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MANILA, Philippines - Swatch and The Philippine STAR announce the winners of “My Bullish Art Contest.” The awarding ceremony for the 14 winners takes place today, March 7, 2 p.m., at the Swatch Store in Greenbelt 5, Ayala Malls.

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Looking at Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner from across a table is largely different from watching them lose their shit in song in front of a sea of their fans.

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