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No rule: Ito Kish on holiday decor, upcoming collaborations

Notable furniture designer Ito Kish said this year, people are free to let loose and enjoy the holidays in their own spaces with no rules on how these would look like.

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"Our investment in agriculture is to ultimately help uplift our farmers and grow the Philippine dairy industry."

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Creating World of Frozen: Disney creative director shares process behind ‘most magical place on Earth’

Behind this “beautiful and nostalgic environment” is “a very long process” for “a very complicated project."

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The Budgetarian

The way out is in: Solving your money, other problems by being mindful

Last weekend, I attended the triple celebration event of our national social scientist, Honey Carandang, PhD at the Pinto Museum.

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Lifestyle Business

Unlimited games, arcade: Timezone office effective at keeping employees happy – GM

Good news to today’s gamer generation: there is an office in the Philippines where arcade games are not only free but are unlimited and are actually part of the job!

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Fashion and Beauty

Filipina ‘TikTok docs’ specialize in ‘Barbie’ nose, waist, arms

This Christmas, having a Barbie doll is no longer just an option, because looking like one is now made more accessible to Filipinos.

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Food and Leisure

World of Frozen food includes slow-cooked lamb, Olaf ice cream, Arendelle treats

Eating in the newly opened World of Frozen theme park in Hong Kong Disneyland is an experiential journey, said park director of food and beverage Manfred Wong.

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Health And Family

No baby plans yet for singer Yeng Constantino

Singer Yeng Constantino and husband Victor "Yan" Asuncion revealed that they have no plans yet to have a baby.

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On the Radar

Triumph in Q4: SM Supermalls takes home prestigious accolades

SM Supermalls has recently garnered awards from esteemed recognition platforms for its impactful endeavors that enhance the well-being of Filipinos, including the Asia CEO Awards, Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners by the Department of Health (DOH) and the 2023 Dragons of Asia Awards.

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Pet Life

Hachiko, Japan's ever-faithful dog, turns 100

Locals and foreigners alike queue up to snap photos with the statue of the Japanese Akita dog Hachiko outside one of Tokyo's main train stations.

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Travel and Tourism

WATCH: World of Frozen as seen from Oaken's Sliding Sleighs

Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs is the ride for those who want to see a wonderful view of Arendelle without worrying too much about surprising twists, turns and plunges.

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Shopping Guide

Ayala Malls unveil more 'Symphony of Lights' locations, new gift exchange concept

The popular lights show at Ayala Malls, "Symphony of Lights," will be lit in more of its malls across the country in time for the holiday season.

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Modern Living

No rule: Ito Kish on holiday decor, upcoming collaborations

Notable furniture designer Ito Kish said this year, people are free to let loose and enjoy the holidays in their own spaces with no rules on how these would look like.

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Gadgets

Take home bundles of deals with ASUS and ROG Share 2023 holiday promo

The ASUS and ROG Share holiday promo returns this year with up to P52,400 worth of freebies up for grabs.

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