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MANILA, Philippines — Australia-based arcade chain Timezone continued to mark its 25th year in the Philippines by "re-launching" the country's first-ever branch. Timezone first arrived in the Philippines in January 1998 at the Ayala Center Cebu's second floor near the heart of Cebu City, and that very branch was revamped …

Whether due to long work hours or to escape the hot and humid weather, Filipinos tend to seek shelter indoors as much as they can. The downside to this, however, is a vitamin D deficiency risk. A study revealed that out of 369 randomly selected Metro Manila office workers, 58-percent …

ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES, Spain: As the sun rises in the Gulf of Cadiz on Spain's southern tip, a team of fishermen lifts the tip of a vast system of nets with bluefin tuna trapped inside. “Hoist!” they cry before men in wetsuits jump into the water to deliver a …

MANILA, Philippines — Television personality Kris Aquino saw off her youngest son James "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. who flew home back to the Philippines to be with the rest of their family while Kris continues with her immunotherapy. Kris shared a series of photos on her Instagram embracing and bidding …

MANILA, Philippines — Actress Jennifer Lawrence has expressed intense eagerness to reprise her role of Katniss Everdeen from "The Hunger Games" franchise should the opportunity arise. In an interview with Variety while promoting her upcoming movie "No Hard Feelings," Lawrence was asked about the possibility of returning as Katniss in …

MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso actor Khalil Ramos will be making his stage debut as he is included in the cast for 9 Works Theatrical's restaging of "Tick, Tick… BOOM!" Khalil is the alternate for the lead role of Jon, whose primary actor is Jef Flores who originated the character during …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American lawyer Marlene Gonzalez is advocating for the passage of a divorce law in the Philippines, emphasizing the importance of providing married couples with another chance at love. In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com, Gonzalez was asked about the implications of engaging in a massage with extra …

MANILA, Philippines — Fitness enthusiast Syra Garcia, grandmother of actress-host Coleen Garcia, celebrated her 70th birthday with a sultry boudoir shoot. Coleen posted on her Instagram account a Reel of Syra in a black and white undergarments by Adrianne Concepcion under dim lights. Several clips see Syra holding up a …

MANILA, Philippines — British singer-songwriter Sam Smith and award-winning singer Madonna have released their collaboration single "Vulgar," evoking heavily of the two artists' controversial yet popular nature. A collaboration between the two singers had long been teased, as far back as when Madonna introduced Smith and Kim Petras to perform …

MANILA, Philippines — A number of Filipino movies — classic, beloved, and everything in between — will be available on streaming platform iWantTFC as the Philippines celebrates its 125th anniversary of independence this upcoming June 12. In a selection aptly named "Digitally Remastered Classics" are all-time award-winning films such as …