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The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines and Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office (KTO-Manila), in collaboration with Jenny House, AMOREPACIFIC Philippines, and SM Aura, are thrilled to announce its first-ever beauty event, “K-Beauty Hangout”, that will be held next month. Scheduled to take place on April 12 at Book …

CULINARY HERITAGE. The Slow Food Educators of Panay, represented by its spokesperson Dr. Mary Gemma Rose Rodriguez (second from left), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), represented by Regional Director Florencio Sunico Jr., sign an agreement for the development of competency standards for the preservation and promotion of …

The growing popularity of QR codes warrant vigilance from usQers for their own safety How to keep yourself safe when using QR codes Quick Response (QR) codes are everywhere these days – from placing your order at a restaurant to transferring funds, accessing the latest news, or paying bills using …

Claude-Michel Schönberg, composer and co-creator of ‘Miss Saigon’ (Philstar.com / Kristofer Purnell)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine return of beloved award-winning musical “Miss Saigon” after over two decades also marks the return of its co-creator Claude-Michel Schönberg to the country after eight years. Schönberg was last in the Philippines in …

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has renewed its call to preserve the culinary heritage of the Philippines and advocate for sustainable food security as the nation marks Filipino Food Month. DOT-National Capital Report (NCR) Sharlene Zabala-Batin stressed that food plays a crucial role in shaping the Filipino identity and culture …

NEXT GIANT CAKE. La Trinidad Mayor Romeo Salda (left) and Vice Mayor Roderick Awingan pose beside the replica of the proposed “kayabang” cake that will be featured in the 2025 Strawberry Festival. Kayabang symbolizes abundant strawberry harvest. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot) LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The strawberries produced in this …

Easy seated pose, usually for meditation and grounding. MELBOURNE, Australia — A woman caught on security camera doing a full yoga routine before allegedly breaking into a bakery and stealing an almond croissant, a pair of shoes and some cleaning products has been charged, Australian police said Wednesday. An unnamed …

#JusticeForKillua is trending on X on Tuesday, March 19, as netizens call for accountability against a man who brutally killed a dog in Bicol.  In a viral video posted across social media platforms, a man identified as Anthony Solares chasing and viciously beating golden retriever Killua. The footage showed Anthony …

Giant pastel blooms, cute egg-shaped seats, and mo Digital creator, design and photographer teacher, and entrepreneur Winnie Wong, together with her husband Patrick Soriano, celebrated their daughter Suri’s first birthday last March 10, 2024.   The “Bunnyland” party theme was a no-brainer for Winnie with Suri being born in the …

MUST-SEE. Aerial view of the Pilgrimage Island at Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. It features Stations of the Cross with life-sized statues and a 263-step staircase leading to the 55-foot Christ the Savior statue. (Photo courtesy of DOT Region 1 Facebook) ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – The Alaminos City government …