Giant mushrooms found in Davao

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MANILA, Philippines - Three giant mushrooms were found in Davao City this week.

De-stressing after the holidays

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC

MANILA, Philippines - Welcome as the holidays might be--luring anyone to jump into the season with total surrender-- it could also come with its own share of stresses: whether from dealing with the horrendous traffic or making last minute trips to packed malls and getting caught in the maddening shopping frenzy.

What 'lucky' charms, crystals mean

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MANILA, Philippines - A feng shui expert believes that 2011 -- or the Year of the Rabbit -- will be good for most people.

Dancing Cebu Pac attendants' video among 2010's most shared

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MANILA, Philippines - Dancing flight attendants surely caught netizens' attention in 2010.

Tired of the mall? Go to the circus

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MANILA, Philippines - Gone are the days when Filipinos' holiday celebrations are limited to malls and theme parks.

Remedies to holiday overeating

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MANILA, Philippines - The Christmas holiday season in the Philippines is marked by many parties and reunions with family and friends. It's no wonder then that overeating occurs, and with it come ailments.

Pet care during New Year's Eve

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MANILA, Philippines - December 31, probably the noisiest time in any given year, is only 3 days away.

3 holiday hangouts in Manila for Pinoys on a budget

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MANILA, Philippines - For cash-strapped Filipinos who want a change of scenery this holiday season, here are 3 places where kids and adults can have fun without leaving a hole in the pocket.

Tips on how to handle firecrackers 'safely'

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MANILA, Philippines - Since fireworks and firecrackers have traditionally been a part of New Year celebrations in the country, there will undoubtedly be many who will light some on New Year's Eve despite an appeal from the Department of Health to use pots and pans instead.

'Philippines one of top holiday hotspots for 2011'

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MANILA, Philippines - An Australian travel website considers the country as one of the must-see destinations next year, primarily because of its untapped pristine beaches.

Have a smoke-free holiday

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MANILA, Philippines – It is the season when people tend to become unhealthy. They take a break from exercising, they eat and drink more and they sleep less.

Komiks veteran Pablo S. Gomez dies

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Posted at 12/27/2010

MANILA, Philippines - A day after Christmas, veteran komiks novelist Pablo S. Gomez passed away. He was 81.

La Cocina de Tita Moning: A taste of the past

By Caroline J. Howard, ANC

MANILA, Philippines - In some homes, food is a family tradition. 

That's the case for Chef Suzette Montinola who follows the heirloom recipes of her grandmother, Doña Ramona "Tita Moning" Hernandez-Legarda.

For Pinoys, love trumps money and shoes this Christmas

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MANILA, Philippines - It may not cost a thing, but for Filipinos, love is the most valuable gift they could give anyone this Christmas.

Live streaming for Pope's Christmas mass

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VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI's traditional Christmas Eve mass will be streamed live on the Internet in six languages and available on iPhones around the world, the Vatican said Wednesday.

How to look fab for the holidays

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MANILA, Philippines - It's party season! Are you still stuck with your everyday makeup look?

Tips in case Christmas lights catch fire

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Posted at 12/23/2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Fires happen at any time of the year, even during the holiday season due to defective Christmas lights and firecrackers.

When Christmas cards can help Pinoy kids

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Posted at 12/23/2010 

MANILA, Philippines - Sending Christmas cards to relatives, friends and loved ones has always been part of the holiday tradition.

Say it with doughnuts this Christmas

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Posted at 12/23/2010

MANILA, Philippines - Christmas is a great time to spread the love this Yuletide season, and if you aren't the type to say it outright, you can do it through food. Yes, food. After all, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach."

Charice to launch own perfume in January

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Posted at 12/22/2010

MANILA, Philippines - International teen singing sensation Charice has joined the ranks of celebrities with their own perfume line.