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Coron-Puerto-El Nido? The Funny Lion offers a seven-day expedition across Palawan for its 10th year

The Funny Lion has curated a seven-day expedition across its three destinations in Palawan (Coron, El Nido, and Puerto Princesa) that will take every kind of explorer for beyond-the-ordinary adventures.

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

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Louvre says Mona Lisa could get a room of her own

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, the world's most famous portrait, could get a room of its own in the Louvre, the museum's president said on Saturday.

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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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Lifestyle Business

A BEVi of world-class Filipino products

In celebration of its 18th anniversary, BEVI gathered its partners, suppliers, distributors at the Grand Ballroom of Manila Marriott Hotel for a night of glitz, glamour and gratitude.

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WATCH: Marian Rivera does Asoka-style Marimar beauty reel

Kapuso star Marian Rivera brought back her well-loved character Marimar.

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Filipino burgers to compete globally as Philippines join World Burger Tour for 1st time

Burgers inspired by Filipino delicacies Sisig, Adobo and Ginataang Langka are vying to be part of the global menu of an international restaurant-bar chain.

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Nico Bolzico says Tili an 'amazing, protective' ate to Maëlys

Content creator and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico is in awe of his eldest daughter with wife Solenn Heussaff.

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On the Radar

Daikin's centennial celebration: A milestone fun run with a purpose

Daikin made history on April 28, 2024, by hosting its first-ever fun run entitled “Daikin: Run for Clean Air 2024” at Bridgetowne, Pasig City, celebrating its remarkable 100 years of innovation.

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Pet Life

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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Coron-Puerto-El Nido? The Funny Lion offers a seven-day expedition across Palawan for its 10th year

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Shopping Guide

R’Bonney Gabriel goes Divisoria shopping

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel went to Divisoria for fabrics shopping.

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Bicolano engineer invents paint that reportedly reduces up to 60 percent heat

A Bicolano engineer invented a thermal insulating powder, which can reportedly reduce indoor heat temperature to up to 60 percent.

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Gadgets

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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