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Make way for the Aries Alpha females! (We won’t ask you twice)
Aries — the first sign of the zodiac, is the representation of spring and new beginnings, earning people born under this sign the title of trailblazers, leaders, and innovators. This bright, fierce, and brave sign is the kind who always has a fresh idea and the energy capable of executing it. That’s why the world is full of prominent iconic Aries women who are bringing about surge of change in the world with their invigorating spirit.
And just in time for the Aries season, we list down different famous empowered females who were born under this sign.
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Lunar New Year 2021: The celebration of Chinese New Year in the midst of pandemic
Ordinarily at this time of year, hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens would be packing highways, trains and planes for vacations to celebrate the Lunar New Year with their family.
But this year, due to the existing coronavirus pandemic, the largest annual human migration in the world has been halted, in compliance to the Chinese government's call to avoid "nonessential" trips during the holiday period to prevent a resurgence of the COVID-19.
The Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China, is the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar — the equivalent of Thanksgiving, Christmas and...
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Ber Months Is Here! Things We Will Miss This Season Under The “New Normal”
Do you hear that? Jose Mari Chan singing his iconic songs. Yes, it’s officially the start of the Ber months. Although still four months away, the start of Ber months symbolizes the start of the holiday season in the Philippines — the reason why we are dubbed to have the longest Christmas celebration in the world.
By this time in the past, people are supposed to be clamoring for their holiday decors, gifts, Christmas parties, Noche Buena and Media Noche; but 2020 has a different plan for all of us. The Coronavirus Pandemic happened and just like that, we have...
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Art in the Park 2021 goes online this February!
This is not a drill folks, Art in the Park 2021 digital edition is happening next month.
Despite the pandemic rage in the country, the much-awaited art fair for all enthusiasts and aspiring artists will push through online for a week-long run.
Kicking off from February 21-28, 2020 with 60 exhibitors on its website straight from your couch, the announcement was made on their social media pages.
Check out the short clip below:
Many are missing the ‘feels’ to be surrounded by these wonderful masterpieces, and we may not be able to witness the beautiful sight of these magnificent creations...
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The New Filipino Gesture of Goodwill: Right Hand to Chest, Bow Down
It’s official! Filipinos will now have a new gesture of goodwill amidst the rage of the pandemic.
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, the House of Representatives has passed a bill promoting a new way of gesture in observance of general health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
House Bill 8149 or the "Bating Filipino Para Sa Kalusugan Act" which institutionalizes placing one's palm at the center of the chest together with a slight nod as a customary Filipino gesture of respect is now on its final reading.
As an alternative to the traditional handshake, 212 legislators who voted in favor of...