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Mauled Australian swimmer recalls punching shark

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Beyond Manila: How small presses are reshaping Philippine literature

For writers living outside the commercial publishing hub of Metro Manila, bringing a manuscript to print has historically meant navigating a crowded bottleneck.

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How to avoid 'isang kahig, isang tuka'

“Isang kahig, isang tuka” literally means one scratch, one peck.

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Wear the Philippines proudly with these handmade artisan patches that feature Filipino culture and stories.

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Yes, make your adobo with lamb ribs.

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After their surprise return to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan's new home is not on a royal estate.

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Mauled Australian swimmer recalls punching shark

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From Balintawak to EDSA: How LRT-1 retraces Philippine heroes, history

From the Katipunero mayor to Rizal’s staunch Bohemian ally, a full commute from one end of LRT-1 to the other end allows you to retrace the heroes that helped shaped the Philippines today.

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Designer childrenswear Kids Around opens 1st PH store in Makati

Tailored children's clothing from luxury brands now in one concept store.

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Modern Living

EcoFlow brings next-gen home battery system to Philippines, provides smarter way to take control of solar power

EcoFlow, a global leader in portable power and home energy solutions, today announced the Philippine launch of OCEAN 2 Plus, its next-generation home battery systems.

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Smart Haven’s place in the modern entrepreneur’s day

Smart Haven Innovation is highlighting two displays built for that reality: the SH Vision Board 4K interactive whiteboard TV for a shared work area and the SH Vision Lite and SH Vision Pro mobile smart TVs for a day that does not stay in one place.

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