World-Class Athletes Showcase Skills Ahead Of Red Bull Cliff Diving Series Season Opener In El Nido

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SPORTS | April 5, 2025

2024 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Men’s Champion Oleksiy Prygorov and 2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series Third Place Winner Xantheia Pennisi during the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series kickoff media day at the New Clark City Aquatic Center last April 1, 2025 (Image Source: ABS-CBN News/Mark Demayo)

El Nido in Palawan gears up to host the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series season opener, happening on April 11-13, 2025. As part of the preparations, Red Bull Cliff Diving athletes and the Philippine Diving Team showcased their impeccable skills and talent at an exclusive diving workshop last April 1, 2025 at New Clark City Aquatic Center. The event provided participants with a rare opportunity to hear directly from the athletes about the techniques and mental preparation required for high-level diving competitions. The session emphasized the importance of mental focus, physical mastery, and synchronizing movement with the natural elements. 

Singapore's Chef Fung Brings Culinary Legacy To Araneta City

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

Cantonese Cuisine Master Chef Fung Chi Keung is set to open CHEF FUNG PRIVATE KITCHEN at Araneta City's World Kitchens in Gateway Mall 2, bringing his culinary brilliance to more Filipino food lovers, more particularly in Manila. (Image Source: The Manila Times/Araneta City)

In the world of Chinese cuisine, few chefs are as well-known and well-respected as Chef Fung Chi Keung. Born in Hong Kong and celebrated in Singapore, Chef Fung has built a reputation over more than 30 years as a master of Cantonese cooking, thanks to famed restaurants like Taste Paradise, Kai Garden, and Kai Duck. Now, for the first time, food lovers in Manila will get to experience his culinary brilliance up close with the arrival of CHEF FUNG PRIVATE KITCHEN, the latest show kitchen concept set to open soon at World Kitchens in Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City. But don’t expect Chef Fung’s restaurant to be just another Chinese food destination in the metro. With its arrival in the City of Firsts, it aims to become a place where tradition meets modern artistry, both in its aesthetics and its food offers. 

2025 DTI Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair: A Celebration Of Filipino Taste And Entrepreneurship

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

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Food enthusiasts and entrepreneurs alike have something exciting to look forward to — the highly anticipated 2025 Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair. Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Market Development, Promotions & OTOP (DTI-BMDPO) in cooperation with the Regional and Provincial Offices, the event will take place on April 9-13, 2025 at SM Megamall’s Megatrade Halls 1-3, showcasing over 250 exceptional food-based micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the Philippines. 

PalawanPay At Biyaya Festival: Strengthening Filipino Heritage Through Financial Innovation

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

(Image Source: The Manila Times/Palawan Group Of Companies)

PalawanPay proudly partnered with the Biyaya Sustainable Living Festival as the official e-wallet and payment platform, championing local communities and Filipino heritage. The three-day festival showcased the country’s cultural richness through key pillars dubbed the Three Cs: the bold flavors of local coffee, the legacy of Filipino culture, and the artistry of Filipino couture. By supporting this event, PalawanPay contributed to uplifting local economies and preserving the nation’s cultural identity. Building on the success of the renowned Manila Coffee Festival, the Biyaya Festival at Parqal Aseana City highlighted the significance of celebrating the Philippines’ diverse local products and cultural practices. Visitors enjoyed endless cups of locally brewed coffee, explored sustainable fashion displays, witnessed live mural competitions, and experienced cultural performances — all while joining insightful discussions on sustainability and tradition. 

Sports News: DAZN Completes Acquisition Of Foxtel, Strengthening Global Sports Streaming Leadership

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SPORTS | April 5, 2025

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DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Foxtel Group, marking a major milestone in its expansion into the Australian market. Foxtel Group, Australia’s premier subscription television provider, will continue to operate as a standalone business while benefiting from the UK-based DAZN’s global reach, market-leading technology, and investment in sports entertainment innovation. 

The Travel Club Turns Over Hundreds Of Luggage To OWWA To Support First-Time OFWs

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

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In a poignant display of solidarity and support, The Travel Club has officially turned over its first batch of donated luggage to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), benefiting first-time Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) as they embark on new journeys abroad. The Donate Your Luggage For A Cause initiative, which allowed customers to trade-in their pre-loved luggage in exchange for exclusive discounts, collected hundreds of luggage, each with its own story of past adventures. Now, these bags are being repurposed to carry the dreams and aspirations of OFWs stepping into a new chapter of their lives. Shoppers came for the discounts, but they left knowing their pre-loved luggage would help someone else start a new journey. 

Coca-Cola Philippines And Partners Help Empower 2,000 Women Entrepreneurs In Western Visayas Through iSTAR Program

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

The graduates of Coca-Cola Philippines' iSTAR Program from across Western Visayas (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/Coca-Cola Philippines)

The Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation (NWTF), a long-time partner of Coca-Cola Philippines, hosted the first-ever Hybrid Mass Graduation Ceremony for the iSTAR Program held at the University of Negros Occidental Recoletos Gymnasium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental last February 1, 2025. This milestone aligns with Coca-Cola Philippines’ commitment to economic empowerment, particularly for women in grassroots communities. The graduation ceremony brought together 2,000 graduates who joined in person or virtually and reinforced the program’s role in uplifting women entrepreneurs nationwide. 

Career Reboot: New Laptop Helps 52-Year-Old Virtual Assistant Move Forward After Injury

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LIFESTYLE | April 5, 2025

(L-R) Filipina Homebased Moms (FHMoms) Founder and CEO Maria Korina Bertulfo, PLDT and Smart Assistant Vice President and Head of Stakeholder Management Stephanie V. Orlino, PLDT-Smart IDEATe (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, And Advocacy Through Technology) Scholar Mayet Mansilunga, HUAWEI Philippines Senior Accounts Manager Giro Prudente, HUAWEI Philippines Senior Public Affairs Manager Karrie Buenafe, PLDT and Smart Stakeholder Management Exclusive Kristine Joyce Magadia (Image Source: Orange Magazine TV/PLDT Inc./FHMoms)

Her family’s well-being was tied to an old laptop. Mayet Mansilunga, a 52-year-old mother of two, works as a virtual assistant. Years ago, she suffered a debilitating knee injury during the pandemic while working at her previous job which forced her to find alternative ways of earning a living. She narrated, “My doctor advised against strenuous physical activities, walking long distances, and using the stairs. My physical condition has prevented me from seeking regular jobs that require on-site reporting.”