Threatened by rising sea levels, Tuvaluans seek refuge in Australia
Facing the threat of getting wiped off the map by rising sea levels, the low-lying Pacific nation of…
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Vivien Bernardino is a news editor covering politics, business, entertainment, and everything in between.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from New Era University in Quezon City, Philippines.
In her spare time, Vivien enjoys binge-watching dystopian thrillers and dark comedies, getting lost in Japanese novels, walking outdoors, and trying out new recipes.
She also loves music, matcha, clothes and cats (even though she's allergic to them).
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For many years, Forever 21 was a go-to store for young women looking to stay on trend without…
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We've all felt it - the sudden, unexplained urge to pinch or squeeze whatever we find unbearably cute,…
Michelin Guide 2026 to shine spotlight on Filipino cuisine
It may be a long time coming, but the Philippines is finally having its own Michelin Guide.
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Vietnam is undergoing its biggest administrative restructuring since the 1980s to improve the government's efficiency, ease the strain…