho came back from two sets down to beat Capital1, 22-25, 18-25, 25-17, 25-20, 15-8, on Saturday at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena in the opening of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series, GMA News reported. Eya Laure had 22 points, 15 receptions and 12 digs. Sisi Rondina-Rosales added 12 points and Maddie Madayag 11.

SportsCebu2 reports

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PVL: Creamline sweeps Akari in Cebu to open All-Filipino title defense

Creamline beat Akari 25-18, 25-21, 25-18 on Saturday at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena to open its title defense in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, GMA News reported. Jema Galanza scored 16 points and added 14 receptions and eight digs, while Jeanette Panaga had five blocks. The Manila Times noted the return of captain Jia De Guzman to the lineup.

SportsCebu4 reports

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PVL opens 10th season in Cebu with Creamline, Choco Mucho games

The PVL opens its 10th season on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena, The Manila Times reported. Choco Mucho, with Cebu-rooted Sisi Rondina, faces Capital1 at 1 p.m., followed by a Spikers' Turf match and Creamline against Akari at 6 p.m. According to BusinessMirror, the All-Filipino Conference is now split into three series: Siklab, Sigla and Sinag.

SportsCebu City, Cebu3 reports