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'Kailangan magpa-apekto': Andrea Brillantes on dealing with Internet noise, social media bashing

Young actress Andrea Brillantes gave her advice on how to deal with social media noise by spending time away from the Internet.

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“Since we’re Filipinos, indigenous vegetables are more appropriate to our body.”

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Arts and Culture

3 Filipinas among 2024 Pulitzer Prize finalists

Three Filipinas — photographer Hannah Reyes Morales, Davao visual artist Ren Galeno and Fil-Am investigative journalist Nicole Dungca — are among the finalists for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize this year.

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The Budgetarian

Safe shopping: Protection plans for online purchases launched

Regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with e-commerce platform Lazada to offer Filipino shoppers protection plans for their online purchases.

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Lifestyle Business

Timezone expands beyond games with new store openings

Timezone opened its newest and one of its largest venues in UP Town Center in Diliman, Quezon City recently.

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Fashion and Beauty

Thailand's Bright makes history at Met Gala debut

Thai actor Vachirawit Chivaaree, popularly known as Bright, made his Met Gala debut at the fashion event's 2024 edition, becoming the first-ever Thai star to grace fashion's biggest night.

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New BGC resto-bar gives strong ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’ vibes

Can’t get enough of “Can’t Buy Me Love”?

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Health And Family

'Kailangan magpa-apekto': Andrea Brillantes on dealing with Internet noise, social media bashing

Young actress Andrea Brillantes gave her advice on how to deal with social media noise by spending time away from the Internet.

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On the Radar

Jason Wade of Lifehouse Live in Manila for a night of soulful melodies, timeless hits

Jason Wade, the creative force behind Lifehouse, has been at the forefront of making albums and touring with the band for almost 20 years.

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Pet Life

Male hippo in Japan zoo turns out to be female

Betrayed by its DNA and unmanly toilet habits, a hippopotamus in Japan thought for seven years to be a he is in fact a she, the zoo where the wallowing giant lives said.

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Travel and Tourism

Filipinos plan to spend more on travel in 2024 than year before

Around 70% of Filipinos are planning to spend more on travel in 2024 compared to the year before, according to data collected by travel agency Klook.

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Lego Star Wars unveils 25th anniversary sets, promos

In time for "Star Wars" Day last May the 4th, the Lego Star Wars franchise marked its 25th anniversary with new sets, exclusive freebies, and discounts.

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Modern Living

AC Bonifacio buys van as 1st 'big girl purchase'

Dancer-actress AC Bonifacio bought herself a van as her first major purchase.

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Gadgets

Still perfecting your home-office space? Enhance it with these 6 tech solutions

As we continue the home office trend, it’s essential to explore better tech solutions. Here are some noteworthy items that could enhance your home office and motivate you further.

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