Tag: Philippines
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Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay: the world’s biggest puzzle collection opens its doors to the public
According to Guinness World Records, the record for largest collection of jigsaw puzzles is currently held by Luiza Figueiredo of Brazil. As of May 21, 2010 she has a collection of 238 different sets of jigsaw puzzles, which she has been collecting throughout her travels since 1967. Unknown to many, an even larger collection exists…
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Philippine students rank fourth in prestigious international science fair
MANILA, Philippines – Jack Andraka, 15, of Crownsville, USA. was awarded first place for his new method to detect pancreatic cancer at this year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, a program of Society for Science & the Public. Based on diabetic test paper, Jack created a simple dip-stick sensor to test blood or urine…
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Emmanuelle inspires, stays fresh and positive with self-titled debut album
OPM has a new sweetheart in town, and her name is Emmanuelle Vera. Also known to her friends and relatives as “Elle” (e-lee) or “Emman” (e-man), she is a songwriter at heart having started when she was barely in high school. Her self-titled debut album features seven feel-good tracks filled with groovy beats and positive…
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Doctors know best: How your eye doctor knows you have glaucoma
An anxiety unlike anyone has ever before felt falls over every patient who visits the doctor. The sort of news that patients usually dread are those that leaves surprising and uncompromising repercussions. Most patients expect news about their health like obesity, hypertension, or even diabetes. One disease that you certainly would not want to have…
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3M Philippines and PSQua push to improve hospital sterilization standards
Strange but true: the Central Sterile Supply (CSS) section of hospitals is one of the most important part of the hospital, but also the one that is most commonly neglected. 3M Philippines and the Philippine Society for Quality in Healthcare (PSQua) thus held a two-day seminar last March 29-30 at the Makati Medical Center to…
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…Because a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Give Mom a Caricature from Marriott Manila
If there’s one person that has a penchant for delicious, gourmet meal, that’s mom. For someone who cooks up a meticulous meal for the family, it’s no wonder why she has discerning taste buds. With this, there’s surely no other venue where she can indulge and celebrate her love for good food other than Marriott…
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40 lucky kids selected for Jr. NBA Philippines 2012
ANGELES CITY – 16 kids from the Manila Regional Training Camp held at the University of the Philippines Diliman Gym April 21 and 22 will join the 6 kids culled from the Puerto Princesa Regional Selection Camp on April 11, the 9 kids from the Cagayan de Oro Regional Selection Camp on April 15 and…
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Girbaud offers 50% discount exclusive to Le Jean members
Good news fashion fans! Marithé François Girbaud is offering up to discount to members of the exclusive Club Le Jean from April 19 to 22 and April 26 to 29. The deal is valid for accessories, jeans, and knits. Full details after the jump.
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Netopia gets facelift, offers imported coffee from Vietnam
Netopia is bringing the cybercafe experience to the next level. Partnering with Vietnam’s Highlands Coffee, Netopia outlets will be redeveloped into “lifestyle hubs” that offer more than just Internet and computer services.