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The online services of Sony's PlayStation consoles went down for several hours on Tuesday, the Japanese firm said, affecting gamers around the world.

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Arts and Culture

Philippines' 1st musical theater rave party set in October

GMG Productions, the production company that hosts award-winning musicals in the Philippines, through its StageDoor initiative, will host the country's first-ever Musical Theater Rave.

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From ‘Team Bahay’ to 15 years strong: How a student grew her hair extensions business
Now 15 years old, the brand has stayed afloat all these years, even through the COVID-19 pandemic, said Denise, because of the following:
 





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From blah to better: Winwyn Marquez bares beauty queen transformation secret
How important is hair for a celebrity and a beauty queen?
 





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3 simple hacks to unlock tasty and balanced meals
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Ogie Alcasid congratulates daughter Leila for engagement to Curtismith
Ogie Alcasid's daughter Leila and long-time boyfriend, indie singer Curtismith, are now engaged. 
 





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WATCH: Philippines' 'biggest amusement park' Fantasy World opens
An indoor amusement park in Quezon City, claimed to be the biggest in the country, was formally launched last Friday with an area spanning nearly 3,000 square meters.
 





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SM celebrates Spongebob's 25th anniversary
SM Supermalls celebrates the 25th anniversary of Spongebob by inviting his fans to an Instagram-worthy setup of Bikini Bottom.
 





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Oro Inodoro Awards returns to honor country's best public restrooms
The Oro Inodoro Awards, formerly known as the Golden Kubeta Awards, is back to honor the best public restrooms in the Philippines.
 





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Gamers hit by global PlayStation outage
The online services of Sony's PlayStation consoles went down for several hours on Tuesday, the Japanese firm said, affecting gamers around the world.
 





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