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In traditional Indian folk medicine, the practice of consuming gomutra (cow urine) is widely promoted as a miraculous remedy for severe illnesses, including advanced cancers.
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The cast of the upcoming limited Manila run has been unveiled with Filipina Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante among the actors.
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Introducing an integrated methodology toward modernizing network capabilities for IRs and hotels.
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Filipino-born fashion designer Alexis Monsanto will open Los Angeles Fashion Week with his Spring-Summer 2027 collection, “Ode to Odyssey.”
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"From street food to fine dining, every dish is crafted with care and passion, singing with the flavors of the nation."
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Actress and social media personality Rica Peralejo expressed disappointment over the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) requirement for content creators and other digital earners to display a registration seal on their online platforms.
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Noise pollution is known to have a major negative impact on wildlife.
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Cebu is becoming a destination where there is always another reason to stay a little longer.
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If you want to avoid the holiday rush, take a quick stroll through the mall to have an idea of what’s already available.
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HomeView is meant to act as a family command center, controlling connected features such as lights, locks, thermostats and cameras.
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The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said its draft rules and regulations on the sale and importation of refurbished mobile devices will provide consumers with a safer, more value-conscious and affordable alternatives amid rising prices of new mobile devices.
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