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Groot, Vision cocktails new additions to Marvel menu in Hong Kong Disneyland

The Archivist at Disney's Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong added to its menu three new cocktails inspired by Marvel Comics characters.

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Marcos-based 'Here Lies Love' scores 4 Tony nominations

"Here Lies Love," the musical based on the rise and fall of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, earned four nominations at the 2024 Tony Awards.

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The Budgetarian

Safe shopping: Protection plans for online purchases launched

Regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with e-commerce platform Lazada to offer Filipino shoppers protection plans for their online purchases.

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Tony Tan Caktiong, Harvard alumni featured in month-long photo exhibit

Three Filipino entrepreneurs and Harvard Business School alumni will see their works go on display at a month-long charitable photo exhibit.

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Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates enjoy arcade rides with kids

Each of the candidates had a child in tow (and to look after) while enjoying their choice of rides or games.

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Groot, Vision cocktails new additions to Marvel menu in Hong Kong Disneyland

The Archivist at Disney's Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong added to its menu three new cocktails inspired by Marvel Comics characters.

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Kristine Hermosa talks about 6th pregnancy, qualities Oyo takes after dad Vic Sotto

Kristine Hermosa said her husband Oyo Boy takes after his father, TV host Vic Sotto.

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On the Radar

Unlock exclusive shopping and dining perks with your beep™ card at One Ayala Mall

Great news for beep™ card holders! Embrace a world of exclusive shopping and dining rewards at One Ayala Mall, Makati City.

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Male hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be female

Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact a she, the zoo where the wallowing giant lives said.

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Iloilo overtakes Bacolod as most affordable Philippine tourist destination

Online travel agency Agoda found that in the Philippines, Iloilo is the most affordable tourist destination during the summer months of April and May.

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Earth Month 2024: Sustainable picks for healthier lifestyle, greener earth

Plastic pollution and marine pollution — these are some of the pressing environmental issues in the Philippines in 2024, according to a report by earth.org.

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AC Bonifacio buys van as 1st 'big girl purchase'

Dancer-actress AC Bonifacio bought herself a van as her first major purchase.

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Aspiring director Alden Richards on directorial debut, how to use tech in filmmaking

Alden Richards is looking forward to working with the actress after working with her in their movie with the working title "Out of Order," produced under Viva.

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