Butuan’s Balanghai Festival: A celebration both on water and on land
In this celebration where ancient boats are the focus, the people of Butuan are truly anchored on their past while letting their rich heritage flow through the present and future.

KOREA CHRONICLES (Last of 4 parts) | Shopping Gangnam-style
Grace Lee shops in this famous district in Seoul.
Smart offers fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
Smart offers new iPads with a range of attractive data plans.

Sarah Jessica Parker opens SM Aura, donates to less fortunate in Taguig
By-invitation only SM Aura opening gets jam-packed as guests try to get a piece of the Hollywood fashion icon.

Cheers! Let’s drink to the weekend
Thank God, it’s Friday, with no liquor ban.

Music fans chill and party with rock stars at the Venice Sunset Party
Urbanites were treated to a summer escapade consisting of great bands and DJs in a concert at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City.

5 things to like about PLDT’s heyÜ app
PLDT launches a new app that keeps people connected through the the Internet.

La Pomme handmade items for home and kids on sale at 10A Alabama, May 1
La Pomme, the popular online store on Etsy featuring handmade items for the home and kids is now in the Philippines!
Lapomme handmade items for the home and kids on sale at 10A Alabama, May 1
La Pomme, the popular online store on Etsy featuring handmade items for the home is now in the Philippines! Check out its latest line for kids on May 1 at Quezon City’s handmade hub.

BAZAAR | Miriam College HS Batch ’93 holds ‘Family Sale-bration!’ on May 4, Saturday
The family that shops together, bonds together at this bazaar that offers fun activities for all members and kid-preneurs as well.

WINDOW SHOPPER | Paris-inspired Elle Girl opens in Shangri-La Plaza
Get the clothes you’ve always wanted to wear from the Parisian runways with this global brand that brings designer-inspired clothes closer to more shoppers.
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World
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Economy
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Opinion
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- » Elections 2013: Mapping the battleground provinces and cities
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Infotek
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- » PLDT sweetens SME DSL offer with Samsung gadgets
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- » Former Nokia software team unveils its first smartphone
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Lifestyle
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