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World's oldest man John Tinniswood dies at 112 — Guinness

Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and died on Monday.

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"I would never change how I live my life. We learn from our mistakes, we learn every day, we learn something new and we got to take that and bring to the future..."

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Before the curtains open: Theater actors reveal process before debut

In its 10th year, the SNB festival showcased six original musicals, all composed of first-time composers, directors, and actors in musical theater.

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The Budgetarian

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Even with lots of ‘girl math’ and a big “Bahala na si Batman!” attitude, it’s important to balance spontaneity with strategic planning to truly maximize your budget. Here’s how you can make the most out of every peso during a trip:

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Lifestyle Business

Meet Lazada’s top affiliates and learn how you could earn extra, too

One of the pioneers in commission-based affiliate program in the country is Lazada, which has been committed to helping Filipinos generate creative income in the ecommerce platform and beyond.

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Fashion and Beauty

Filipino designer behind 'Wicked's' iconic hats

Filipino Harvy Santos, Senior Milliner for the Hollywood blockbuster "Wicked," came a long way and found his own yellow brick road to the Land of Oz, now working on the film’s most iconic costume pieces.

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Food and Leisure

Don Don Tei opens 2nd branch at Greenhills Mall

Exciting news for Japanese food lovers: Don Don Tei, known for its authentic Osaka-style rice bowls, has opened its second branch in the Philippines at the 5th Level of Greenhills Mall.

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Health And Family

Jitters plus menstruation? How first year students from PUP are navigating college

Kotex was present at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines last October 7 to give away free Kotex Freedom products. Its pop-up booth also sparked conversations about periods, self-expression and menstrual health.

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On the Radar

World's oldest man John Tinniswood dies at 112 — Guinness

Tinniswood was born in Liverpool on August 26, 1912, and died on Monday.

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Pet Life

Insurance platform covers financial assistance for burial expenses, missing pet coverage

Pet insurance ensures that pets receive quality medical care and empowers pet owners to be better “fur parents.”

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Travel and Tourism

Paris still top Christmas destination for Filipinos — research

The French capital of Paris remains the ideal Christmas destination for Filipinos, according to new online search data collected by security review website Cloudwards.

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Shopping Guide

Gifts that give more: Luxury gift options with a ‘billionaire’ effect

Do you want to be a billionaire so freaking bad?

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Modern Living

Filipinos want to buy e-vehicles but concerned about infrastructure, maintenance — study

A study conducted by automobile manufacturer Ford in the Philippines found that nearly half of Filipinos want to buy an electric vehicle.

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Gadgets

Two decades of Nintendo's top-selling DS console

The Nintendo DS remains the Japanese company's biggest commercial success, having sold 154 million units worldwide, making it the second most-sold video game console, behind Sony's PlayStation 2.

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