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GCash’s new feature shows carbon reduced by doing digital transactions

Finance app and cashless ecosystem GCash has announced its newest update, Green Transaction Alerts, which allows users to see the grams of carbon they reduced by digitally sending money and doing bank transfers.

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Sue Ramirez making stage debut in 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Actress Sue Ramirez will make her theater debut in The Sandbox Collective's interpretation of "Little Shop of Horrors."

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How to identify good vs bad loans
Loans: sums of money borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest after a certain period or time. 
 





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The diverse world of Tetra Pak carton packaging
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Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards top 6 Miss Hello Glow finalists
Hello Glow awarded its top 6 Miss Universe Philippines finalists recently in SM North The Block. 
 





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Philmar Alipayo undergoes medical procedure for heart
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GCash’s new feature shows carbon reduced by doing digital transactions
Finance app and cashless ecosystem GCash has announced its newest update, Green Transaction Alerts, which allows users to see the grams of carbon they reduced by digitally sending money and doing bank transfers.
 





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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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Disney, Starbucks celebrate warmth of friendships with new summer collaboration
The new limited-edition merchandise lineup includes colorful drinkware and lifestyle accessories inspired by the enduring bonds of friendship shared by fan-favorite Disney characters such as Mickey and friends. 
 





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Kathryn Bernardo, family's new home has elevator, slide, arcade
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Enjoy more colorful summer movie nights at home with Samsung QLED TV and Soundbar
These special offers ensure that Filipinos can recreate special cinematic-like moments at discounted prices available from April to May 31. 
 





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