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Winners of 2024 Katha Awards for Food revealed

The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) took a huge leap forward, championing Philippine food excellence as it recognized the best of the country’s export food products. 

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

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Group hosts Indie film screenings with sign language interpreters

Movie advocacy group EdukSine launched an inclusivity project where Filipino Sign Language was integrated into local Independent film screenings.

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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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Heart Evangelista fulfills dream to star in Victoria's Secret-like underwear show
Becoming a Victoria's Secret model was among the dreams of actress Heart Evangelista, a yearning that was somewhat fulfilled when she recently bannered an inclusive underwear fashion show.
 





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Winners of 2024 Katha Awards for Food revealed
The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) took a huge leap forward, championing Philippine food excellence as it recognized the best of the country’s export food products. 
 





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Age-related muscle loss: How to keep it at bay
Starting at around the age of 40, adults can lose up to 8% of their muscle mass per decade and this rate of loss almost doubles after the age of 70.
 





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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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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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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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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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Ice Seguerra shares passion for Lego Star Wars
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) singer Ice Seguerra celebrated the May the 4th Star Wars Day at the 25th anniversary of Lego Star Wars in Shangri-La Plaza Mall Atrium, featuring the singer's works and those by other enthusiasts.
 





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