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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…

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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…

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Muntinlupa City will implement a 6-day liquor ban in conjunction with the 2023 Bar Exams

The local government of Muntinlupa has finalized the implementation of the liqour ban in selected areas in the city, in conjunction with the 2023 Bar Examination. According to Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon, the LGU will implement the liquor ban within a 500 meter radius of San Beda College Alabang which will serve as the…

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DOTr plans to build 400 kilometers of Bike Lane this year

The Department of Transportation announced that it aims to install 400 kilometers of Bike Lanes nationwide this year. According to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, there are many benefits of cycling to the environment as well as to human health. The secretary made the statement after the groundbreaking ceremony of the expansion of bike lanes in…

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