Cool Smashers back in familiar spot – finale

Alyssa Valdez, Jema Galanza and Risa Sato celebrate Creamline’s triumph over Chery Tiggo. MANILA, Philippines — On the brink of elimination several times, Creamline time and again found a way to survive. In desperate need of a victory, the Cool Smashers delivered one more time last night with a decisive …

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Woman singing Freddie Aguilar’s popular song goes viral

Screengrab from YouTube  Not a laughing stock. An unidentified woman went viral after she sang a popular song called “Problema” by folk singer Freddie Aguilar. There’s nothing special about it. In a video clip posted by Gio., many people on the internet were drawn to the way the woman sang the part of the …

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Philippines to host 1st UN ‘gastronomy tourism’ event in June

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 …

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The new standard in clean beauty

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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Slam Dunk king Murrell impresses Cone

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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Edwards sparks Wolves over Nuggets

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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Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana

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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Berkshire profit down 64%; Buffett sells Apple shares

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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