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Reigning in Manila: All hail SIX!

“Divorced, beheaded, died/Divorced, beheaded, survived.” Who knew that a musical that starts off with this ominous mnemonic would turn out to be 80 minutes filled with humor, camp, and a celebration of what Chappell Roan would call a “Femininomenon?” This mnemonic serves as the basis of “Six,” the hit Tony Award-winning West End and Broadway ...

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PAL reiterates support for Filipino Paralympians

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has committed to grant additional Mabuhay Miles to the Filipino athletes who will win medals in the 2024 Paris Paralympics, which runs from August 28 to September 8. According to the company, Paralympic medalists will be awarded Mabuhay Miles annually for three years: 150,000 miles for gold, 100,000 miles for silver, and ...

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10 things that will turn 10 this year

The year 2024 has arrived, and some notable events are not just turning a year older but rather marking a decade since their occurrence. Get ready for a trip down memory lane with these reminders that might evoke a sense of nostalgia or, dare I say, make you feel a bit older. 1. “Frozen” Phenomenon: ...

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Philippine Esports Organization eyes new facility, expansion of grassroots programs in 2024

The Philippine Esports Organization (PESO), the National Sports Association for esports in the country, announced “exciting” plans it has for this year at a recent press conference and thanksgiving night at the Double Dragon Plaza in Pasay. PESO plans to build an esports facility that can accommodate several activities like athlete training, events, and broadcasting. ...

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New Web3 game Project Xeno to give away total of P1M to players

Japan-based company CROOZ, in partnership with Yield Guild Games (YGG) Philippines, will be raffling away P1 million in total cash prizes to up to 500 players of the new Web3 PVP game Project Xeno. Project Xeno, according to CROOZ, is currently the leading blockchain game in Japan. It “combines GameFi and esports in a beginner-friendly ...

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Food, series, a book, etc: Our team’s recommendations for the week

Weekly work meetings are nothing unusual, but our team makes time to share little things that kept us sane that week: Be it movies, a new snack, a series that stuck with us, or even a book that enticed us. While you may have already heard about a few from this list, be sure to ...

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5 of our favorite moments from Worlds 2022 (and a couple more)

The 2022 League of Legends World Championship, or Worlds, has finally crowned a [gasp] new champion. To say it was a momentous finish to a miracle run feels like an understatement for the new kings of LoL, South Korean team DRX. Led by veteran AD carry player Kim “Deft” Hyuk-kyu and super rookie midlaner Kim ...

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FIBA and SBP Mark One Year to Go FIBA Basketball World Cup Milestone

The stage is set, the clock is winding down, and the road to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 begins now. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), the national sport association for basketball in the Philippines, and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the association of national organizations governing the sport of basketball worldwide, have formally ...

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Feeling at home in Harry’s House

It has been over a month since the release of Harry Styles’ third album “Harry’s House” but we here at The Red Circle are still grooving to its beats. From his first solo self-titled album in 2017, Harry has been gaining massive popularity and a widely diverse following. Even non-fans have surely heard of Sign of the Times. ...

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Top Gun: Maverick, Everything you wanted

Note: This review discusses the author’s views and opinions of Top Gun: Maverick. Minor spoilers ahead. After 36 years, the sequel to the seminal action flick Top Gun is here. Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel you never thought you needed. Yet, through sheer force of will, the movie has taken off and landed. Here, ...

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