Manny Jacinto as Qimir in ‘The Acolyte’ (Star Wars / Lucasfilm) MANILA, Philippines — It is the fourth of May weekend, and in true “Star Wars” fashion, Filipino-Canadian Manny Jacinto invites viewers to watch his upcoming starrer “The Acolyte.” The upcoming Disney+ series is a prequel to the popular main …
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The Cebu lechon was also recently featured in Netflix’s original series “Street Food.” (Netflix / Release) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will host the first United Nations forum on gastronomy tourism for the Asia-Pacific region in June, a two-day event that seeks to raise awareness on the potential for culinary …
Read More »The beauty industry is never short on discovering hero ingredients and incorporating them into new product lines that benefit consumers. Leading health, wellness, and beauty retailer Watsons has found just that in the fragrant rose as it introduces the new Prestige Rose from its Naturals line. Crafted with over 90 …
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Actress Francine Diaz and Orange & Lemons frontman Clem Castro have already patched things up after a confusing incident at a recent event caused a stir online. In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN, Francine and Clem, along with the event organizer, cleared the air about the now-viral videos showing the …
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REIGNING PBA Slam Dunk king David Murrell has the hops and could excite Barangay Ginebra fans because of his ability to dunk if given a chance to showcase his wares. Yet, Gin Kings coach Tim Cone saw something different from the 27-year-old Filipino-American, just a week after the team signed …
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LOS ANGELES: Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending champion Denver in the final minutes for a 106-99 victory in Saturday’s (Sunday in Manila) NBA playoff series opener. Edwards made 17-of-29 shots from the floor, 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and all six free …
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GABORONE, Botswana: Chinese auto brands such as Haval, Cherry, Tank and JAC generated interest among local car enthusiasts at the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Over the last five years, Chinese-made vehicles have entered the competitive landscape of Botswana’s automotive industry. Chinese brands …
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OMAHA, Nebraska: Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter profits plummeted along with the paper value of its investments, but the company said Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that most of the businesses it owns outright performed well. The company reported a $12.7-billion profit, or $8.825 per Class A share, in the quarter. That’s roughly …
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After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, provincial governments across the country are beginning to see their finances flounder. Combined provincial budget deficit on track to swell from $10.6B last year to $28B this year. After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, …
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Authorities in Maine say they have figured out how to regulate a fishery that is so out of control in Canada, the federal government has shut it down this year — the third shutdown in five years — putting 1,100 people out of work. U.S. state sees only a few …
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