A study by Watsons Insights on Shoppers Experience (WISE), a research division of the A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, says 66 percent of Filipinos believe they have good knowledge on health, but 57 percent surprisingly do not exercise regularly to stay healthy.
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FDCP gets state agencies as partners for ‘Pista’ fest
By Alvin I. Dacanay More than two weeks after it announced the establishment of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP, or Fiesta of Filipino Films), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) said three government-run agencies have joined it as partners for the new film festival, during which foreign movies will not be shown in commercial cinemas throughout the …
Read More »Meryem Ana Evi: Mary’s holy, humble home
Ask Roman Catholics to name an important, globally known Marian shrine, and most of them would readily say the one at Lourdes in France or Fatima in Portugal. Some would add the one dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico; others, the one housing the reputed Nazareth home of the Holy Family at Loreto in Italy. None would probably mention …
Read More »Cetaphil celebrates 70 years of healthy skin
Dermatology company Galderma announced recently that this year marks the 70th anniversary of Cetaphil, its highly regarded brand that offers a wide range of skincare products that are clinically proved to strengthen and protect even the most sensitive skin and ensure its health.
Read More »BP’s ‘Firebird’, English productions rule 9th Gawad Buhay awards
[metaslider id=15099] Story and photos by Alvin I. Dacanay Ballet Philippines’ (BP) Firebird and Other Ballets, which included the reimagining of a Russian ballet based on a folk tale about the titular bird in a precolonial Philippine setting, emerged as the most honored production with seven awards at the 9th Philstage Gawad Buhay, which saw English-language theatrical productions and last …
Read More »2017 Cinemalaya names dozen short-film finalists
The Cinemalaya Foundation has announced the finalists in the Short Feature Film category of the 2017 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival and Competition. For the first time in Cinemalaya’s history, 12 were selected, instead of the usual 10.
Read More »Philippine Madrigal Singers, CCP to hold ‘Madz Et Al’ festival
The Philippine Madrigal Singers and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is set to present Spirit of Asean: The Madz Et Al Choral Festival 2017 at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) on May 19 at 7:30 p.m.; 20 and 21 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; 26 at 2:30 p.m.; and 27 and 28 at 2:30 and 7:30 …
Read More »OFWs in France stars of photography exhibit
A nine-piece black-and-white photography exhibition at the Yuchengco Museum reveals the hardships that overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), especially domestic workers, endure in France.
Read More »Watsons lets SM cardholders get more with promo
Shopping for the best beauty and health products just got even more exciting and satisfying as Watsons, Asia’s leading health and beauty retailer, launched late last month its “Members Get More” campaign, where members get more savings, more points, and more value in more than 500 Watsons stores nationwide.
Read More »Red Ribbon Triple Chocolate Roll: 3 reasons to enjoy it
For many people, milk chocolate is a delightful treat that never fails to bring a feeling of luxurious indulgence. Its rich, creamy taste gives sinful pleasure, and if combined with soft, chocolate chiffon cake, the experience is more than doubled.
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