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Miss Universe Philippines 2025 reveals personality showcase online poll result

The Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) organization announced the top five delegates in the Personality Showcase, those who made it to the top rung of its ongoing online poll.

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Rap musical 'Hamilton' ends run at Kennedy Center after Trump takeover

The cancellation was a sharply worded rebuke to Trump's takeover, part of his blitz of policy changes that are upending the city and the country as he attacks people, causes and policies that he describes as being too liberal.

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Shop, save and glow: Watsons Nationwide Sale is here!

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Filipino company introduces uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles in Thailand office

Universal Robina Corp. (URC)’s Thailand office has made great strides in its effort toward environmental preservation, as its employees are now wearing uniforms made from recycled PET plastic bottles.

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2 Michelin-star Korean chef commends Filipino chefs as 'talented'

Chef Sun Kim, the founder of the 2 Michelin-star restaurant Meta in Singapore, had a wonderful time working with Filipinos over the weekend for his limited engagement in the country.

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What is Respiratory Syncytial Virus? Doctors explain lesser-known virus

Respiratory Syncytial Virus is a common, contagious virus affecting the lungs and breathing passages.

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3 ways you can kickstart a healthier lifestyle

The new year is the perfect time to focus on health and wellness. For many, setting fitness goals and building better habits mark the first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle.

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"Megastar" Sharon Cuneta mourns the passing of her pig Bacon.

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WATCH: Onboard the Siargao party boat, 3 islands to visit, 'mukbang'

In Siargao, the party boat makes island hopping more exciting — even on a rainy day!

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Supermarkets, convenience stores driving unhealthy food sales, obesity rates — study

A collaborative study published in Nature Food shows that the global rise of food retail chains like supermarkets and convenience stores are driving unhealthy food sales and fueling obesity rates.

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‘That's why it's the Siargao curse’: 'Afam,' blind surfer share life in island paradise

For him, there is no place like Siargao.

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Phone brand reveals AI improvements at Mobile World Congress 2025

Phone brand Oppo announced its artificial intelligence strategy during a technology summit at the Mobile World Congress 2025 held in Barcelona, Spain.

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