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Cheska and Kendra Kramer help spread awareness on cervical cancer

As a young content creator, Kendra Kramer knows all too well that she has a powerful platform to effect change in the lives of her millions of followers, specifically when it comes to health and wellness matters.

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Arts and Culture

Van Gogh painting falls short of expectations in Hong Kong auction

A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist's shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism sold for US$32.2 million at a Hong Kong auction on Thursday, falling short of expectations that it would fetch a record-breaking price.

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The Budgetarian

Do you want to design your financial life for the better? (FQ Book 3 is here!)

So, if our go-to solution called financial education does not work, what do we do now?

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Lifestyle Business

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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Fashion and Beauty

Philippines’ Chelsea Manalo very busy with Miss Universe training; tight-lipped on pageant plans

At a recent interview with Philstar.com at the opening of Lacoste Pop-Up store in Greenbelt 5, Makati City where Chelsea was a guest, the Filipino-American model asked not to be squeezed about her pasarela, gown, national costume and other elements leading to her Miss Universe finals battle, where she will vie to snag the country’s fifth Miss Universe crown.

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3 simple hacks to unlock tasty and balanced meals

You can create budget-friendly meal plans and discover healthy and delicious recipes when you use the latest nutrition service innovation from Nestlé, the Nestlé Goodnes platform.

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Doc Willie Ong to run for Senate despite battle with cancer

Celebrity doctor Willie Ong will join the Senate race at the May 2025 elections despite his battle with cancer.

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'Please don't eat my cat': Trump parody song goes viral

A pet-loving part-time musician is fast becoming a global star by gently poking fun at Donald Trump for suggesting that Haitian immigrants are making a meal of America's cats and dogs.

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Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng proves cash cow for Thai zoo

Moo Deng went viral on TikTok and Instagram for her cheeky antics, inspiring merch, memes and even craft tutorials on how to make crocheted or cake-based Moo Dengs at home.

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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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Shopping Guide

Here’s why you can't miss Landers Superstore's 'Super Crazy Sale' this month

Landers Superstore is set to make waves again with the return of its Super Crazy Sale from September 25-29, 2024.With thousands of premium items up for grabs, including the much-awaited Piso Sale, it’s a sale you won’t want to miss.

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Modern Living

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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Gadgets

vivo V40 breaks sales records with 8x revenue growth on Day 1

vivo is celebrating a record-breaking launch as the vivo V40 soared past expectations on its first day on September 28.

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