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All-Filipina Everest story lives on in ‘Live the Dream 2’ book launch

The triumph of three Pinay mountaineers who conquered the legendary Mt. Everest was once again celebrated and heralded as the book Live the Dream 2 was officially launched last May 17 at Rockwell Center in Makati.  The event brought together members of the Philippine...

GCash, Cebuana Lhuillier Bank enable access to  savings for more Filipinos

The eC-Savings on GSave allows users to save directly from their GCash wallet  Only 1 out of 3 Filipinos can save, with half of them opting to save their money at home, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. However, this traditional way of...

STRONG PARTNERSHIP NEEDED TO CURB GAMBLING ADDICTION: TENGCO

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco today called for stronger collaboration among gaming industry stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with problem gambling and addiction. Speaking at the 2nd International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Addiction in Quezon City,...

Joel Torre Reflects on Life and Health: Taking care of yourself is taking care of your loved ones

When veteran actor Joel Torre’s face appeared on a “Missing” billboard in a major highway, social media, fans were left both puzzled and concerned. However, the campaign soon revealed its true purpose: a thought-provoking advocacy effort to raise awareness about Respiratory Syncytial Virus...

Lenten Relaxation and Easter Bliss at Richmonde Hotels

This Lenten season, Richmonde Hotels present an array of special offerings for reflection, relaxation, and celebration from tranquil staycations to delightful dining and exciting Easter activities. With thoughtfully curated room packages, flavorful dining selections, and fun activities for all ages, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas,...

Portable Magic: Books and their power to transport worlds…and why reading books has to be encouraged in the Philippines

The child loved reading fairy tales. But she had a very peculiar view of Prince Charming. “Mama,” she told her mother. “I don’t like this Prince Charming.”    “Why?” her mother asked.    “Aba, meron na siyang Snow White, meron pa siyang Cinderella. Meron pang...

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World’s most translated website jw.org features 24 PHL languages

At least 24 Philippine languages are now on jw.org, known to be the most translated website in the world, with more than 1,000 languages...

K-Pop fans master the Comeback—streaming, voting, and charting like a pro

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QC gov’t and BillionBricks launch PH’s first net-zero home

The Quezon City government and sustainable housing startup BillionBricks unveiled the country’s first net-zero home on Wednesday as part of efforts to promote affordable...