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'Focus on what's in front of you': Maris Racal offers advice for breakup recovery

Actress-singer Maris Racal shared some pieces of advice for those going through or recovering from a breakup.

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'Humans of the North' shines spotlight on dying Banaue woodcarving industry

NLEX Corporation’s award-winning digital series “Humans of the North” presents a new episode titled “Pag-ukit ng Pamana” that delves into the dying art of woodcarving in Banaue, Ifugao.

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The Budgetarian

Enjoy up to 20% rebate, free Singlife Visa Debit Card with ‘Pay & Protect’

Singlife Philippines, the country’s leading digital life insurer, has launched its Pay & Protect program. This offers customers up to P2,000 monthly rebate in Singlife Credits for using their Singlife Visa Debit Card.

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SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim honored as eminent leader in Asia at 2024 ACES Awards

The prestigious award recognizes distinguished leaders who have achieved remarkable success for over a decade, consistently demonstrating resilience, visionary insight and unwavering commitment to growth. 

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Fashion and Beauty

Kirk Bondad pays tribute to Igorot roots for Mister World 2024 national costume

Kirk Bondad makes the Top 20 of the National Costume competition at Mister World 2024 with his Igorot-inspired costume. 

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Food and Leisure

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Chefs Aaron Isip of Kasa Palma and Chef Alfred Santiago have teamed up to create a fiery four-course dinner, available only for one night in Solaire's Waterside.

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Pediatric experts call for more awareness on invasive meningococcal disease

Two pediatric experts are calling for more awareness on invasive meningococcal disease or IMD in the Philippines given the number of local cases that lead to fatalities.

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Newest hot spot: LA Chicks brings Nashville heat to Alabang

The South's food scene just got a whole lot hotter with the grand opening of LA Chicks, a fast-casual restaurant that's set to redefine your fried chicken experience.

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Pet Life

Insurance platform covers financial assistance for burial expenses, missing pet coverage

Pet insurance ensures that pets receive quality medical care and empowers pet owners to be better “fur parents.”

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Lakbay Pinas: New things to do in Cavite, Clark, Cebu

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) recently held their first-ever Lakbay Pinas.  

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Gifts that give more: Luxury gift options with a ‘billionaire’ effect

Do you want to be a billionaire so freaking bad?

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Modern Living

Filipinos want to buy e-vehicles but concerned about infrastructure, maintenance — study

A study conducted by automobile manufacturer Ford in the Philippines found that nearly half of Filipinos want to buy an electric vehicle.

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Gadgets

Two decades of Nintendo's top-selling DS console

The Nintendo DS remains the Japanese company's biggest commercial success, having sold 154 million units worldwide, making it the second most-sold video game console, behind Sony's PlayStation 2.

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