MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya star Daniel Padilla celebrated his 29th birthday with family and friends in Tanauan, Batangas. According to an ABS-CBN News report , Daniel's guests included ABS-CBN big bosses Carlo Katigbak and Mark Lopez. Daniel's mom Karla Estrada said that she's happy with Daniel's birthday celebration. "I'm very …
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Filipinos becoming more mindful of snacking habits – State of Snacking report
for Mondelez International MANILA, Philippines — Global snacking company Mondelez International has released the fifth edition of its State of Snacking report. According to the report, consumers are eating more small meals, snacking mindfully with attention and intention, staying loyal to their favorite snack brands, and choosing snacks made more …
Read More »Miss Universe Philippines 2024 awards Top 3 National Costume winners
MANILA, Philippines — Alexie Brooks (Iloilo), Janet Hammond (Southern California), and Tamara Ocier (Tacloban) were proclaimed the Top 3 winners at the recently concluded National Costume Competition of Miss Universe Philippines 2024 in Sultan Kudarat. The Sultan Kudarat provincial tourism office, in a social media post, wrote, "Tonight, we dazzle …
Read More »A BEVi of world-class Filipino products
for Beauty Elements Ventures Inc. Now in its 18th year, BEVi, the maker of Kojie.san, continues to innovate and expand its portfolio — reaching success beyond beauty, skincare and wellness. MANILA, Philippines — “Born to bloom” best describes this world-class Filipino brand’s journey. Established in 2007, Beauty Elements Ventures Inc. …
Read More »Beauty queens, popular surnames make Century Tuna Superbods 2024 cut
MANILA, Philippines — Familiar faces in the pageantry world and even familiar last names from sports and showbiz were among the 36 men and women who will vie at this year's Century Tuna Superbods. Over a hundred fit men and women started as early as 7 a.m. to present themselves …
Read More »Recipe: Homemade apple thirst quencher
MANILA, Philippines — Absolutely no sodas for summer! We want to keep it light, healthy and refreshing, so it has got to be a fruit juice concoction — and we’re not talking about sugar-rich powdered juices and juice drinks that have very little real fruit juice content in the first …
Read More »Budget carrier HK Express launches Clark-Hong Kong flight
MANILA, Philippines — Good news to frequent travelers to Hong Kong who live north of Manila and usually exit the country via Clark International Airport (CRK). HK Express will be flying to and from Clark International Airport on a regular basis starting June 6, 2024. The budget carrier of Cathay …
Read More »Recipe: Ilocos Sur’s Chicken Pipian
MANILA, Philippines — Before he took on a very important role in the local politics of Ilocos Sur, Vigan City Mayor Jose "Bonito" Singson hosted a group of media friends to help promote Vigan, as it was then in the running for the New 7 Wonders-Cities of the World honor. …
Read More »Nico Bolzico says Tili an ‘amazing, protective’ ate to Maëlys
MANILA, Philippines — Content creator and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico is in awe of his eldest daughter with wife Solenn Heussaff. Speaking to members of the media including Philstar.com, Nico was asked about any realizations since Tili — whose full name is Thylane Katana — got a younger sister in Maëlys …
Read More »Signs of grief
I have been in a miserable state lately. For the past three weeks I have been almost unable to move out of bed. I force myself to eat breakfast — a small bowlful of oatmeal or an egg. Spoonfuls of kangkong and pork from sinigang for lunch. Six lenguas de …
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