An evening of history, arts, fashion, and local culture The City of Valenzuela culminated their 400th founding anniversary last Nov. 26, 2023 with the inauguration of Casa de Polo in Barangay Poblacion by Mayor Wes Gatchalian with guest of honor, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos. The city council joined them as …
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Beyond the Scale
Mariel adjusted her activities over the years to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle The key to Mariel Padilla’s second shot at weight loss It is an understatement to say that weight loss, especially in the age range of 30s and up, is difficult. Even celebrities are not spared. …
Read More »Tiger Sugar opens world’s first café in Philippines, collaborates with Hello Kitty
Influencers and content creators enjoying Tiger Sugar’s Hello Kitty collaboration in One Ayala, Makati City. (Tiger Sugar via Instagram, screenshots) MANILA, Philippines — To celebrate its fifth anniversary in the Philippines, Taiwanese food and beverage brand Tiger Sugar recently unveiled its first ever café concept in the world – in …
Read More »How this Canadian producer is using AI to allow artists to sing in different languages
Jordan Young and his company Hooky recently developed a technology that allows artists to sound like they’re singing in a different language. That resonated with American pop singer Lauv, who wanted to find a meaningful way to thank his Korean fans. Jordan Young wants to use technology to ‘give artists …
Read More »Zurich, Singapore world’s most expensive cities
PARIS: Zurich and Singapore are the most expensive cities in the world, ahead of New York amid the ever-rising cost of living, according to rankings published Thursday by The Economist magazine. The British Weekly estimated that prices have increased an average of 7.4 percent over the past year in 173 …
Read More »ELEVENTH HOUR — Finding hope in grassroots climate action ahead of COP28
Paris promised, so Marrakech must deliver. Oh, maybe Bonn, or Katowice, or Madrid will deliver. Oops, let’s try this again. Paris promised, and Glasgow will deliver. Still, no? Okay, Sharm El-Sheikh will deliver. Okay, maybe this time we’ll get it right; Dubai must deliver. It seems like the world is …
Read More »RIP Mali: PETA thanks Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Ely Buendia for yearslong call of elephant’s release
Mali the elephant {People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)} MANILA, Philippines — Animal rights organization the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have offered its gratitude for celebrities who have long called for the release of Mali the elephant prior to the animal’s passing. The nearly …
Read More »Collaborative showcase of Philippine art and culture by CCP, National Museum
‘Figures on Fire’ by Ang Kiukok United towards a common goal of preserving and promoting Philippine arts and culture, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Museum of the Philippines (NM) team up to present a collaborative exhibit, titled Selections from the 21st Century Art Museum (21AM) …
Read More »A brushstroke of creativity and community
Be captivated by Crimson Resort & Spa’s breathtaking views Crimson Resort & Spa recently kicked off the holiday season with a festive Filipino-themed event that not only lit up their Christmas tree but also set the stage for one of the most vibrant art showdowns on the island – the …
Read More »Angelica Panganiban gives tour of Manila ‘halfway house’
Actress Angelica Panganiban is now engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend Gregg Homan. (The Homans via YouTube, screenshot) MANILA, Philippines — Actress Angelica Panganiban gave a tour of the condo her family stays in whenever they are in Metro Manila as she, her non-showbiz partner Gregg Homan, and their one-year-old daughter …
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