In a notable development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has documented a significant increase in the presence of Filipino fishermen at Bajo de Masinloc Shoal. This positive shift comes on the heels of BFAR’s recent strategic deployment, ensuring the delivery of essential food and oil supplies to support the local fishing community….
A distressing situation unfolded on Haroun Al Rasheed Street in western Gaza, where civilians gathered around food aid trucks. According to reports, Israeli tanks and drones opened fire, resulting in 104 fatalities and 760 individuals sustaining injuries. The aid trucks attempted to evacuate the area, inadvertently causing further harm to civilians. The ongoing crisis has…
Lawmakers in the Lower House challenge Senator Imee Marcos to substantiate her issues concerning the P5.768-trillion 2024 national budget. The legislators specifically pointed out the bicameral conference committee, where the senator participated and signed the final budget report. According to Lanao del Norte Representative Mohammad Khalid Dimaporo, for those seeking answers, they should refer to…
PAGASA has issued a warning to expect hotter weather in the coming days. According to Analiza Solis, the chief of the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section at PAGASA, temperatures in Northern Luzon may soar to over 40 degrees Celsius. This temperature does not yet include the heat index felt by an individual. The heat index…
Heart Evangelista, in her renewal of wedding vows with husband Sen. Chiz Escudero, showcased effortless beauty. The actress and fashion icon graced the ceremony in a stunning Elie Saab couture gown. Harper’s Bazaar Singapore captured Heart’s ethereal look, sharing breathtaking photos taken by BJ Pascual. The post features a detailed caption about the exquisite gown,…
The Filipinos should be reminded of their responsibility to protect our country’s sovereignty. This was announced by Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro as he commemorates the 127th anniversary of the death of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal today, December 30. The secretary also said that Rizal was a visionary and patriot who inspired others to…
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…
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…
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…
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…