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Singlife Philippines, Globe expand partnership to offer Budget Protect insurance coverage via GlobeOne App

Singlife Philippines, the country’s leading digital life insurer, has strengthened its partnership with Globe Telecom to introduce Budget Protect, an embedded insurance product which customers can avail with every Globe bill payment made through the GlobeOne App.

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Arts and Culture

Positive reads: 8 books that teach readers to fall in love with life

Fill your heart and mind with stories that celebrate life, spark joy, and inspire you to find beauty, love and meaning in your everyday life.

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The Budgetarian

Singlife Philippines, Globe expand partnership to offer Budget Protect insurance coverage via GlobeOne App

Singlife Philippines, the country’s leading digital life insurer, has strengthened its partnership with Globe Telecom to introduce Budget Protect, an embedded insurance product which customers can avail with every Globe bill payment made through the GlobeOne App.

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Lifestyle Business

Print smarter! How parents and business owners can stay on top with Epson EcoTank L5290

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Fashion and Beauty

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 names Boracay swimsuit challenge finalists

Miss Universe Philippines 2025 announced the Top 8 finalists of the swimsuit showcase last Saturday night. The standouts were:

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Food and Leisure

Recipe: Creamy Butter Mamon

You might have always wondered how professional bakers bake their pastries so beautiful.

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Health And Family

Matcha, coffee, milk tea, yogurt: How to maximize trendy flavors for good health — doctor

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Foreigners run in N.Korea's first Pyongyang Marathon for six years

North Korea held its first Pyongyang International Marathon in six years on Sunday, with hundreds of runners taking to the streets of the capital and citizens cheering them on.

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Pet Life

All fur love: Pet fair held in Quezon City

RHK Land and The Velaris Residences redefined luxury living, proving it extends beyond opulent interiors to champion the spirit of coexistence between humans and animals.

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Travel and Tourism

Top reasons to visit Hong Kong

These, too, have endeared Hong Kong to Filipinos:

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Family Cinema: Finally, a movie theater where kids can be noisy and play

Family Cinema, a special theater at the cinema level (fifth floor) of Robinsons Opus Mall in Quezon City, welcomes families and kids of all ages. 

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Modern Living

Exclusive

Australian summer 'aesthetic': Interior designer shares styling hacks

Australian lifestyle brand Anko recently partnered with Nicole Rosenberg, founder of Melbourne-based Liberty Interiors and a famous Australian interior designer, to design the condo space using the brand’s products. She shared easy, expert-approved ways to create a beautiful and functional home.

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Gadgets

Nintendo Switch 2 gets early mixed reviews

Gaming specialists who have handled Nintendo's new Switch 2 say the console is a clear upgrade on its predecessor, but it lacks must-have new features and the progress comes at a steep price.

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