Noble pageant crowns new queens

Three gorgeous women were crowned at the Coronation Night of Respect: Noble Queen of the Universe Philippines 2023, which recently took place at Acacia Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. The new titleholders are Noble Queen of the Universe – Luzon 2023,  Princess Margaret Olarte; Noble Queen of the Universe – …

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Developing higher IQ and EQ for kids

School readiness is often measured by the kids’ ability to read and write before school starts. However, aside from their physical and cognitive skills, parents should also give importance to the development of their child’s EQ, which involves social and emotional skills. With children now more dependent on technology, their …

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Birkenstock aims for $8.6B IPO valuation

NEW YORK CITY: German sandals maker Birkenstock will launch on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday in an initial public offering (IPO) that values the company at $8.6 billion, according to multiple media reports. Shares in the company, which was in the hands of the founding family until 2021, …

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Diokno calls for financing model reforms

IMPROVING climate finance with fairer terms is essential for climate justice, said Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno, prompting multilateral development banks (MDBs) to provide better financing options for global challenges. “Now, as rising interest rates and increasing costs of international borrowing are likely to further restrict government budgets and curtail priority …

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Gilas Pilipinas gets well-deserved break after Asiad

(UPDATE) MEMBERS of the victorious Gilas Pilipinas from the Asian Games men’s basketball are assured of at least a 10-day break from their respective PBA mother squads. Gilas team manager Alfrancis Chua gave that assurance to players, so as to give them enough time to rest following their Asian Games …

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