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Arts + Culture
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‘Hunger Games’ prequel casts Tom Blyth as young President Snow
‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ is set to be released in November 2023
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Here’s the story behind the cradle nests seen in Fort Santiago
Visual artist Kristine Lim honors all mothers this month of May with ‘Ugoy’
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‘Bridgerton’ season three will all be about Penelope and Colin
Calling all Team #Polin
Campus
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CEU is Safety Seal certified by DILG
Centro Escolar University is granted the Safety Seal Certification by the Department of Local Interior and Local Government (DILG) which affirms its compliance with the minimum public health standards set by the government on the conduct of limited face-to-face laboratory classes.
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CEU Dentistry alumna passes 2020/2021 bar exam
Centro Escolar University School of Dentistry alumna, Dr. Eileen Eika Dela Cruz embarks on her second profession now as a lawyer after passing the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
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CEU inclusion program adviser receives Autism Advocate Award
Centro Escolar University Inclusion Program adviser Ms. Romina Bautista received the Autism Advocate Award by the Philippine Association for Citizens with Developmental and Learning Disability (PACDLD) in celebration of the World Autism Awareness Day at the Gateway Gallery, Araneta City in Quezon City.
Fashion
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Virgil’s shoes to initiate the new renaissance
And how you could grab a pair of the Louis Vuitton and Nike ‘Air Force 1’ by Virgil Abloh.
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Fashion forward
What you wear can take you from here to there, backward, forward, into the center of now, or anywhere you want. The year is young, still new and, if you follow the Lunar Calendar, you have more than a whole new year ahead of you. What are you wearing? Where are you headed? Go far and go fast. Jump!
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Give it to AESPA
What this Fast rising K-pop girl group wore to 2021 Asia Artist Awards, where they harvested many distinctions, including Rookie of the Year.
Fashion + Beauty
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Binibining Pilipinas 2022: Here are our favorite looks seen at the pageant’s Grand Santacruzan
These candidates look stunning!
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LOOK: The Fendace collection is finally here
The time of power collaborations is now. With this, Fendace, a partnership between Fendi and Versace which was first announced in September 2021, takes shape as a unique moment in fashion with the whole collection finally going on sale May 12.
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Apart from nailing Met Gala’s themes, Blake Lively also matches its carpets
“When the carpet matches the Blakes.”
Food
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It’s tea-off time!
World Tea Day is this week
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Caffeine on wheels: This coffee shop sells unique coffee drinks out of a Volkswagen Kombi
If you see an orange 1973 Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi parked in a food park, that’s Kombi Brew (sometimes spelled KombiBrew), a mobile coffee shop whose unique creations has been steadily gathering a loyal fanbase that began with the biking community, but now includes everyone else.
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WATCH: Erwan Heussaff and Sassa Gurl discover hidden gems on this food app
Meet Indie Eats, the new GrabFood program championing small businesses
Fun Page
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NETFLIX AND CHEERS: Four movies to get the kids into the Christmas spirit
Wear your knee-high stockings, prepare that mug of hot chocolate, tuck in that bedsheet, and watch these Netflix originals that will surely ignite the spirit of Christmas.
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Movies for Halloween that won’t make you turn the lights off (we swear!)
Not in the mood for spine-tingling thrillers after all the real-world happenings? Check out these Halloween favorites that strike a balance between spooky and heartfelt.
Home + Design
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Wilcon Depot opens milestone 75th store
Wilcon Depot Gapan serves as the second store in Nueva Ecija after the company's first entry into the province with the opening of Wilcon Depot Cabanatuan in 2017.
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‘Turning Japanese’ and The Grand Midori Ortigas
Federal Land embraced the Japanese Zen philosophy to create an ideal address – a sanctum of mindful inner peace, set within the dynamic Ortigas Central Business District.
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VIRAL: Check out this customized bamboo hut
The couple shares how they came up with this cool idea
Leisure
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Joy to the world of art
Advanced Happy Easter to all you dear readers! May this Holy Week be a period of rest and family reunions, but more important for us to draw closer to our Heavenly Father by showing charity to others and asking for forgiveness for our shortcomings! I recommend prayers and meditation even on your vacation.
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Be a smart shopper in the New Year
Great deals, big discounts, and mall-wide sales ring in 2022 at your go-to malls
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What will it take to get the world to just look up?
Netflix hosts world premiere of apocalyptic film Don’t Look Up at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York
Life + Leisure
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LOOK: S Maison’s Lakbay Museo is now open again
Explore the best of the Philippines in just 1,000 steps
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8 cool things to do this summer in Ortigas
With all the hustle and bustle in the Metro, you need to chill out and experience an #AwSMBurstOfSummer with SM Megamall and The Podium! Here’s everything you need to check out this Summer time.
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Puregold remains to be the consistent sari-sari store partner with the return of the Tindahan Ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention
On May 19 to 21, Puregold returns with the Tindahan ni Aling Puring Negosyo Convention 2022 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City.
Lifestyle Columnists
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DWIZ 882 AM bags ‘Radio and Online Host of the Year’
ANGEL THOUGHTS
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Stronger women for a stronger world
Angel Thoughts
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Racing in relay: Real-world delays to heart attack treatment
Ischemic heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in our country, reaching 56.76 thousand cases from January to June 2021, according to preliminary estimates[1] from the Philippine Statistics Authority. The figure accounts for 18.7 percent of total deaths nationwide, far from the 10.2 percent share contributed by cerebrovascular diseases (ranked as the second leading cause of death), and from the 5.7 percent share contributed by COVID-19 cases (ranked as the fifth leading cause of death).
Moms + Babies
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Spend your special mom-ents at Novotel Manila
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s about time to start planning on how to treat the most important woman in your life. Whether you’re staying at home or surprising her with a special Sunday brunch or rejuvenating spa treatment, Novotel Manila offers more ways to celebrate Mom’s day on May 8.
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This survey will help you decide what Mother’s Day gift to buy
Still haven’t decided what to get your moms this Mother’s Day? This survey just might help you decide what kind of gift to send to them.
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A tale of two cakes… and a cookie, for Mother’s Day
As Mother’s Day approaches, there are some social media feeds I keep one eye on, curious as to what specials these feeds will come up with. Naturally, cakes, cookies, and other delectable goodies figure prominently as reasons for my stalking these feeds.
Moms + babies
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LOOK: S Maison’s Lakbay Museo is now open again
Explore the best of the Philippines in just 1,000 steps
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Mom Nadine Samonte’s experience with diaper rashes on baby
Doctor shares how to treat them
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Are you ready to be a Green Mom?
Switching to an eco-friendly parenting style takes a lot of dedication and planning. Going green is a lifestyle that serves a lifetime purpose—to improve the quality of your child’s life and save mother Earth.
People + Parties
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What will it take to get the world to just look up?
Netflix hosts world premiere of apocalyptic film Don’t Look Up at the Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York
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Some flowers bloom at night
Dark Pop Queen FLØRE blossoms anew with her second EP Romaniac.
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Breaking glass ceilings: British Ambassador Laure Beaufils
Our newly-installed British Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Laure Beaufils is ready to break several glass ceilings with her appointment.
Society
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Father of Philippine franchising feted for role in Mother’s Day celebration
Back in 1980 when the Philippines started to promote the export of Filipino workers, Samie lamented the fact the Filipino mothers felt left out whenever Mother’s Day was celebrated.
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Remembering Cristina de Olbés
Ma. Cristina Cacho Hernandez de Olbés died peacefully in her sleep, her family has revealed. The society maven and beauty passed gracefully at age 64 at Makati Medical Center on March 25, 2022, a year and a half after revealing she had been diagnosed with cancer.
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Lucky in love
One good reason to have a date in Bonifacio High Street.
Style
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Gucci x Adidas fall 2022 collection unveils new take on men’s tailoring
Alessandro Michele unveils collab collection via ‘Exquisite Gucci’ runway show
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Boss welcomes Italian tennis player Matteo Berettini as global ambassador
The partnership includes the release of a standalone capsule collection
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The best gift you can give yourself is a lovelier home next year
Crate and Barrel brings a feel-good feeling to your home with new arrivals full of irresistible, touchable textures and a warmth that make your senses come alive.
Travel
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Resorts World Manila’s hotel sales and marketing team gets citation
Home of the most hotel room keys in a single property, RWM has a world of thrills to offer tourists for both the international and local market.
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LOOK: Korea Tourism Organization welcomes Kyline Alcantara as new honorary ambassador
After two years of mobility restrictions, the world is getting closer to the day when we are all free to travel once again. With this, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) recently announced the appointment of actress Kyline Alcantara as the new Honorary Ambassador for Korea Tourism in the Philippines.
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SOON: 50 Minutes travel from Makati to Clark International Airport
This will be made possible by the first-ever express train!
Wellbeing
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This Pinay mama created a book to explain the pandemic to kids
And it became a worldwide project
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Your breasts, but better
Breast augmentation with injectables
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The telltale signs of dehydration
Quench your thirst to prevent the dangers of dehydration
Youth
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Here’s where to donate campaign materials for upcycling
What comes after the election is trash, literally. In an Opinion piece by the Manila Bulletin, it is reported that 59,846 tons of solid waste per day were generated around the country, according to the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). That’s prior to the 2022 election’s campaign period. And with the myriad of campaign materials used in different parts of the country, it is likely that more waste will be collected this time.
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Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu on breaking the stigma and myth about menstruation
She shares an empowering message to her younger self
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How an internationally accredited program can boost your career
Every year, thousands of fresh college graduates flood the local job market. With an over supply of candidates for limited jobs, job hunting becomes a tight competition for aspiring professionals.