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Jan 15, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – When most people hear “mochi,” they often think of the familiar round, powdered, chewy rice cakes filled with ice cream or sweet paste. However, Japan’s warabimochi is quite different. The traditional Japanese dessert is a delicate, jelly-like treat made with bracken starch, water, and sugar, then dusted with kinako (sweet toasted soybean flour) and often paired with kuromitsu (a molasses-like syrup).
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – After over a decade of celebrating Filipino craftsmanship and design, HaloHalo, the lifestyle brand known for its colorful banig-inspired bags and homegrown ingenuity, announced it’s closing down on Wednesday, January 15. In a heartfelt post on Instagram, principal designer and co-founder Cara Sumabat-Limjap shared the news, marking the end of a journey that began in 2013.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – While most Boracay tourists flock to the bustling shores of Stations 1 to 3, there’s a quieter, more secluded, and lesser-known enclave of the island that feels like a hidden secret: Station Zero. Tucked away on the northern-westernmost tip of the island, the area offers a completely different kind of island experience — private, exclusive, and a notch higher in luxury. It’s a laidback stretch of beach beyond Station 1 and Diniwid Beach along Punta Bunga Beach.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo |Marky Ramone Go
MANILA, Philippines – Peacefully tucked in the lush highlands of South Cotabato, about a thousand feet above sea level, Lake Sebu, with its calm waters and towering waterfalls, provides guests with more than jaw-dropping natural attractions.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines — In Marikina City lies Bingbingcat Kitchen, a family-run small business selling the Tausug sticky rice cake delicacy Putli Mandi from Mindanao. Owned by husband and wife Juan Sajid Imao and Cielo Imao, Cielo told Rappler that the story of Bingbingcat Kitchen is actually a love story. Sajid is a renowned sculptor and son of National Artist Abdulmari Asia Imao, a Tausug from Jolo, Sulu.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – The most destructive wildfires across Los Angeles and Hollywood remain out of control, destroying thousands of homes and putting lives at risk. Citizens and Hollywood starscontinue to evacuate as more homes are consumed by flames. Several celebrities have been affected by the fires, with some turning to social media to call for help and share heartbreaking updates about their homes.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo |Zach Dayrit
MANILA, Philippines – Let’s get physical, physical! Is it finally the year to step outside your comfort zone and discover new ways to stay active? Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, fitness doesn’t have to be monotonous and boring. From simple yet enjoyable pursuits to more challenging but highly rewarding adventures, here are some exciting indoor and outdoor activities to help you get moving and make the most of 2025.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – Cong Caphe, Vietnam’s popular café chain, is more than just a coffee shop — it’s the love letter and brain child of founder Linh Dung, a former performance artist. Metro Manila’s coffee scene is about to get a Vietnamese twist this year! The coffee shop famous for its signature coconut coffee is opening its first branch in mid-February at Gateway 2 Mall, General Araneta, Cubao, Quezon City.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
MANILA, Philippines – Why is the late Pepsi Paloma being talked about again? On January 9, actor and comedian Vic Sotto filed a cyber libel complaint against filmmaker Darryl Yap over the teaser for his upcoming movie, The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma. Vic Sotto filed a complaint with the Office of the Prosecutor in Muntinlupa City, citing that his name was explicitly mentioned in the teaser clip for the upcoming movie.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
rappler.com | Steph Arnaldo
Jamie Lee Curtis, Mandy Moore, Maria Shriver, and other celebrities were among the tens of thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes to escape the out-of-control wildfires burning around Los Angeles. The largest blaze consumed nearly 12,000 acres (4,856 hectares) in Pacific Palisades, a picturesque neighborhood between the beach towns of Santa Monica and Malibu that is home to many film, television, and music stars.
