A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook parts of Mindanao at 6:46 p.m. this Wednesday, February 1. Based on information released by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the epicenter of the earthquake was recorded at a distance of 14 kilometers northeast of New Bataan, Davao de Oro. The origin of the earthquake was tectonic,…
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) revealed that inmates have started using new methods to smuggle contraband such as illegal drugs into their cells. According to Jail Superintendent Xavier Solda, spokesperson of the bureau, they regularly conduct greyhound operations in jail facilities. They also conduct random checking of jail cells to ensure they…
MANILA, Philippines – On October 24, Blackbirde, a pro-Marcos vlogger with over a hundred thousand followers posted a YouTube video. True to her vlogging style, she sat close to the camera with a white wall behind her, then spoke into a lapel microphone she held with her pinching left hand. The video’s title was vague…
Bestselling author Julie Powell has passed away at the age of 49. Her husband Eric confirmed where the famous author had a heart attack. It was recognized in his book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. The said book was made into a movie in 2009 titled “Julie and Julia” starring Meryl Streep and Amy…
In the Viva Pinas” report this Tuesday, the photos that went viral on social media were shown in relation to the visit by the enforcers to the delivery rider because his rider was not wearing a helmet. And when the enforcers approached the motorcycle, it became clear that the rider’s body was actually a mannequin…
A mall movie theater in BGC, Taguig is said to have run out of tickets for the movie “Katips” by award-winning director and writer Atty. Vince Tañada, said former Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon, according to her tweet this afternoon of August 3. Former commissioner Kakampink shared a photo of her and Atty. Vince. “KATIPS is…
Suppliers have advised vendors that the price of eggs will increase due to the threat of bird flu and expensive feeds. Currently, the price of eggs in Balintawak Market in Quezon City is around P7.00 to P8.00. The suppliers raise the price of eggs every three to four days. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary…
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) reported that 54,504 families or 215,313 individuals were affected by the recent strong earthquake in northern Luzon. According to DHSUD Assistant Secretary for Support Services Avelino Tolentino, based on today’s August 1 data, 1,047 families or 3,747 individuals are temporarily staying in 42 evacuation centers. In…
As the 2022 national and local elections on May 9, 2022 draw nearer, VivaFilipinas.com opens this online survey or poll as we ask our millions of readers: Who is your next President of the Philippines in 2022?
MANILA — Dindi Pajares is still in the running for the Miss Supranational crown as she enters the pageant’s Top 12. The Filipina beauty queen joins representatives from Belgium, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Venezuela, Namibia, India, Puerto Rico, Romania, South Africa, Indonesia. Dindi Pajares has been chosen as the official delegate to represent Philippines at…