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Wisp: The next wave of Shoegaze

Shoegaze singer Natalie R. Lu, better known as WISP, made her Manila debut last Dec. 6 at the Skydome, SM North EDSA.

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Arts and Culture

LIST: 5 books to read, give this Christmas

Books are meaningful and thoughtful. At first, they may seem to be a generic gift idea. But upon closer look, you will realize that books can be as personal a gift as you can get.

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The Budgetarian

Avoid hidden charges, other money-saving tips for the holidays

Here are some money-saving tips to help manage your finances better for the rest of the holiday season.

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Lifestyle Business

Initiative to empower women entrepreneurs launched in Quezon City

The Quezon City government recently launched “The KITA Initiative” to further empower women entrepreneurs and recognize their significant contribution to the economy.

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Fashion and Beauty

Beauty queens, media personalities honored at Philippine pageantry awards

The Mainstream Pageant and Events Media Circle of the Philippines (MPEMCP), otherwise known as the Philippine Pageantry Organization, bestowed recognition to individuals and entities during its recent 2nd Philippine Pageantry Excellence Awards held at the Music Museum.

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Food and Leisure

From desserts to cocktails: 6 ways to enjoy heart-friendly blueberries

Get to know the many benefits of eating blueberries.

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Health And Family

Personalized makeup workshop held for lupus warriors

Lupus warriors were treated to a makeup tutorial and demo, which aimed to uplift and empower them to continue to shine despite their challenges.

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On the Radar

Elon Musk flummoxes internet with 'Kekius Maximus' persona

Elon Musk adopted the moniker "Kekius Maximus" on X Tuesday, sparking speculation among his 209 million followers about his mysterious new handle that is a mash-up of an alt-right symbol, a memecoin, and the lead character of the movie "Gladiator."

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Rico Blanco mourns passing of dog Sylvian

Singer-songwriter Rico Blanco is mourning the death of his beloved pet dog Sylvian.

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Travel and Tourism

Beyond the view: Visit Tagaytay for some peace and quiet

More than just a getaway, Tagaytay is a place that invites you to breathe, savor, and make memories that linger long after you leave.

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Proudly Pinoy brand with international flair opens in Shangri-La Plaza

Patton is unstoppable.

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Modern Living

Ring in 2025 in a crack-free, weatherproof home

Up for flawless fixes this festive season? Have that priceless peace of mind as you welcome 2025 in a home free from cracks and holes with Bostik Super Vulcaseal.

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Gadgets

LOOK: Celebrities Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, others praise the new vivo X200 Pro

The X-series, in particular, garnered significant buzz when vivo confirmed in mid-November the unveiling of the vivo X200 Pro in the Philippines, signaling the comeback of the brand's top-of-the-line series in the country this December after its last release in 2022.

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