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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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Banana taped to a wall sells for P365M in New York

A fresh banana taped to a wall — a provocative work of conceptual art by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan — was bought for $6.2 million (P365 million) by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur at a New York auction

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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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Booksale closing down some branches, entering 'new chapter'

Popular local book store Booksale is closing down some of its branches as it embraces a "new chapter."

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Chelsea Manalo's 'twin' Chidimma Adetshina from Nigeria could have represented South Africa

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WATCH: Sinangag with a twist by celebrity chef JP Anglo

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Specialized massage services provider marks 6th anniversary, opens new Makati branch

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Filinvest lights up the holiday season

Filinvest is lighting up the holiday season with festive tree lighting ceremonies and family-friendly activities across its various malls and leisure developments.

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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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Anticipation is high as the enchanting Disney Cruise makes its debut in Asia, fulfilling the dream of countless kids and kids at heart in the region.

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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

Heart Evangelista shares glimpse of Paris apartment

Kapuso star Heart Evangelista gave a glimpse of her apartment in Paris, France. 

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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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