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Putting life back in your hands: #KnowTheFeeling of nerve damage, ‘pamamanhid’ and ‘tusok-tusok’

by Jap Tobias - August 3, 2023 - 2:46pm

If you are starting to feel these sensory abnormalities, there is still hope in knowing that nerves can still be regenerated.

See yourself at the ‘Frontier of Progress’ in new Mantawi Residences video

by Jap Tobias - August 1, 2023 - 9:30am

Developed by RLC Residences, the property redefines modern living and offers elevated features that cater to those envisioning a brighter future for themselves and their loved ones.

Heads up, coffeeholics! OldTown now serves authentic white coffee in first Philippine resto

by Jap Tobias - July 17, 2023 - 10:24am

With its rich Malaysian heritage and dedication to the art of coffee-making, OldTown White Coffee at SM City Grand Central brings a new and unique coffee experience to Filipino caffeine aficionados.

3x3 basketball, NBA-themed drinks, cool performances ignite Filipino game spirit at Hennessy Arena

by Jap Tobias - July 4, 2023 - 10:18am

Just in time for the NBA Finals hype, Hennessy and NBA transformed Xylo at BGC into a basketball court and ignited Filipinos’ basketball spirit with a 3x3 tournament, exciting activities, food, booze and ...

Moving Filipinos’ passions forward: Takeaways, solutions from GCash Insider event

by Jap Tobias - June 27, 2023 - 11:35am

Themed “Passion Forward,” the Gcash Insider event also discussed the utilization of customer insights and how digital solutions can help businesses thrive amid evolving consumer behaviors in the Phi...

4 things that make the new ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED 'thincredible'

by Jap Tobias - June 8, 2023 - 10:00am

ASUS pushed the boundaries of design and technology in its latest iteration of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED to make it the ideal laptop for those who demand excellence, portability and performance.

How Mantawi Residences is poised to become Cebu’s 'Frontier of Progress'

by Jap Tobias - May 30, 2023 - 11:15am

Following the solid reputation built by the developers’ more than three-decade experience, RLC Residences has now ventured into its newest development in Cebu: Mantawi Residences.

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 12 series that is cool for your budget — here are specs, features, prices

by Jap Tobias - April 20, 2023 - 6:23pm

Just in time for the summer, the new Redmi devices bring in an impressive array of specs and features that enable more users to “live vivid” and enjoy every day in high definition—all at a cool...

'Mukhang Canva lang?': Canva official, designers share thoughts on doubters

by Jap Tobias - April 5, 2023 - 12:38pm

Still hating on Canva? C'mon, guys. It's 2023.

Generative AI race heats up as Canva drops new ‘magic’ tools for visual communication

by Jap Tobias - March 28, 2023 - 7:01am

With its new tools, Canva harnesses the power of Generative AI models such as ChatGPT and image generator Stable Diffusion to offer its 125 million users new capabilities for designing, content writing, animation...

Women's Month: Filipina Airbnb hosts ranked second highest in the world

by Jap Tobias - March 6, 2023 - 10:31am

In the Philippines, 56% of all solo traveler nights in 2022 were booked by women, Airbnb reported, an indication that more Filipino women are being empowered by travel.

#PhilstarPicks: Beat the summer slump with these productivity boosters under P500.

by Jap Tobias - March 3, 2023 - 6:33pm

There are things you can do—or perhaps, buy— to keep you on top of your deliverables during the summer season! Here are our #PhilstarPicks that can help you get out of the summer slump.

Long live the king: Homegrown Tapa King revamps its brand, takes on the world

by Jap Tobias - March 2, 2023 - 9:39am

What was a humble beginning in a small store in Makati has now grown into an iconic Filipino food brand—one that is now bringing the homestyle goodness of Tapa King into more parts of the world.

4 iconic Pinoy movies, shows set in Hong Kong – and how you can get there this 2023!

by Jap Tobias - February 28, 2023 - 9:34am

Here are four Filipino favorite movies and shows featuring the hustle and bustle of “Asia’s World City” Hong Kong.

Martial Law survivors recount experiences under dictatorship, counter 'Solid North' narrative in new book

by Jap Tobias - February 24, 2023 - 2:19pm

In hopes of keeping the national memory of Martial Law away from fading, victims-survivors from Northern Luzon on February 23 launched a new book aptly entitled "Panaglagip: The North Remembers — Martial law...

Fintech startup Advance provides financial benefits beyond the paycheck, partners with Sitel® Philippines

by Jap Tobias - February 2, 2023 - 5:30pm

This partnership will integrate Advance’s financial services into the benefits program of Sitel®, allowing over 43,000 employees to easily access a portion of their salaries anytime by way of a flexible...

Hong Kong’s pitch to OFWs: Fairness, good pay, clear protection from HK govt

by Jap Tobias - January 20, 2023 - 12:20pm

The Hong Kong government is keen on getting the number of FDHs in the country back to its pre-pandemic mark of around 400,000. Currently, there are about 330,000, of which 190,000 are Filipinos, accounting for 57%...

Safe ka ba? Gcash partners with PNP, strengthens online security features

by Jap Tobias - December 15, 2022 - 4:00pm

The signing of the memorandum of agreement that happened on November 24 strengthens Gcash’s partnership with authorities and regulators to help ensure the whole e-wallet ecosystem is safe for all.

Samsung paves the way for the future of premium comfort, unveils latest air solutions

by Jap Tobias - December 14, 2022 - 11:48am

Samsung WindFree™ room air conditioners employ a cooling technology that silently disperses air through micro holes at an intensely high speed to create a still-air environment for more comfortable cooling...

REVIEW: Why OPPO A77s might just be your next 13th-month pay ‘budol’

by Jap Tobias - December 13, 2022 - 4:33pm

Your money, your rules! But the new OPPO A77s is certainly a 'budol' to consider!

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