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WATCH: Actual crucifixions in Angeles City, Pampanga

Actual crucifixions of devotees are practiced in Barangay Lourdes Northwest in Pampanga's Angeles City.

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WATCH: Actual crucifixions in Angeles City, Pampanga

Actual crucifixions of devotees are practiced in Barangay Lourdes Northwest in Pampanga's Angeles City.

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The Budgetarian

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Visita Iglesia: St. Gallen Cathedral, Abbey of Saint Gall in Switzerland

It is considered as among the last great sacred structures of the Baroque period.

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Shopping Guide

Sales, promos, sustainable picks: Travel must-haves that go the extra mile 

Here are some shopping options for your next getaway:

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Martha Stewart houseware collection now in the Philippines

It features ceramic dinnerware, serveware, flatware, and glassware — plus kitchen essentials like cookware, cutlery sets, and tools designed for everyday use.

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Gadgets

Meta to train AI models on European users' public data

People based in the EU who use Meta platforms can opt out of having their data used for generative AI training purposes.

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