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MANILA, Philippines—From being one of the busiest young stars in the industry whose face is seen all the time, and making an appearance almost everywhere, two-time FAMAS Best Actress Nadine Lustre has now taken a lighter work load and has called Siargao her second home. “I’m super happy now when I get a day to just sit down on my couch and watch TV all day. You know, it’s always the little things for me. I’m also very lucky because I can always fly to Siargao when I have like a week off,” the “Deleter” actress said at the “G Creator Con” Talks held at the Globe Tower at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City on Sept. 17. READ: Nadine Lustre living the island life in Siargao…

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  MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has recently adopted a resolution honoring 10 recipients of the 2023 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipino award for their achievements, commitment, and contributions to public service. The House Resolution (HR) No. 1312, consolidated with HR No.1298, was introduced by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and other lawmakers, congratulating the recipients of the award, which is conferred to outstanding individuals in the academe, military, and police sectors. “Whereas, for exemplifying commitment, selflessness, and dedication in the pursuit of public service, the House of Representatives proudly joins the Metroban…

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Miami, United States — An alligator was killed as it was removed from a creek in the US state of Florida along with a 41-year-old woman’s body, officials said Saturday. Police said they had responded to a report of a body seen in the creek in Largo, Florida, and that the 13-foot, 8.5-inch (4-meter) male alligator was “humanely killed” on Friday. Officers identified the body on Saturday, but said “the manner and cause of death is pending,” and that the investigation was ongoing. READ: Gator with missing nose, upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park Witness Jamarcus Bullard told US media that he saw a big alligator and a body in the creek, and ran to a nearby fir…

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MANILA, Philippines—The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) has just announced that it had lifted its maximum age cap, and will accept applicants no matter how old they are. And Miss Universe Philippines (MUPH) National Director Shamcey Supsup-Lee appeared to have presented a case on how sensible the international pageant’s recent directive is. “Age is just a number,” the 37-year-old mother of two wrote in a post on social media showing photos of her strikingly youthful appearance, wearing a white draped gown with a corseted bodice and exaggerated ruffle sleeves in champagne designed by King George Bueno. Her chin-length locks were styled by Dianne Joie Alcantara to have a hint of …

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HANGZHOU, China—Kayla Noelle Sanchez is out to demonstrate a sprinkling of her billing in the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay on Sunday at the kick-off of aquatic events in the 19th Asian Games. Though joining two-time Olympian Jasmine Alkhaldi, Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Tiea Isabella Salvino and Miranda Renner in the quartet swim comes as an aperitif, Sanchez cutting through water at high speed will quantify if she’s really good as advertised. “My preparation I’d say is good. I’m obviously trying my best to place the highest for Team Philippines,” said the 22-year-old transferee from the Canadian national squad. Sanchez, born to Filipino parents Noel and Susan wh…

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