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THE LIFE LESSON THAT MADE QUINCY JONES A MUSIC LEGEND
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THE LIFE LESSON THAT MADE QUINCY JONES A MUSIC LEGEND

I came across this story about Quincy Jones a few times. It was how he lived his life by an old adage that he learned from his father, Quincy Delight Jones Sr., a grandson of slaves. He told the young Q this: \"Once a task is just begun, never leave until it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all.\"

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November 09, 2024
CAN'T WAIT TO DECORATE!
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CAN'T WAIT TO DECORATE!

Crate and Barrel suggests some shine and whimsy for Christmas.

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November 09, 2024
AN ENCHANTING EVENING AT MAMA LOU'S
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AN ENCHANTING EVENING AT MAMA LOU'S

Guests were treated to an exquisite night during an intimate dinner hosted by the ever-charming Angie Sison at the newly-opened Mama Lou's Premio Ristorante, nestled in Alabang West Parade Mall, along Daang Hari Road in Las Piñas City.

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November 09, 2024
THE BEAUTIFUL SCIENCE OF HAIR RESTORATION
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THE BEAUTIFUL SCIENCE OF HAIR RESTORATION

The highly-anticipated Regenera Training Caravan held at One Shangri-La Place in Mandaluyong City was a resounding success, showcasing the expertise of Dr. Halah Tala from Dubai and our very own Dr. Corazon Almira Mella, and under the helm of the ultra-hardworking DMark Beauty Corporation CEO and beautypreneur Nikki Tang.

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November 09, 2024
Kulangsu: FINDING THE AMOY-MANILA CONNECTION
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Kulangsu: FINDING THE AMOY-MANILA CONNECTION

Amoy: a city with close links to the annals of Manila's history. Today known as Xiamen, this vibrant, mid-sized coastal city in Fujian province has an enviable reputation as one of China's most livable cities.

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November 09, 2024
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More FTAs, exports diversification pushed after Trump win

The Philippines must continue efforts to enter into more free trade agreements (FTAs) and diversify exports to strengthen the economy's resilience amid returning US President Donald Trump's promise to slap tariffs on imported goods, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA).

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November 09, 2024
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GCash: Empowering MSMES through fair credit

GCash, the Philippines’ leading financial super app, took center stage at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 – sharing with its global audience how the company empowers and uplifts the lives of Filipino small business owners, such as the unbanked wet market vendor and the aspiring furniture-maker, by providing access to fair and sustainable credit.

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November 09, 2024
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RLC profit up 13% in end-September

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) delivered a robust performance in the first three quarters, with profit rising by 13 percent year-on-year to P10.01 billion.

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November 09, 2024
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Philex nets P636 M in 9 months

Philex Mining Corp. said its attributable net income from January to September fell by almost a quarter year-on-year to P636.03 million as expenses outpaced revenues.

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November 09, 2024
Economic boost
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Economic boost

Two Las Piñas City councilors have asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to finally give the green light to the much-delayed P103.8-billion Las Piñas-Parañaque Coastal Bay Reclamation Project.

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November 09, 2024
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Puregold acquires Puremart stores

Puregold Price Club Inc., the flagship retail chain of businessman Lucio Co, is bolstering its portfolio with the acquisition of Puremart stores.

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November 09, 2024
The founder mode and the manager mode
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The founder mode and the manager mode

During an interview, the potential employer asked the young man, \"What do you consider your greatest weakness?\"

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November 09, 2024
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BSP: Phl banks poised for growth

The country's banking industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum over the coming years, driven by strong reforms and support from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

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November 09, 2024
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Phl to join global sustainable finance initiative

The Philippines will join a global initiative that aims to promote sustainable finance among economies.

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November 09, 2024
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PSEi drops below 7000 level on Trump victory, slower growth

The local stock barometer extended its losing streak, dropping below the 7,000 level on the back of prevailing negative sentiment following a slowdown in the country's economic growth in the third quarter and concerns over a Trump presidency in the US.

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November 09, 2024
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MVP cites need for more power plants

Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is seeing the urgent need to accelerate the development of power generation facilities to cater to the country's growing energy demand.

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November 09, 2024
The Philippine Star

'Private consumption likely to improve'

Despite the economy slowing down to just 5.2 percent in the third quarter, private consumption may strengthen in the coming quarters due to receding inflation and easing monetary policy of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), analysts said.

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November 09, 2024
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Tesla debuts in Phl

Tesla made its official debut in the Philippines yesterday as it opened its showroom at the Uptown Parade in Taguig and unveiled two vehicle models.

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November 09, 2024
The Philippine Star

Forex buffer down slightly to $112.43 B in October

After increasing for five straight months, the country's foreign exchange buffer went down to $112.43 billion in October from an all-time high of $112.71 billion in September as the national government settled its foreign debt.

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November 09, 2024
Stronger and stronger
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Stronger and stronger

BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – The second leg of the Asian Tournament Winter Tournament shows how quickly things can get even better.

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November 09, 2024
Ramirez: The Filipino freediving phenom
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Ramirez: The Filipino freediving phenom

In the vibrant waters off Mabini, Batangas, where the ocean depth mirrors the sky's limitless expanse, a young Filipino freediver, Jayson Edward Ramirez, has a legacy in the making.

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November 09, 2024
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Six-month PVL All-Filipino unfolds

Games today (Philsports Arena) 4 p.m. - Galeries Tower vs Akari 6 p.m. - Petro Gazz vs Choco Mucho

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November 09, 2024
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Barba relishes new role for Lyceum

Lyceum's John Barba gave up his starting position to come off the bench and have a clearer and better shot at contributing to the team.

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November 09, 2024
Alas spikers bow to Chinese
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Alas spikers bow to Chinese

Olympians and continental champions from China proved too much for the Alas Pilipinas women, marching on to the quarterfinals of the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships yesterday at the Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa.

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November 09, 2024
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

As if mirroring its conquest in their previous Last Dance clash, TNT hit rival Barangay Ginebra with the kill shot in Game 6, 95-85, to repeat as PBA Governors' Cup champs last night at the packed Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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November 09, 2024
The Philippine Star

7-foot import boards Dyip

The sky's the limit for imports in the PBA Commissioner's Cup starting Nov. 27 and with no height restriction, the door is wide open for towering giants to storm the hardcourt.

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November 09, 2024
Three charged in singer Liam Payne's death
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Three charged in singer Liam Payne's death

Three people have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne’s death in a fall from his Buenos Aires hotel balcony last month, Argentine authorities said on Thursday.

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November 09, 2024
New 'Star Wars' trilogy in the works at Disney
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New 'Star Wars' trilogy in the works at Disney

A new \"Star Wars\" film trilogy written by \"X-Men\" producer Simon Kinberg is in the early stages of development at Walt Disney Co., a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

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November 09, 2024
2 dead, 12 missing in SoKor fishing boat sinking
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2 dead, 12 missing in SoKor fishing boat sinking

Two people have died and 12 are missing after a fishing boat sank yesterday in waters off South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju, officials said.

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November 09, 2024
The Philippine Star

First artwork by humanoid robot sells for $1.3 M

A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching $1,320,000 on Thursday.

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November 09, 2024