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Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo wins People's Choice Award at 1st Miss Cosmo 2024

The Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo took home two awards, including People's Choice Award, at the inaugural edition of Miss Cosmo 2024 held on October 5 in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. 

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'ManilART '24' presents multi-awarded artist Ed Coronel's masterpieces

After initially pursuing a career in physics and technology consulting, the former University of the Philippines (UP) Physics professor ventured into the world of art.

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Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo wins People's Choice Award at 1st Miss Cosmo 2024
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Recipe: Gourmet burger with fruity mayo plus bonus jam
Chef Chris Valdes shared how to make the burger, from its brioche bun to the blueberry mayonnaise, that makes it so much more special than other gourmet burgers.
 





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Unlocking inner champion: 4 ways to sustain running as a hobby
Follow these tips for a more consistent running routine. 
 





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Red Horse Beer remains sole Filipino name on Top SEA Brands, climbs 2 spots
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Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng proves cash cow for Thai zoo
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Apo Whang-Od's Buscalan village now more accessible via new bridge
A hanging bridge and pathway funded by actor-politician Robin Padilla offers easier access to the Kalinga village of Buscalan, the residential area of legendary "mambabatok" Apo Whang-od.
 





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Bamboo experts holding training, seminar this October
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Get rid of photobombs in 1 tap! Honor flagship phone now features AI eraser
Following the successful launch of the HONOR 200 series, the latest flagship killer is set to receive a significant AI-powered update this September.
 





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