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The warm and lazy days of summer are here again and that means dressing with coolness and comfort in mind.
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For as long as people can remember, April 1 is day for laughter, teasing, jokes, and pranks.
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While society often describes the financial sector as a “man’s world,” studies show that women tend to make smarter, steadier financial decisions.
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Marites Ang, President and Chief Executive Officer of restaurant chain King Chef, recalled to Philstar.com how from being a foodie, she was able to put up a restaurant and grow her brand to have eight branches, with another one on its way, in 15 years.
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With pageant heavyweights like first Filipina Reina Hispanoamericana winner Winwyn Marquez and Miss International 2018 first runner-up Maria Ahtisa Manalo competing at this year’s Miss Universe Philippines, the competition indeed is on a tight-rope.
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To eat an “authentic” Chinese food with no MSG or whatsoever seemed like only a dream — but not for Chinese restaurant chain King Chef, whose first branch in Banawe, Quezon City is being prepared to be converted into Juwei by King Chef, envisioned to prepare nutritionist-certified Chinese dishes that are “clean” to the core, said President and Chief Executive Officer Marites Ang.
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Close to 40 wish children were transformed into mini Snow Whites for the day, and more than 80 wish children and their families took part in themed activities, a private screening of the film, and a tour of the new “Snow White”-themed installation in the mall’s main atrium.
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The Future Circular Collider has not yet received a political green light or funding. Even if approved, the vast project would not start operations until the 2040s — or be completed until the end of the century.
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Pet parents should follow these best practices to help their beloved fur babies beat the summer heat and stay healthy and strong throughout the season.
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Crowds flocked to Tokyo's top locations to take photos and hold picnics under the elegant dark branches bursting with pink and white flowers, known as "sakura" in Japanese.
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From upgrading your gadgets and refreshing your wardrobe to stocking up on essentials, this birthday sale is the perfect time to add to cart and check out your must-haves!
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“Oh, sobrang saya! It’s been three years na, so very, very happy!” she told Philstar.com about her condo, which she calls "Casa De Gray," in Pasig City.
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Here are a few of the ways Microsoft has marked computing culture.
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