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GCash builds digital ecosystem where women can thrive

In its mission to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines, GCash is paving the way to create a digital ecosystem where women can thrive along with their businesses and families. 

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Arts and Culture

CCP's 'The Met Live in HD' returns with iconic Verdi, Puccini operas

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)’s "The Met Live in HD" opera production series returns on stage this March with an impressive lineup of iconic operas for its ninth season.

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The Budgetarian

’Yung utang ko hindi katangahan’: Sharon Cuneta gives tips how to handle debts

Her debts, she clarified though, are “good debts” and not from gambling or vices.

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Lifestyle Business

GCash builds digital ecosystem where women can thrive

In its mission to boost financial inclusion in the Philippines, GCash is paving the way to create a digital ecosystem where women can thrive along with their businesses and families. 

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Fashion and Beauty

'BeautyCon2024: Journey Into Beauty' is the biggest beauty event of the year!

Attendees can expect to do a lot of shopping as all participating brands will be offering special discounts, offers and freebies exclusive to the four days! 

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Food and Leisure

Malaysia’s Secret Recipe opens 1st Philippine restaurant

Secret Recipe’s success is proof of what Walt Disney had been saying all along – dreams do come true.  

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Health And Family

Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo

Philmar Alipayo shares last message he received from late Jaclyn Jose

Champion surfer Philmar Alipayo, Andi Eigenmann’s fiancé, shared the last message he received from the late Jaclyn Jose. 

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On the Radar

'Love the idea, failed execution': RR Enriquez chimes in on Chocolate Hills resort issue

Host-model and self-titled "Sawsawera Queen" RR Enriquez shared her thoughts regarding the viral issue of a resort situated in the vicinity of Bohol's Chocolate Hills.

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Pet Life

4th Impact deletes GoFundMe page for dog donations after heavy backlash

After receiving heavy criticisms online, girl group 4th Impact has deleted their GoFundMe page asking for donations for their 200 dogs. 

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Travel and Tourism

Contiki launches first ever trip to the Philippines

Contiki, the leading social travel brand for 18-35s, has announced its first ever trip to the Philippines. Named “Philippines Island Hopping,” it gives travelers the chance to explore the country’s most famous tourist hotspots in less than two weeks.

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Shopping Guide

Sharon Cuneta thinks luxury brands are good investment. Here’s why

Thinking of buying a luxury bag or shoes but you’re not sure if they’re worth it?

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Modern Living

Joe Jonas sells New York condo for nearly P300M

Singer and Jonas Brother vocalist Joe Jonas has sold his New York City condo in Manhattan's Nolita area for $5.36 million or P298 million.

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Gadgets

ASUS redefines smart productivity for modern era with two new Zenbooks

These Zenbooks combine intelligent productivity features and AI capabilities into sleek, eco-conscious and highly portable designs.

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