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First in Asia: Globe’s newest router can handle more than 30 devices

Globe At Home becomes the first telco in Asia to offer the newest Linksys WiFi 6 Mesh system, a dual-band router that allows more than 30 devices across three bedrooms to connect for enhanced and uninterrupted access to the Internet. This makes it possible for everyone in the family to…

Bea Luigi Gomez bows out to India’s Harnaaz Sandhu in Miss Universe

With her recent Top 5 finish, the country, thanks to Bea, continues to hold on to its record 12-year placement streak in Miss Universe, which started with Venus Raj in 2010. By Alex Y. Vergara Philippine bet Beatrice Luigi Gomez’s Miss Universe journey in Eilat, Israel may have ended with…

Bea Luigi Gomez turns the tide in Francis Libiran’s crimson number

After days of staying under the radar in low-key and sometimes unconventional outfits that left not a few demanding pageant fans unhappy, the country’s Cebuana bet to Miss Universe made a splash in the crucial preliminary competition in both swimsuit and evening gown segments. The long wait is over! And…

Luminaries shine in PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” 2022 list

From Filipinos who captivated the world with their feats and firsts, to public servants, business leaders and philanthropists who inspire in the time of COVID-19, PeopleAsia’s “People of the Year” awardees redefine what it means to be a luminary. PeopleAsia's December 2021- January 2022 issue now available in Lazada. Click…

‘Fearless’ Maria Ressa receives Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ OSLO, NORWAY -- Journalist Maria Ressa received the Nobel Peace Prize from Committee Chair Berit Reiss-Andersen, who called the first Filipino Peace laureate “a fearless defender of freedom of expression.” Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa delivers her lecture in Oslo/ Screengrab from Nobelprize.org…

Online store serves a keg of happiness for the holidays

What is green, shiny and perfect for a Christmas barbecue or a holiday party? Surely, the dads and bros of the house would know. For those who don't, then Drinkies.ph would be more than happy to educate them. Celebrate the holidays with a five-liter keg of Heineken from Drinkies.ph Aside…

Filipinos open World’s Fair’s December program in Dubai with Paskong Pinoy

Featured Filipino performers who banded together to form one huge group were members of the Abu Dhabi Concert Chorus, Dubai Vocal Ensemble, Filipino Social Club Chorale, Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit at Mananayaw sa Abu Dhabi, St. Mary's Filipino Community Choir and 10-year-old Dubai-born Filipino Peter Rosalita. Filipinos and foreigners alike…

Italian luxury brand Fendi opens flagship boutique at Greenbelt 3

Classified as a global store, the spacious boutique not only carries the brand’s latest designer bags, but also offers men’s and women’s shoes, accessories and ready-to-wear. Rome-based Italian luxury brand Fendi has expanded its presence in the Philippines by opening a new flagship boutique at the luxury wing of the…

Ambassador Romualdez receives prestigious “Order of Sikatuna”

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte decorated Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Romualdez with the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu, Gold Distinction. The hardworking diplomat was lauded for his contributions in strengthening US-Philippine alliance and his role in procuring more than 20 million doses of Moderna vaccines. Ambassador Romualdez was cited…

toktok: One year, 1.5 million downloads and innumerable opportunities later

As it zooms past its first anniversary on Dec.8, toktok continues to break new ground — riding strong on the wheels of thousands of riders, franchisees and operators, as well as hundreds of retailers who have since signed on to be part of the country’s first all-Filipino delivery and logistics…