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Lea Salonga leads in the unveiling of her wax twin

Broadway icon and Filipino pride Lea Salonga marvels at her own lifelike wax figure, as she unveils it in Manila, giving her Filipino fans a closer look at the tribute before it headlines Madame Tussauds growing collection of attractions in Singapore. By Franchesca L. Tuazon Lea Salonga unveiled her first-ever…

New app dubbed as Libre aims to promote sharing between members

What’s worthless to some may be a piece of treasure, even an answered prayer, to others. It’s all a matter of perspective, and the Libre social media app aims to bridge both “Giver” and “Taker” by facilitating free and honest transactions that are mutually beneficial. Some of the employees behind…

Ogie Alcasid and Global Dominion joined forces anew to hold this year’s company-wide golf cup

That it coincided with the OPM legend and Global Dominion brand ambassador’s birthday celebration made the 2024 OA Global Dominion Golf Cup all the more memorable. A participant swings into action Global Dominion once again teamed up with singer-songwriter Ogie Alcasid in hosting this year’s OA Global Dominion Golf Cup.…

Nominations for 2024 ING-FINEX “CFO of the Year” Award extended

Powered by the theme "Game-Changer, Difference-Maker," the 18th edition of the ING-FINEX "CFO of the Year" Award will accept nominations until Sept. 15. As the Philippines’ longest-running and most prestigious honor for finance chiefs, the 2024 ING-FINEX "CFO of the Year" Award highlights the substantial influence of a financial leader…

Real girl Francine Diaz finds the ideal underarm care product in Real Perfection

The young actress is the new face behind Real Perfection line of products, which address a host of beauty and skincare concerns, including acne-prone skin, mature skin and dark underarms and bikini area. Francine Diaz, celebrity brand ambassador of the Real Perfection line, answers questions from host Janeena Chan. By…

Art as bridge to promote and deepen long-standing Philippine-Malaysian ties

To mark the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Malaysia and the Philippines, the Malaysian Embassy in Manila, led by Ambassador Dato Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, is holding an art expo of the two countries’ art at One Ayala, Makati from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. By Alex Y. Vergara…

Must-read: There’s a new Book Nook at The Podium

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ If a book is a gift one can open again and again, then the newly opened Book Nook at The Podium is a gift that keeps on giving. SM Engineering Design and Development Corporation president Hans “Chico” Sy Jr., SM Supermalls’ president Steven Tan, Royal Pineda…

Caritas Manila paves the way for a brighter future for 1,178 graduates

Under its Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program, the non-profit organization that serves as lead social service and development ministry of the Catholic Church in the Philippines was able to help 632 scholars from Metro Manila, 239 scholars from Luzon, 245 scholars from the Visayas and 62 scholars from Mindanao…

Clint Ramos and his collaborators aim to make Request sa Radyo more Pinoy-friendly

The award-winning US-based Filipino-American costume and set designer and producer reveals why they chose a certain profession as the backstory behind the wordless play’s lone female character. By Alex Y. Vergara From a “discofied” retelling of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos’ life in Here Lies Love to the adaptation…

A leap of faith pays off: Bing Buan’s journey as a leading financial advisor

Some seven years ago, this registered nurse and former government employee shifted gears to become a financial advisor for Pru Life UK. Her leap of faith brought her to new heights — in more ways than she had initially imagined. By Jose Paolo S. dela Cruz Makeup by Kleng Totanes/…