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In the real estate industry, the prevailing thought to this day is that when asked ‘What are the three most important factors in successfully selling real estate?’ the smart quippy answer is to say, ‘Location, location, & location.’ Experts in the industry will swear by this adage, saying that no property features such as building, ground, design, or price can hold sway over the almighty location.

The protein-packed Buddha Bowls at the Seda Vertis North buffet, is the hotel’s response to today’s healthier food trends

Having a meal with the scenic view of the Manila Bay makes it a top notch dining experience

Here’s a rundown of two films that are getting serious awards season consideration, one that should have, plus one that just misses the mark. So you know what to try and catch, and what to skip.

“This year’s Screen Actors Guild nominations were announced last week. And while the Awards will be handed out on April 4th, it’s never too early to make our predictions.”

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Before the deluge of Romance films and Love series timed to drop over Valentine Day’s weekend, let’s do a shout out for two films that truly entertain while they inspire – complemented by acting performances that shine.

With safety protocols in place, The Podium is laying out the red carpet for couples ready to dine.

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This year’s delayed Golden Globes happens Feb. 28th (Monday morning Manila time); so let’s do a fearless predictions rundown. And see on March 1, how many I got right.

Experience an exquisite candlelight dinner this February at Nikkei

Are you ready for Star Wars, Kimchi-style? Or ready to watch Zendaya tackle a mature role? And can you accept a magpie as part of the family? The Goonies head to Hawaii, is that a pitch you’d nod to? That’s this week’s streaming options. Enjoy! Space Sweepers and Malcolm & Marie drop on Netflix on February 5th.

There’ll be no argument when I say that 2020 was a very extraordinary year. Extraordinary for the wrong reasons; but insofar as it’s being unusual, I’m certain most will agree with me. For hospitals, medical centers, and the health care professionals and workers; they were the battlefront, the trenches, the front-liners of our war against the COVID pandemic that gripped almost all corners of the world.

If you love your steak, miss eating out, and feasting on that pink, marbled slab of beef, then read on and celebrate!

These days, nothing could be more romantic than a socially-distanced botanical set-up

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The novels today are a varied bunch. From literary fiction that’s fairy-tale-inspired, to a dystopian fable with epic weight loss thrown in, to southern gothic with humor, and top grade crime fiction.

This week sees the return of an Action Drama Limited Series that’s based on an excellent film directed by Bong Joon-Ho, plus a masterful film adaptation of an incendiary stage play that touches on Black Life Matters circa 1964. Then there’s a quiet film about recent Archaeology, and a YA Fantasy series that’s shooting up the charts. Enjoy!