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  List of Week 1 placers The debut of the GameZone Table Game Champions Cup Weekly Leaderboard has officially put the spotlight on the top Tongits players of the week, May 5. The list highlights the ten best performers from the Tongits Multi-Table Tournament, in which they received tickets that secured their entry into the GTCC Qualifying Round scheduled on May 23 to 25. The GTCC Qualifying Rounds present an incredible opportunity for aspiring Tongits champions, offering a chance to secure one of the 135 coveted spots in the GTCC: Summer Showdown. This marquee event boasts a staggering ₱10,000,000 prize pool, with the grand prize alone set at ₱5,000,000. The final roster of qualified participants will be unveiled on May 27. To join the tournament, create an account with GameZone and play the tournament from April 25 to May 16 to collect stamps in the weekly leaderboard. Participate now and claim your chance at the coveted title and major enticing prizes. The next weekly leaderboard...

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    In a bold move to align with mindful gastronomy and sustainability movements, The Manila Hotel—recognized as the Best Heritage Hotel by Tatler Philippines and Philippines Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards—unveils a curated selection ofvegan and vegetarian dishes that will soon be showcased across its dining outlets and banquet offerings.Announced by Marvin Kim Tan, Vice President for Sales and Marketing, the initiative addresses the growing global and local demand for said dishes, while reinforcing the hotel’s commitment to wellness, innovation, and culinary excellence.Tailored for today’s discerning palates, these dishes offer nutritious, flavor-rich alternatives that support a sustainable lifestyle. True to its legacy of evolving with the times while preserving Filipino culinary heritage, the Grand Dame of Manila continues to embrace dining trends that nourish both body and soul. More than a culinary shift, the initiative underscores broader benefits: supporti...

  James Michael Lafferty, Board Member of the Medical Wellness Association, with the Mega Sardines team as the brand is officially endorsed as a Superfood after passing MWA’s rigorous health standards. Manila, Philippines, May 15, 2025 – Mega Sardines, the Philippines’ number 1 sardines brand, has been endorsed as a “Superfood” by the Medical Wellness Association (MWA), a US-based organization of the world’s largest collection physicians and wellness expert s. This marks the first sardine brand in the Philippines—and the world—to receive this one‑of‑a‑kind recognition. James Michael Lafferty, Founding Board Member of the MWA, shared, “Mega Sardines stood out in all areas in our System-6 criteria for a ‘Superfood’. Filipinos value nutrition wellness, especially when preparing meals for their families. With the product being rich in omega-3, high in vitamins, and processed with world-class safety, we can say it's more than a pantry essential—it’s a food that supports overall he...

  Ballet Manila continues the celebration of its 30th Anniversary with the restaging of the beloved classic, Swan Lake featuring an exceptional roster of ballet stars from San Francisco Ballet. “Bringing this masterpiece to life for our 30th anniversary season is very monumental as it underscores Ballet Manila’s dedication to the highest standards of classical ballet,” explains Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s CEO and artistic director. This is further reinforced by Swan Lake’s two pairs of powerful main leads. On May 30, 2025 (8PM), May 31, 2025 (5PM), and June 1, 2025 (5PM), the production will be led by San Francisco’s first soloist Katherine Barkman, who will return to her Ballet Manila home stage to perform the dual roles Odette (White Swan) and Odile (Black Swan). A former mentee of Macuja Elizalde and principal dancer of Ballet Manila, Barkman will wow the audience with her mesmerizing technique and emotional depth in portraying the characters. Dancing alongside Barkman...

To uphold the principles of fair and free elections, a multi-sectoral group gives its support to the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) Kontra-Bigay campaign, as it takes the lead with #MineAngBotoKo, a disruptive and high-visibility social movement and civic campaign directly targeting vote-selling and vote-buying. Recognizing the need for innovative approaches, the movement is designed for platforms where influence thrives—social media and livestream commerce. #MineAngBotoKo avoids lectures and speaks the language of live selling to engage the 21.87 million Gen Z voters expected to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections. It leverages storytelling and community-driven content, aiming to build a civic movement that feels more like culture than instruction, and pushes purpose into uncomfortable but necessary territory, especially in least-expected spaces. With vote-buying turned brazen, the solutions must be just as bold.  Comelec commissioner-in-charge Ernesto Ferdi...