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MANILA, Philippines — The rumors are true. vivo's newest smartphone in its Y Series portfolio, vivo Y36, is coming soon to the Philippines after it was launched in Thailand and Malaysia earlier in June 2023. vivo's growing Y Series lineup is known for fun and stylish smartphones with superb performance …

MANILA, Philippines — LGBTQIA+ groups Bahaghari and University of the Philippines (UP) Bahaghari expressed their support for actor Awra Briguela and condemned the authorities who arrested her, claiming the incident was another example of police brutality and gender-based violence. Videos circulated online last June 29 of Awra getting into a …

MANILA, Philippines — Paolo Ballesteros led an all-queer underwear fashion show. Celebrating everybody and every body, the historic night featured models across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum as they brought their loudest and proudest selves wearing pieces by Thian Rodriguez paired with Avon’s new Flexicomfort Intimate Apparel line. The night highlighted the …

MANILA, Philippines — Bimby Aquino Yap has reconnected with his father, basketball star James Yap, after nearly a decade as he appears to follow in his mother Kris Aquino's footsteps of entering the entertainment business. James spoke to Philippine Daily Inquirer columnist Dolly Ann Carvajal about how Bimby, who recently …

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Dolly de Leon has been invited to become a member of the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. This means that Dolly will be an eligible voter at the Oscars beginning the 2024 ceremony, likely under the Actors branch but like all Academy members, will …

MANILA, Philippines — Another year means another bang-for-the-buck bash is going down in 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Although an annual tradition, this year’s 7-Eleven Day promises to be anything but boring because this time, it’s the ultimate pantry party that’s worth writing a shopping list for. Eager to reward the best …

MANILA, Philippines — Singer-actress Karylle confessed not knowing a Sarsuwela song by heart that she can immediately sing to, and she is not alone. Ask random strangers today what Sarsuwela is, and chances are they will not know one or even a song from it. "I looked up Sarsuwela. Ano …

If there’s one thing American design has got down pat, it’s the heritage of craftsmanship that still allows clothes to be cozy and comfy. And isn’t great style all about being at your most comfortable? Miranda Kerr’s all-American laidback yet thoughtfully considered sensibility shows in her line of Greenguard-certified recycled …

This year, the iconic toothpaste brand pulled out all the stops and brought together five powerhouse couples to show just exactly how close couples can get when they have all day Ama-Zinc fresh breath. Dubbed the “#closeupCouples,” these pairs are sure to bring out the kilig in whatever they do—be …

MANILA, Philippines — Guided by its mission to build a better world by helping every place become a great place to work, award-giving body Great Place To Work recently revealed its list of the Best Workplaces in the Philippines for 2023. In the Small category, or companies with less than …