A celebration to foster deeper connections with Cebu local artisans, creatives, and designers In its commitment to support the local community, Fairfield by Marriott Cebu Mandaue City launched initiatives to foster deeper connections with Cebu local artisans, creatives, and designers. With this, the hotel held its Hues Fashion Show on …
Read More »Miss Universe Philippines 2024 names swimwear preliminaries winners in Boracay
Acqua Boracay Angels/MUPH via Facebook MANILA, Philippines — A resort in Boracay hosted the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 swimsuit preliminaries over the weekend. All 53 official delegates wore SV Swimwear of their choice. Some opted for bikinis, others for maillots, while a few chose the traditional monokini. The Miss Universe …
Read More »National Food Month: Go for indigenous vegetables instead of imported crops – DOST, The Farm at San Benito
The Farm at San Benito’s Halal-certified Alive! Restaurant serves tasty Vegan food such as (clockwise): Plant-based Meat and Cheese Pizza; Vegetable Crudités with Hummus; Mung Bean and Rice Noodles; and Eggless Ube Cake (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo) MANILA, Philippines — When one says “healthy diet,” salad is among …
Read More »Authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of BGC
Offering a delightful culinary experience Attention Japanese food enthusiasts! Umi Matsu-BGC has officially opened its doors as of April 12, 2024, offering a delightful culinary experience for all lovers of Japanese cuisine in BGC. Nestled in Taguig City, this establishment promises to immerse you in the essence of Japanese dining. …
Read More »Ferrari opens new official dealership in Greenhills
Velocita Motors inaugurates permanent home Ferrari has opened its new permanent home in a state-of-the-art facility in Connecticut Street, in San Juan City. Operated by Ferrari’s official importer and distributor in the Philippines, Velocita Motors, Inc., the showroom is envisioned as a dynamic community hub where Ferrari owners can celebrate …
Read More »‘Under Parallel Skies’ paints a nuanced picture of life’s realities
‘Under Parallel Skies’ stars Janella Salvador (left) and Win Metawin (right) as two individuals who unexpectedly crossed paths in Hong Kong Cross-country film Under Parallel Skies hit the Philippine cinemas last Wednesday, April 17, starring Thai actor Win Metawin and Filipina actress Janella Salvador. The film delves into the story …
Read More »Investment pledges jump 15% to P607 B — BOI
Investment pledges registered with the Board of Investments (BOI), the government’s premier investment promotion and generating agency, from January to date (April 17) reached P607 billion, a 15 percent jump from the January to April 2023 performance. In January to April 2023, the BOI logged P527.24 billion worth of investment …
Read More »Surrey, B.C., Vaisakhi parade draws Sikhs from around the world
More than half a million people gathered to celebrate Vaisakhi in Surrey on Saturday, the biggest celebration of the Sikh holy day in the world, organizers say. Organizers say more than 500,000 people attended Vaisakhi parade, the largest celebration in Canada. More than half a million people attended a Vaisakhi …
Read More »Celebs gather for Angelica Panganiban and Gregg Homan’s wedding
Several celebrities have been sighted in Siargao, today, April 20. They are there supposedly for Angelica Panganiban and Gregg Homan’s wedding. Based on photos and videos that have since made it to social media, Kim Chiu, Bela Padilla are there. Maxene Magalona, Anne Curtis and daughter Dahlia, Liz Uy, Ryan …
Read More »Halal mortgages in federal budget about ‘being equal’ for Muslims, providers say
Federal budget references to mortgage products aimed at Canadian Muslims have members of the community celebrating, along with the mortgage providers that look to serve them, despite a lack of detail from the government on what is to come. Government indicated that it’s ‘exploring new measures to expand access.’ Federal …
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