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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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Banana taped to a wall sells for P365M in New York

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COMMENTARY: The gold standard

The Palawan Gold is a collection of affordable gold coins and bars designed to make investing in gold accessible to more Filipinos.

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A leading provider of specialized massage services in the Philippines celebrated its 6th anniversary by opening another branch.

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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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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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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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