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Today, the Manila Film Center may simply be another imposing building along Roxas Boulevard, but through Laya’s story and this remarkable visual world, we are reminded of the ambition that built it, the people who paid the price for it and the history that should not be forgotten.
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A decade ago, we, especially parents, were all captivated by the concept of grit.
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What began as a family’s passion for sharing home-cooked treats has evolved into a beacon of community-driven agricultural enterprise in the highlands of Bukidnon.
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Target Pro by Watsons celebrates 10 years of delivering dermatology-targeted solutions
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Prince Harry has said in a new interview that his children Archie and Lilibet are "happy" at their new school in England.
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The festival’s seven full-length films and 19 student short films continue to screen at participating cinemas, with several late-afternoon and evening screenings for the coming weekend already sold out.
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Preventive care for dogs should not take a break when the rain comes or when drought dries up the land.
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The Taiwan Talks: Travel Taiwan, Film Your Way event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Ruby A & B, 4F of Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria. Pre-registration is required for attendees.
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If you want to avoid the holiday rush, take a quick stroll through the mall to have an idea of what’s already available.
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Glaiza de Castro is selling her family's holiday home in Baler after indicating a shift in plans and priorities.
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The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, took place in May and were discovered by Google in July.
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