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“Since we’re Filipinos, indigenous vegetables are more appropriate to our body.”

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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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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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Korean makeup artist shares tips on how makeup can last heat, sweat 
A South Korean artist gave tips on how to make makeup last in humid weather at the recent K-Beauty hangout event held in Taguig City. 
 





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A global culinary adventure awaits at upcoming THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024
Anticipate unparalleled networking, collaboration, and growth opportunities amidst fully subscribed booth spaces at the THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024 featuring an impressive lineup of exhibitors from 45 countries and regions worldwide
 





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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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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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Tagaytay is most visited Cavite LGU in 4th quarter of 2023
With more than 6.5 million same-day visitor arrivals in the fourth quarter of 2023, Tagaytay City became the top local government unit for tourism in Cavite province, the Office of the Provincial Tourism Office reported last Monday, April 29.
 





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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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Get ready for the biggest price slash off TCL aircon this summer
TCL is giving significant discounts on two of its popular AC units, namely the CoolPro UV Connect+ and CoolPro Quiet+. 
 





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Get vivo Y100 for a chance to meet Alden Richards on May 4
vivo is committed to making a splash with their exciting announcements this year! Along with vivo’s launch of Y100 on April 27, it announces a meet and greet event with Asia’s Multimedia Star that will surely make summer extra special.
 





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