Andrea Brillantes, friends dress up as ‘Mean Girls’

Andrea Brillantes with friends Bea Borres, Criza Taa and Danica Ontengco. (Andrea Beldua via Andrea Brillantes Instagram)  MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya actress Andrea Brillantes trended online after she dressed up as Regina George from the 2014 hit teen movie “Mean Girls.” In her Instagram account, Andrea posted photos of her, …

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Cool Smashers eye to regain solo PVL lead

The Cool Smashers have a chance to jump back to a familiar place — the top. (PVL Media Bureau)  Games Tuesday (Filoil EcoOil Arena) 2 p.m. – Chery Tiggo vs Gerflor 4 p.m. – Farm Fresh vs Creamline 6 p.m. – Cignal vs Akari MANILA, Philippines – Creamline will try …

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Beauty queens offer breast cancer awareness tips

Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach is flanked by Miss Universe PH queens (from left) Krishnah Gravidez, Miss Supranational 2023 first runner-up Pauline Amelinckx, Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee and CJ Opiaza during Avon’s Boob Love event at the CCP Complex in Pasay City. The fun run is in line …

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Comedian Joey ‘Bekikang’ Paras passes away, 45

At a Glance “To all of our family and friends, we are saddened to announce that our Tito Joey Paras passed away and joined our Creator this afternoon, October 29, 2023, at 5:40 pm. Unfortunately, his heart wasn’t able to recover anymore. Joey ‘Bekikang’ Paras (Images courtesy of Facebook)  Filipino …

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LIST: Unconventional travel ideas for Filipinos

Clockwise: the Museum of Broadway, Palawan @ Sentosa, Hvar in Croatia, and Kifune Shrine (Museum of Broadway, Sentosa, STAR/file, Discover Kyoto)  MANILA, Philippines — Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore are among the most popular international destinations for Filipinos, but there is still much of the world to explore and enjoy. …

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BSP may hike policy rate to 7% — economists

At a Glance The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may bring the policy rate to an 18-year high of 7% or higher due to persistent high inflation, second-order effects and to prevent a disanchoring of inflation expectations. Economists are mixed on this, some say the BSP will tighten more with …

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