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Tanghalang Pilipino’s ‘Sayaw ng mga Ilaw’ turns buried history into luminous theater (opens the original)
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MANILA, Philippines — There is a remarkable amount packed into Tanghalang Pilipino’s ongoing production of "Sayaw ng mga Ilaw": a child’s story of losing her father, a family’s experience of grief and a painful chapter of Philippine history that still stands, quite literally, in the city around us. Adapted from Cheeno Marlo Sayuno’s award-winning children’s book, the production follows Laya, alternated by Wincess Jem Yana and Anika Co, who wants to learn Pandanggo from her sister Kala, played by
Tube or sachet? This Pinoy toothpaste has a new, ‘sulit’ answer (opens the original)
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MANILA, Philippines — When it comes to buying toothpaste, the choice can seem pretty simple: get the tube you’re used to, or go for the affordable sachet. The tube is convenient and easy to use, while sachets have long been a go-to for shoppers who want to keep their grocery bill in check. But what if you could get the practicality of a tube without having to pay quite as much? That’s the idea behind Hapee Sulit Sakto, an innovative toothpaste from proudly Filipino brand Hapee that comes in a re
Noodles, northbound: 3 Pancit dishes worth seeking out in Cagayan and Isabela (opens the original)
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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines — Want to live longer? Eat noodles. That’s the belief behind the Filipino tradition of serving pancit at birthdays, where long strands symbolize a long life. In Cagayan Valley, though, you hardly need an occasion to eat them. In Tuguegarao City in Cagayan province, pansiterias seem to be everywhere. Turn onto a street and there’s likely another sign advertising noodles; drive a little farther and you’ll find another shop serving its own take on the region’s beloved c
What sellers need to get right as Filipino shoppers redefine ‘value’ this Mega Season (opens the original)
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MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippines enters another long stretch of year-end shopping, online sellers have more than just 9.9, 11.11 and 12.12 to prepare for. They also have to keep pace with shoppers who are becoming more deliberate about what they buy and what makes a purchase worth their money. For Alvin Ching, head of general operations at Lazada Philippines, that means sellers need to look beyond the usual playbook of simply offering discounts. “Value is not just about discounts here, d
Mynt's Pebbles Sy: In the AI era, trust must move as fast as technology (opens the original)
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MANILA, Philippines — Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from an emerging technology into a core business capability, reshaping everything from customer service to fraud detection, software development and decision-making. But as organizations race to adopt AI, industry leaders are increasingly asking a different question: How can innovation move quickly without compromising trust? That challenge took center stage at the fifth GCash iGnite Innovation Summit 2026, where technology l
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