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Taiwan recently announced that it is extending its no-visa requirement for Filipinos until July 2025.

When Karen Reyes auditioned for Pinoy Big Brother six years ago, no one thought she would be sharing the spotlight with other well-known local celebrities. A proven risk-taker at such a young age, she admitted that her mom had no knowledge she would be joining the reality show.

Having a sister is no doubt superb. It is like having an added cushion for extra comfort or a partner who stands by your side through everything, whether thick or thin. For travel and fashion bloggers Vern and Verniece Enciso, who also happen to be sisters, it is all about trying out new adventures, being playful with concepts in every place they visit, and indulging in the musts in pursuit of their desire to travel.

Summer has officially concluded and the month of June is about to end. There is also no denying that the rainy season is upon us.

The first season of Coke Studio, a music platform of Coca-Cola Philippines, was highly praised at the recently concluded Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards for its outstanding contribution to the development of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

Tong Yang Shabu-Shabu and Barbecue offers a unique dining experience wherein customers are given the liberty to cook their food in whichever way they desire. Diners may cook their food in the hotpot (shabu-shabu) and on the built-in smokeless grill on the table.

In 2016, long-time friends Jazz Nicolas and Wally Acolola wrote “Di Na Muli.” They entered the song into the 5th Philippine Popular (PhilPop) Music Festival, performed by The Itchyworms, where it emerged as the grand prize winner. Two years later, the song has been given a new life in the official soundtrack of the hit film Sid & Aya (Not A Love Story) (by Viva Films, starring Dingdong Dantes and Anne Curtis, and directed by Irene Villamor).

Casa Kuchina may not be as popular as other Chinese restaurants but it stands well alongside its competitors. Mommy Khris and I were recently looking for a quick, budget-friendly yet delicious dinner at Jazz Mall when we spotted Casa Kuchina while we were about to give up on our search. We have tried most of the restaurants at Jazz Mall and we did not want to settle for another fast-food dinner.

Polyethylene terephthalate or PET bottles are the most commonly used materials in food and beverage packaging. PET bottles are also some of the most valuable forms of plastic in the Philippines and the most retrieved due to their high residual value – or its predicted value after consumption.

The OnePlus smartphone is one of the much-awaited devices by fans and gadget enthusiasts in the Philippines each year. Who can blame them, OnePlus boasts of a great design using glass and aluminum, a big display, and powerful cameras.

Dads turn to online selling to support families. With that, tireless and hardworking dads take center stage this coming Father’s Day. Dads wear various hats to support their families. They are a relentless provider, a shoulder to cry on, a jester, and a reliable fix-it fellow. As such, they deserve nothing but the best on their special day.

Philippine passport holders can now go to 66 countries without the need for a visa. According to the latest report from the Henley Passport Index, three more destinations were added to the list of countries that Filipinos can access visa-free. This raises the total number of countries and territories available for entry without a visa for Philippine passport holders to 66.

Jollibee’s back-to-school toys make learning more fun and exciting for children. As many kids look forward to the upcoming school year this June, Jollibee makes going back to school even more fun with Jollibee School Pals. These are toys but they make learning new things and doing school work more exciting while they go through enjoyable adventures.