PARIS, France — Removing cars from an expanse around the Eiffel Tower to create a green pathway sounds pretty good on paper, but the mayor of Paris is struggling to win over residents and above all the police force to revamp one of the city's most celebrated views. Thousands of …
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St. Luke’s unveils center for structural heart and vascular interventions
MANILA, Philippines — St. Luke’s Medical Center recently unveiled its Center for Structural Heart and Vascular Interventions (CSHVI). With this facility, the hospital will now be able to offer comprehensive, albeit minimally invasive options of care for patients with complex heart and vascular diseases, as it is designed to pioneer …
Read More »Miss World promotes 71st edition final show to be held in India
MANILA, Philippines — By the second week of March, the 71st edition of the Miss World competition will unfold at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai, India. The Miss World Organization recently rolled out the promotional video for the forthcoming event. "In the land of cultural diversity, India welcomes …
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My husband Loy had a few strange habits. He never gave gifts on birthdays, Christmas or Valentine’s Day. But he gave no-occasion gifts. He was the same with his children and grandchildren. But this year, after leaving us almost a month ago and for reasons I don’t understand but appreciate …
Read More »‘May anger, may issues’: Master Hanz Cua says showbiz breakups will continue this year
MANILA, Philippines — Feng Shui Master Hanz Cua revealed that there are more celebrity breakups this Year of the Wood Dragon. In an interview with Philstar.com during the Watsons Chinese Lunar Year celebration, Cua said this year's breakups will be full of anger and issues. "This year maraming pang posibleng …
Read More »In photos: Chinese New Year treats at Quezon City Chinatown Banawe fair
MANILA, Philippines — It's the first day of the Year of the Wood Dragon, and for those who are still in the metro and looking to celebrate the Chinese New Year, they can head on to Banawe in Quezon City. A portion of the street actually hosts an ongoing three-day …
Read More »Liza Soberano celebrates Kathryn Newton’s birthday in Universal Studios
MANILA, Philippines — "Lisa Frankenstein" co-stars Liza Soberano and Kathryn Newton celebrated the latter's birthday by visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. Liza shared on her Instagram account images of her and Kathryn spending the day at the theme park; Kathryn turned 27 last February 8. "Spent the whole day yesterday with …
Read More »Butter naman next? Jessy Mendiola on Peanut’s nickname, having another baby
MANILA, Philippines — Jessy Mendiola revealed that she was the one who came up with Peanut, the nickname of her and Luis Manzano's firstborn, Isabella Rose. The actress revealed this tidbit and more when she graced the Watsons Health Expo 2024 in SM Megamall as the brand ambassador of Health …
Read More »On sonic symphony and heartfelt honors
The Johann Strauss Society of the Philippines (JSSP), led by chairman Monaco consul general Dr. Fortune Ledesma and president Olga Martel, hosted a mesmerizing dinner event in cooperation with the Austrian Embassy Manila at the ambassador’s residence, featuring the musical prowess of Isabela Samson Madero, ARSM. Under the gracious welcome …
Read More »British Vogue taps 40 fashion icons for EIC’s final cover
MANILA, Philippines — The editor-in-chief of British Vogue Edward Enninful finished his spell at the magazine with a cover featuring fashion icons including the likes of Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Serena Williams, Victoria Beckham, and Oprah Winfrey. British Vogue tapped 40 celebrity women from different tracks and trajectories for its …
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