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My love is like...a paper rose? Filipinos look to save on Valentine's Day

Reuters
Feb 13 08:12 PM

Two Philippine entrepreneurs have been using origami skills to woo cost-conscious lovers ahead of Valentine's Day, offering bouquets of roses, sunflowers and lilies made of paper at a fraction of the price of real flowers. Read more »

True love: Ang love story ng isang bakla at isang babae

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 08:05 PM

Tunghayan ang kuwento ng pag-ibig nina Fercival at Susan.  Read more »

The unfading cinematic charm of U.P. Diliman

Monchito Nocon
Feb 13 07:25 PM | Updated Feb 15 03:47 AM

As it appears anew in Antonette Jadaone’s Alone/Together, the University of the Philippines Diliman re-establishes itself as the premiere campus setting in local movies. We ask what’s behind the appeal   Read more »

Uso pa ba ang harana?

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 06:58 PM

Uso pa ba sa mga nanliligaw ngayon ang harana?  Read more »

“Just because it doesn’t have carabaos, or Virgin Marys, or planting rice, it’s not Pinoy art”

Devi de Veyra
Feb 13 06:25 PM | Updated Feb 14 08:11 AM

In a one-man-show opening at the Ayala Museum next week, the artist in Mark Higgins resurfaces in resplendent paintings on paper depicting our pre-colonial ancestry, further debunking stereotypes on what Filipino art should look like Read more »

Hogs and kisses: Mark Valentine's Day with this heart-shaped lechon belly

Jeeves De Veyra
Feb 13 06:06 PM

What better way to say “I love you” to a foodie than with a heart-shaped lechon? Read more »

PANOORIN: Chef 'nagtuturok' ng 3D flowers sa loob ng gelatin cake

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 06:06 PM

Kaakit-akit sa mata at sa panlasa ang gelatin cake na ginagawa ng chef na si Abs Aguilar dahil sa disenyo nitong mga bulaklak na nasa loob ng cake. Read more »

Marriage tip from Nico Bolzico: Let her talk to other guys

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 04:53 PM | Updated Feb 13 08:36 PM

“The truth is, if our relationship is based on trust and respect, we shouldn’t worry about it, and we should be fine with our ladies talking to other guys.” Read more »

Pinay model apologizes for wearing ‘revealing’ outfit in Singapore

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 04:38 PM

A Filipino model recently got flak from Singaporeans online after being photographed wearing a “revealing” outfit in the conservative city-state. Read more »

Movie review: Gritty and graceful 'Alita: Battle Angel'

Fred Hawson
Feb 13 04:16 PM

So many futuristic steampunk films have been coming out recently (like "Blade Runner 2049," "Ready Player One," "Mortal Engines"), and "Alita: Battle Angel" still manages to stand out distinctly.  Read more »

Pia Wurtzbach hints at ‘super exciting project’

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 01:19 PM

She is showing no signs of slowing down.  Read more »

Wire fox terrier wins top prize at Westminster dog show in New York

Maria Caspani, Reuters
Feb 13 01:09 PM

A wire fox terrier won "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday, emerging as the top dog among nearly 3,000 barking, tail-wagging competitors. Read more »

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part has the joke-a-minute cleverness of The LEGO Movie, but…

Andrew Paredes
Feb 13 01:00 PM

It’s just not as awesome. However, the whole crew is back and that’s a good thing.  Read more »

LOOK: Catriona Gray reunites with Miss Universe Vietnam

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 12:42 PM | Updated Feb 13 12:50 PM

The Philippines’ Catriona Gray and Vietnam’s H’hen Nie are together again, this time at New York Fashion Week (NYFW).   Read more »

VIDEO: This plantation-style house in Angeles has a bowling lane inside it

ANCX
Feb 13 11:44 AM | Updated Feb 13 12:25 PM

Matthew Brill, co-founder of the luxury furnishings company Prizmic & Brill, gave ANCX a tour of his plantation cum safari style home in Angeles, Pampanga. Inside are vintage bikes, travel mementos and—wait for it—a bespoke coffin. Read more »

RECIPE: Cheesy pork menudo

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 11:33 AM | Updated Feb 13 12:08 PM

Alamin kung paano gawing "kakaiba" ang karaniwang putaheng Pinoy na menudo. Read more »

Fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2019

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 06:00 AM

Tired of the usual dinner date? Here are fun ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.  Read more »

Book on Battle of Manila launched at Ayala Museum

Ina Reformina, ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 04:02 AM | Updated Feb 13 10:21 AM

MANILA - On the 74th anniversary of the bloody Battle of Manila, American author James Scott launched Tuesday his book, “Rampage (MacArthur, Yamashita and the Battle of Manila),” an account of the month-long battle between American and Filipino forces and the Imperial Japanese Army.  Read more »

Libreng walking tour, alok sa UP Diliman

ABS-CBN News
Feb 13 12:04 AM

Sa pamamagitan ng libreng walking tour, marami pa ang matututunan tungkol sa sining at kasaysayan. Read more »

"My fierce, fabulous and crazy Lola"

Dara S. Villonco
Feb 12 11:50 PM | Updated Feb 13 08:57 AM

In this tribute to her grandmother Armida Siguion-Reyna, the jeweler Dara Villonco doesn't mince words when it comes to the legendary producer, singer, actress and activist. "My grandmother had the uncanny ability of tearing you to shreds with her painfully honest words. Most might see this as a negative trait—we see it as a rite of passage."  Read more »

VIDEO: Hotel or motel? Where to spend a romantic staycation, room service included

ANCX
Feb 12 11:30 PM | Updated Feb 15 05:01 PM

JJ Yulo orders room service at 3 special spots in Manila perfect for a romantic getaway or weekend escape Read more »

PANOORIN: Jeep, traysikel na pinalamutian ng Hello Kitty

ABS-CBN News
Feb 12 10:34 PM

Pampa-good vibes ang isang jeep at isang traysikel sa Batangas dahil sa disenyo nitong hango sa karakter na si Hello Kitty.  Read more »

UP Diliman now has emotional support dogs for students, faculty

ABS-CBN News
Feb 12 10:09 PM | Updated Feb 12 11:14 PM

MANILA - Stressed students, faculty and staff of the University of the Philippines in Diliman can now find comfort from furry friends. Read more »

Shamcey Supsup, LJ Moreno nagbahagi ng tips para sa pagsisimula ng negosyo

ABS-CBN News
Feb 12 08:41 PM

MANILA - Nagbahagi ng ilang mga tips sina Shamcey Supsup at LJ Moreno para sa mga nagnanais magsimula ng negosyo. Read more »

How the age of streaming is transforming songwriters and the making of OPM

Jacs Sampayan
Feb 12 07:22 PM | Updated Feb 12 10:36 PM

The way people listen to music has changed, and with it, the way artists navigate this age of unprecedented access, visibility, and information. How does OPM fare in these opportune times? Read more »