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It should be no surprise then that most activities this long weekend revolve around all things red, white, blue, and yellow.
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In Ronald Ventura's "LUNA," Venice and Malabon blur into one tidal geography, bound by water, memory, vulnerability and the same moon.
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I’m on my second attempt to read the entire bible.
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Local brands have distanced themselves from Brandon Espiritu and Jether Palomo after the Filipino-American pageant winners drew backlash.
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The bag was created from traces of collagen from the femur of a T?Rex found in the US state of Montana 25 years ago.
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Enjoy indulgent buffets, scenic staycations and rewarding dining deals to make the occasion more meaningful.
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Books contain more than just creative stories of love, adventure, suspense, and everything in between, they also possess benefits for the mind and body once reading is made a regular habit.
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Savoy Hotel Manila recently brought its Plant a Sampaguita advocacy to two of Pasay City's most treasured heritage institutions.
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Videos taken by witnesses and published by Norwegian media show the disoriented animal galloping through the streets of the Norwegian capital, weaving around cars and pedestrians.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Manila introduces a fresh perspective on modern hospitality.
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SM Hypermarket’s Complete Home is back!
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The 5-star serviced residence introduced its latest themed suite in collaboration with Cebu brand, Casa Selma.
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As governments around the world struggle with ways to reverse plunging birth rates, new US studies suggest they have ignored a key culprit — the smartphone.
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