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The art of the micro-joy: How to stay soft in a loud world

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Beyond Manila: How small presses are reshaping Philippine literature

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The Budgetarian

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“Isang kahig, isang tuka” literally means one scratch, one peck.

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The art of the micro-joy: How to stay soft in a loud world

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Designer childrenswear Kids Around opens 1st PH store in Makati

Tailored children's clothing from luxury brands now in one concept store. 

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Modern Living

EcoFlow brings next-gen home battery system to Philippines, provides smarter way to take control of solar power

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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Gadgets

Smart Haven’s place in the modern entrepreneur’s day

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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