Nicaragua wins first Miss Universe crown
Miss Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios has been crowned the new Miss Universe. Palacios, 23, was named the winner of the 72nd Miss Universe competition on Saturday night in San Salvador, El Salvador. She was crowned by R’Bonney Gabriel, the ninth American woman to win Miss Universe. In second place was Miss Thailand Anntonia Porsild, followed by Miss Australia…
Philippines’ Michelle Dee among Missosology’s final top picks for Miss Universe 2023
As a new queen is set to be crowned Miss Universe 2023 on Sunday, Nov. 19 (Philippine time), online pageant site Missosology has revealed their final picks for the finals—and it includes the Philippines’ very own Michelle Dee. The 72nd edition of the prestigious pageant concluded its preliminary swimsuit, evening gown, and national costume segments earlier this week, taking the 84 delegates…
Melanie Marquez has been a source of inspiration for Michelle Dee’s evening gown for the Miss Universe preliminary competition
A captivating tribute to her legendary mother, Melanie Marquez, who was Miss International 1979, Michelle Dee was presented with an evening gown created by Mark Bumgarner, a Filipino fashion designer, during the Miss Universe Preliminary Evening Gown Competition. The evening gown was not just a dress, but a conscious attempt to pay homage to a…
Miss Universe prelims: Michelle Dee is a standout during the Miss Universe 2023 swimsuit competition
Michelle Dee, the Philippine representative for the Miss Universe pageant, was a dazzling performer as she took the stage during the preliminary swimsuit competition on Thursday. Dee was one of the 94 candidates from all over the world who competed in the event. Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel hosted the event and the 84 contestants walked…
Melanie Marquez’s message for Michelle Dee’s journey to Miss Universe: ‘Claim it!’
As the fight of our country’s Michelle Dee for the Miss Universe pageant is approaching, her mother, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez, once again expressed her all-out support. Recently, the VIVA FILIPINAS interviewed the veteran beauty queen where she recalled the preparation for the pageant she once participated in in Tokyo. “I studied Japanese so…
Michelle Dee, is leaving for El Salvador for the Miss Universe 2023 pageant
Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee will go to El Salvador this October 31. A public send-off will be held at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 for the departure of the Pinay beauty queen and everyone is encouraged to attend and join in. The coronation night of Miss Universe will be held…
Death toll in Gaza City has climbed to over 4-K
The death toll continues to rise as the war between Israel and the militant group Hamas continues. Based on the latest data released by the Hamas health ministry, 4,137 individuals in the Gaza strip have been left dead by the said chaos. From that number, it is said that 16 were killed in the compound…
2 Filipinos injured in ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel
The Philippine Embassy in Israel has recorded the number of Filipinos injured due to the attack by the militant group Hamas in some parts of Israel. According to the Philippine Embassy in Israel Consul General and Deputy Chief of Mission Anthony Mandap, two Filipinos have been reported injured amid the ongoing unrest in the said…
PBBM extends condolences to those killed in Israel, condemns Hamas attack
The Philippines extends its deepest condolences to those who lost their family members and loved ones in the attacks carried out by Hamas militants this Saturday in the country of Israel. The Philippines also condemned the attacks, especially against communities and civilians. In the message of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he said that the Philippines…
South Korea plans to hire more Pinoy caregivers – envoys
The South Korean government announced that it is studying to hire more Filipino caregivers. According to South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-Hwa, it met with the DMW and DFA because it is interested in sending more Filipino caregivers to Korea. He said, Filipino caregivers have a high reputation around the world and there…
