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The musical based on the 1988 movie "Heathers" will be making its Philippine debut early next year with a cast led by London-based Filipina actress Geraldine Sacdalan.
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“Isang kahig, isang tuka” literally means one scratch, one peck.
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Alex Eala credits her team and trustworthy people for managing the business side of her sport.
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Wear the Philippines proudly with these handmade artisan patches that feature Filipino culture and stories.
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Chowking, the No. 1 Chinese QSR brand in the Philippines, brings back the Choco Pao this Moon Festival 2026, just in time for those who have been yearning for its return.
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After their surprise return to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan's new home is not on a royal estate.
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Ivana Alawi went viral anew last week after posting images of her overseeing relief efforts following heavy flooding around Luzon.
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Fearing a shark would bite her face, a primary school teacher decided she had to punch it.
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From the Katipunero mayor to Rizal’s staunch Bohemian ally, a full commute from one end of LRT-1 to the other end allows you to retrace the heroes that helped shaped the Philippines today.
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Tailored children's clothing from luxury brands now in one concept store.
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EcoFlow, a global leader in portable power and home energy solutions, today announced the Philippine launch of OCEAN 2 Plus, its next-generation home battery systems.
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Smart Haven Innovation is highlighting two displays built for that reality: the SH Vision Board 4K interactive whiteboard TV for a shared work area and the SH Vision Lite and SH Vision Pro mobile smart TVs for a day that does not stay in one place.
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