Coke, Pepsi top list in global count of plastic waste

A new study has found that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be traced back to just 56 companies, led by The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.  New study documents companies behind plastic waste across 5-year period. Just 56 companies fuelling bulk of plastic waste pollution, study suggests …

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The Seine: The real star of 2024 Paris Olympics

A police boat patrols along the river Seine near Pont Neuf at sunset, in Paris, on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)  PARIS—The Seine will play a starring role in this summer’s Paris Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the river, which will …

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Sue Ramirez making stage debut in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Sue Ramirez (Netflix / Release)  MANILA, Philippines — Actress Sue Ramirez will make her theater debut in The Sandbox Collective’s interpretation of “Little Shop of Horrors.” The Sandbox Collective announced that Sue will be alternating as Audrey with singer-actress Karylle Tatlonghari, who has a series of musicals under her belt …

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New music from a ‘tortured’ Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift comes up with her own breakup album, The Tortured Poets Department, which is said to be songs about the breakup of her six-year relationship with the British actor and musician Joe Alwyn. The Tortured Poets Department is a great album. Her last release, Midnights, was just nice. But …

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Crossovers repulse Highrisers to catch PVL semis bus

It will be the Crossovers’ second straight semis appearance and fourth overall since it joined the league three years ago. PVL Media Bureau Games Saturday (PhilSports Arena) 2 p.m. – Cignal vs Capital1 Solar 4 p.m. – Nxled vs Petro Gazz 6 p.m. – Akari vs SGA MANILA, Philippines – …

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A celebration of innovation,personalized care, and luxury eyewear

Actress Nadine Lustre tries out various frames in Vision Express’ Styling Studio  Vision Express, renowned for its gold standard in vision care, leads the luxury eyewear industry with cutting-edge technology and personalized services. In 2024, the brand unveiled its Spring/Summer collection at a grand event, “Summer Solstice,” showcasing nearly 150 …

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Transport projects

Department of Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista (center) meets with Asian Development Bank (ADB) officials for the fourth coordination meeting on April 24, 2024 to discuss updates on the ADB-funded transport projects, and fast-track their completion.   ***** Credit belongs to: www.manilastandard.net

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The next big love team

Francine Diaz (left) and Seth Fedelin have been stealing hearts with their on-screen chemistry  Kapamilya stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin are making their first appearance on the big screen with Regal Entertainment’s romantic dramedy My Future You, a movie to be directed by Crisanto B. Aquino. At the story …

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