His latest track serves as his first solo release since 2021’s “Metro” Ely Buendia enters a new era of his solo music career with the release of “Bulaklak Sa Buwan.” The fuzzy, alt-rock number serves as the first single off his upcoming sophomore album, Method Adaptor, which will be out on November 8, 2024, via Sony Music Entertainment and Offshore …
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By Rose de la Cruz While expressing undeserved optimism about the improving poverty situation in the country, the National Economic and Development Authority took cognizance of the need to revisit the controversial prescribed food bundle that has come under fire from most senators during the deliberations on the 2025 budget. NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, in a statement yesterday said, “part …
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By NESTOR CUARTERO How would you like your homilies rendered and heard? A common complaint among Catholic mass goers is the often longish, over-extended homilies by officiating priests. Comes now Pope Francis who, for the second time, reminded priests to keep their homilies short (and sweet), 8 minutes the longest. “Or ‘people will fall asleep,” he warned. A report by …
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GMA Network’s flagship radio stations, Super Radyo DZBB 594 kHz and Barangay LS 97.1 Forever!, continue to dominate Mega Manila airwaves, solidifying their positions as the leading radio stations in July. Super Radyo DZBB 594, the Kapuso Network’s flagship AM radio station, further widened its lead over the competition. Data from Nielsen Radio Audience Measurement (RAM) shows that Super Radyo DZBB’s audience share significantly …
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The birth centennial of Manlilikha ng Bayan Magdalena Gamayo, held at the Plaza del Norte Convention Center on August 13 brought together a vibrant community in celebration of the revered master weaver’s life and contributions to the art of weaving. With the theme “Ang Inabel ni Magdalena Gamayo: Sinapupunan ng Ugnayang Pampamayanan,” the event was a convergence of cultural performances …
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Hotel101 Global gives you a chance to win a free 4 days 3 nights vacation for two (2) to Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan when you download the Hotel101 Global (HBNB) App. Download via App Store or Google Play: https://onelink.to/tvsjek Share and refer your friends to get more rewards on the Hotel101 App! Follow Hotel101 Global on Facebook, Instagram and X. Visit …
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The Nueva Ecija Caravan is the first of MR.DIY’s series of caravans aimed at bringing fun and excitement to customers in North and Central Luzon Leading home improvement retailer MR.DIY, in collaboration with its brand ambassador Team Kramer, launched the 1st MERON DIYan! Caravan to strengthen its connection with local communities in Nueva Ecija. The event focused on bringing fun, …
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AXA, a global leader in insurance and investment, recently announced the appointment of Ayman Kandil as its new President & Chief Executive Officer for AXA Philippines, effective October 1, 2024. Mr. Kandil is currently the Chief Distribution Officer of AXA Philippines. In this new post, he brings extensive executive experience and a proven track record in the insurance industry. He …
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By Robert Andaya In an effort to make the games even more competitive, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is looking at bringing in another foreign team for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in November. PBA Chairman Ricky Vargas said negotiations to invite Hong Kong Eastern as guest team in the mid-season conference of the league’s 49th season is nearly complete. “It’s …
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By Rose de la Cruz A study of the Asian Development Bank said middle income countries MICs), both lower middle and upper middle, stay in their classification for 14 years and 28 years on average, respectively. But the Philippines has stayed as a lower middle income country category since 1987, or 37 years, which means it overstayed in the LMIC …
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