Maricel Soriano drinks her way to a fresh look

In between taping for her intense afternoon drama, “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso” and shooting high-energy interviews with fellow celebrities, “Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano impresses fans with her fresh look and unlimited energy. One of her apparent secrets lies in her morning coffee. “Alam ko namang pansin niyo rin na laging looking fresh …

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Entries pile in for the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival

Puregold’s CinePanalo Film Festival is witnessing an influx of participants aspiring to become the next celebrated Filipino filmmaker. With the call for entries closing on October 27, many young filmmakers have been racing to get their entries in and show the world how they can inspire others through film. Puregold …

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Singapore economy grew rapidly in Q3

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, preliminary government estimates showed on Friday, as construction and services made up for a continued slump in manufacturing. Gross domestic product expanded 0.7 percent year on year in the three months ending in September, beating forecasts of around 0.4 …

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Aim for rice self-sufficiency

The rice problem—rising prices and shortage of supply—is a concern not only confined to the Philippines. It is actually a global phenomenon considering that rice feeds more than half of the world. In fact the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development said that high prices of rice may cause …

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Targeted aid works

The rice price shock called for the return of importation to government control and, later, the reduction of tariffs. Professionally, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his economic team have shown that they can roll up their sleeves and untangle the country’s heavy problems. Solutions are skillfully applied to prevent …

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