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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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Initiatives to label books as written by humans, and not artificial intelligence, are gaining ground following a string of scandals where authors were suspected of using the technology without admitting it.
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Robert Jordan Jr., Ruben Lugtu II and Samuel Cariño continue to lead Global Dominion through its expansion, enhancing not just Filipinos’ access to credit, but financial education as well.
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These nutrient-dense root vegetables contain natural dietary nitrates that are known to help relax and widen blood vessels to improve blood flow and thus lower blood pressure.
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More than 40 institutions joined HSSP and HCT Academy in a national discussion on clinical readiness, patient safety, faculty development and simulation-based learning
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More reasons to stay active, with 108 pickleball courts nationwide, SM is the country’s largest destination for pickleball, bringing communities to play and connect!
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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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For restaurateurs Andrew and Aiko Amante, moving to SMDC Cheerful Homes wasn’t just a relocation—it was a strategic return to family life.
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Tecno turned the evening into a visual story around the idea of “Make It Lighter.”
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