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Tiny toys, big dreams

Have you ever felt the thrill of discovering a hidden gem in a Gashapon Station? Yes, those capsule vending machines that offer miniature figures and pop culture trinkets.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S CENTR POWERS HYROX

The list of major fitness trends for 2025 differs depending on the party issuing the list, but there are common predictions such as wearables, functional training, weight lifting, Pilates, recovery programs, personalized experience (use of personal trainers). Added to the list this year are the use of AI technology in fitness programs and Hyrox fitness games.

A GEN X DAD'S TAKE ON NEW TECH

Being a Gen X dad means embracing change with equal parts curiosity, caution, and cynicism.

New UP-PGH equipment ensures advanced care for poor patients

The recent acquisition of advanced diagnostic equipment and critical care facilities at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) ensures that even indigent Filipinos can have free access to high-quality healthcare at the country's largest tertiary hospital.

Perfect: Kasa Palma's new tasting menu

Chef Aaron Isip's greatest culinary influences are French and Filipino cuisines, since he grew up in the Philippines and spent many years as a young professional in Paris.

I Found St. Anthony in Lisbon

When I was a little girl and I had lost some toys or books, I would recite this prayer, which I actually learned from my younger sister Mary Mae, from my heart: \"Dear St. Anthony, please come around. My _______ is lost and can't be found.\"

'Uninvited' keeps viewers engaged

The last time viewers saw Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos in an offbeat role on the big screen was when she played a serial killer in director Maryo J. de los Reyes drama thriller, \"Tagos ng Dugo\" (1987).

'HOLD ME CLOSE': AN UNDERRATED MOVIE THAT IS WORTH A MUCH CLOSER LOOK

'Hold Me Close' is a fairytale of sorts and a slice of life, the cinematic equivalent of an impressionist painting. It is a plot-driven movie where the two protagonists react to external occurrences over which they feel they have no control. Julia Barretto (as Lynlyn) and Carlo Aquino (Woody) play off each other excellently, exhibiting such layered and nuanced acting that is nothing short of excellent. One must watch the characters' expressions closely to truly appreciate how well-acted the film is.Those with only a superficial knowledge of films may never get what \"Hold Me Close\" is all about. It is a fairytale of sorts and a slice of life, the cinematic equivalent of an impressionist painting.

Dongyan Celebrates 10 Years of Marriage With Renewal of Vows

Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows, a touching moment witnessed by their children, Zia and Sixto.

DigiPlus, Pagcor Join Forces To Promote Responsible Gaming

DigiPlus Interactive, together with its flagship brands BingoPlus, ArenaPlus and GameZone, and its social development arm BingoPlus Foundation, has partnered with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) to formally launch a nationwide responsible gaming campaign.

US Patent Agency Cites IPOPHL Influence in AsPac

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has been recognized by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

ISOC Selling Stake in Ferronoux for P297M

ISOC Holdings of Michael Cosiquien is selling its stake in listed Ferronoux Holdings Inc. to Themis Group Corp. for P297 million.

SEC eyes more capital market reforms in 2025

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to implement more reforms aimed at further strengthening the corporate sector and the capital market in 2025.

What causes workers to distrust management?

In the 1986 comedy film Gung Ho starring Michael Keaton, the story revolves around the takeover of an ailing American car plant by a Japanese company with a fictional name, Assan Motors Corp.

Asialink revamps leadership structure

The Asialink Group of Companies has unveiled a significant leadership reshuffle as it prepares to strengthen its core lending businesses and tap into new opportunities catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2025.

DoubleDragon seeks more properties, diversified tenant mix in next 3 years

DDMP REIT Inc. (DDMPR), the real estate investment trust of DoubleDragon Corp., targets to expand its portfolio over the next three years through investments in new real estate properties and diversification of its tenant mixes.

ACEN: Transition credits gaining momentum in Phl

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. is upbeat on the country's progress in using transition credits to reduce carbon emissions, but calls on the government to intensify efforts in establishing the necessary policies.

Prioritizing environmental challenges beyond academia

The world's biggest environmental problem, with the potential to severely harm humanity, is climate change. It is a multifaceted crisis that intensifies other ecological challenges and directly threatens the survival and well-being of people across the globe.

DTI: Political turmoil unlikely to affect Phl-SoKor trade deal

The impeachment of South Korea's president will not impact its free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines that is set to take effect today, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

PSE signs agreement to buy more PDS shares

Another shareholder of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (PDS) has agreed to sell its stake in the company to the Philippine Stock Exchange Inc. (PSE).

Now Streaming: VAT on Digital Services

This Christmas season, should we really stream or use digital services and \"chill\" following the enactment of RA 12023 or the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Law last Oct. 18, 2024?

Phl Likely to Lower Export Targets

After setting ambitious export targets, the Philippines is seen backpedaling and revising its goals downward next year, possibly extending through the remainder of President Marcos’ term.

Non-tax revenues climb to record P607 B in 2024

The government is on track to collect an unprecedented P606.6 billion in non-tax revenues for 2024, according to the Department of Finance.

Agriculture moves forward post-El Niño, La Niña

Braving the 'perfect storm'

Gov't Borrowings Drop to P65 B in November

The government trimmed its borrowings to P65.05 billion in November as it settled more domestic debts, offsetting new obligations acquired from domestic and foreign sources, according to the Bureau of the Treasury.

Vietnam XI awaits Philippines-Thailand winner

Familiar foe Vietnam will stand in the way should the Philippines take care of business against holder Thailand last night and reach the Asean Mitsubishi Electric Cup finals for the first time.

GLORIOUS MOMENTS

SECOND OF A SERIES

Following in Garcia's footsteps

Ceferino Garcia remains the only Filipino ever to reign as world middleweight boxing champion and ruled from 1939 to 1940.

Cone open-minded on Gilas pool

Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday while the direction is to keep the national pool intact; he's not discounting the possibility of expansion.

Second Jeju Air flight suffers landing gear problem

SEOUL (AFP) – A Jeju Air flight from Seoul yesterday was forced to return after encountering a landing gear problem, the airline said, a day after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash.