Sip, swirl, savor: Araneta City launches weekly Wine 101 for curious beginners and enthusiasts alike

Wine doesn’t have to feel intimidating—and at Araneta City, it isn’t. With the launch of Wine 101, a weekly class by World Cellar, wine appreciation is being uncorked in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and refreshingly unpretentious. Held every Friday at Level 4 of Gateway Mall 2, the sessions welcome everyone—from seasoned enthusiasts to first-time…

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Shop smart, live green: Watsons rolls out Earth Week deals on sustainable must-haves

As sustainability becomes more than just a buzzword, more consumers are rethinking their everyday habits—from the products they buy to the impact they leave behind. Still, going green can feel like a daunting shift, often associated with higher costs or added inconvenience. This Earth Month, Watsons Philippines is changing that narrative—proving that sustainable living can…

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Jollibee gets green light for Korea expansion, moves closer to acquiring Shabu All Day

Jollibee Foods Corporation has taken a decisive step forward in its South Korea expansion, securing regulatory approval for its planned acquisition of one of the country’s fastest-growing dining concepts. The Korea Fair Trade Commission has approved the deal that will see Jollibee’s 70%-owned subsidiary, Jolli-K Co., Ltd., acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd.—the company behind…

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From tough phones to tough wheels: HONOR hands over Tesla Cybertruck to lucky Filipino winner

In a campaign that fused cutting-edge tech with headline-grabbing rewards, global AI device brand HONOR has officially awarded a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck to the grand winner of its “Win A Tesla Cybertruck” promo—marking one of the most buzzworthy smartphone campaigns in the Philippines this year. The promo, held during the pre-order run of the HONOR…

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From desert debut to fan-fueled frenzy: BINI rewrites the Coachella playbook in Weekend 2 comeback

If Weekend 1 was about making history, Weekend 2 was all about owning the moment—and the fans felt every second of it. P-pop powerhouse BINI returned to the Mojave Stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival with a set that didn’t just tweak the formula—it reimagined the experience for the BLOOMs watching live…

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Yaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya seal a love story years in the making

In an era where celebrity romances often flicker as quickly as they trend, Thai superstars Urassaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya have chosen something far more enduring—quiet, intentional love sealed in a deeply personal celebration. The beloved on-screen partners turned real-life couple have officially tied the knot, exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony held in Khon…

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From Navotas to Bataan: Satellite data reveals wide reach of landfill fire smoke

Satellite imagery has confirmed the extensive spread of smoke from the Navotas landfill fire, showing that air pollution from the incident reached as far as Bataan. The fire, which broke out at around 8:00 p.m. on April 10, 2026 in Navotas City, left a significant environmental footprint that extended well beyond its immediate surroundings. A…

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DOT chief moves to align tourism agencies with Marcos infrastructure push

Dita Angara-Mathay is moving swiftly to tighten coordination across the country’s tourism ecosystem, convening the heads of key attached agencies to align programs with the infrastructure and development agenda of Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.. In a high-level meeting held April 16 at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Office in Makati, Angara-Mathay outlined priority initiatives…

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Puma Philippines releases new city-themed football jersey

Photo from Puma. Puma Philippines introduced a new lifestyle football jersey called the Philippines City Tee, positioned as a streetwear piece inspired by local football culture and everyday Filipino identity. The brand said the release was designed to reflect the evolving style of Filipino fans, blending sportswear elements with casual street fashion suited for daily…

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Manila’s Izzy Johnson clinches Red Bull street dance national finals

Photo from Red Bull. Manila dancer Izzy Johnson won the Red Bull Dance Your Style Philippines National Finals after topping a crowd-decided street dance battle held at Bridgetowne, Pasig, earning the right to represent the country at the world finals in Zurich, Switzerland. Johnson secured the title in a competition shaped entirely by audience votes,…

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