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Calle Plaza: The latest shopping destination for unique finds in Araneta City
There’s a new and interesting shopping place for everything local, trendy, and unique at the City of Firsts! Head on to Farmers Plaza and discover the newly launched shopping destination that is Calle Plaza! Located on the upper ground floor of Farmers Plaza, Calle Plaza is specially designed to give a different shopping experience that you’ll find…
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Palace to tiangge operators: Comply protocols or closure
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG gave tiangge owners two options — to implement the minimum public health standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or face closure. In a news conference, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque issued the warning after shoppers recently packed the streets of Divisoria in Manila and Baclaran in Parañaque to beat the Christmas…
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Las Pinas City gears up for annual parol competition
Senator Cynthia A. Villar has formally launched a parol-making competition in Las Pinas City to help support the city’s parol-making industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “While COVID-19 may have prevented us from doing the festivities to celebrate our 15th Parol Festival this year, this should not stop us from honoring our annual tradition of showcasing…
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Jojo Bragais posts typhoon photos that will break your heart
International pageant shoe designer Jojo Bragais has launched a fund-raising campaign that will help fellow Bicolanos who were affected by super typhoon Rolly last Sunday. Bragais uploaded on Facebook photos of his barangay in Tabaco, Albay that was heavily-damaged by the super typhoon. For full details, click: https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/04/jojo-bragais-posts-typhoon-photos-that-will-break-your-heart/
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Cebuana Lhuillier lists 5 easy ways for you to achieve financial freedom
Talking about financial freedom during this pandemic may seem counterintuitive. Many people have lost their jobs and more are just trying to survive on a daily basis. But as the most successful businessmen would say, it is precisely during crises when golden opportunities arise that can turn one’s fortune around. Financial freedom may appear to…
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No reason to import tilapia
By Fernan Angeles A GROUP of tilapia growers finds it rather unfair for the government to import tilapia from other countries, adding that we have more than enough supply to cover demand in the local market. In a radio interview, Philippine Tilapia Stakeholders Association president Jon Juico said there is an abundant supply of tilapia…
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Artists join Araneta City’s #YouMatter campaign via Gateway Gallery Pocket Museum
As Araneta City continues to campaign #YouMatter for the World Mental Health Day, the Gateway Gallery launches its ‘Gallery in Your Hands’ exhibit on October 11, 2020 via its mobile app. The ‘Gallery in Your Hands’ virtual exhibit features artworks depicting different struggles and inspiring journeys of artists who once suffered and recovered from mental…
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Woman finishes Illinois Bar exam while in labor and right after giving birth
A law school graduate has given the term “supermom” a whole new meaning after completing the Illinois State Bar exam during labor and after delivery. Brianna Hill, 28, was taking part one of the two-part test on Oct. 5 when her water broke. The test was administered remotely this year amid the novel coronavirus pandemic,…
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Broadway performances cancelled through May 2021
The Broadway League announced on its website Friday that theaters are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for any performances that had previously been scheduled up through that date. “With nearly 97,000 workers who rely on Broadway for their livelihood and an annual economic impact of $14.8 billion to the city, our membership…
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Six UPCMC alumni named 2020 Glory awardees
Two journalists, an arts community advocate, a development communicator,an education innovator, and a producer-writer of hit television shows are this year’s six outstanding alumni of the University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication (UPCMC) who will receive the coveted Glory award. The “Glory” honors UPCMC alumni who did not only produce excellent work consistently…