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Pets supporting human health and welfare: Philippine-based Communitails awarded Royal Canin Foundation grant to advance trauma-informed care
The Philippine Human-Animal Bond Institute (PHABI), the non-profit organization behind Communitails, has been awarded a grant from the Royal Canin Foundation to advance Brave Tails, a pioneering animal-assisted services program supporting trauma survivors and their care providers in the Philippines—marking the first time a Philippine and Southeast Asian initiative has been selected for support by the Foundation. […]
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Is Toycon PH 2026 Worth It?
One thing I noticed: the item that I was eyeing at Popmart store was priced twice as much at Toycon. The box was also dented, and the same item was still available in the official store! So, yes, I went to Popmart after Toycon to get my Crybaby Shiny Shiny! I’ve been eyeing this plushie […]
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How I ended up with too many plushies
It started with Hello Kitty and My Melody bag charm gifts… Then I saw Sanrio collabs and said “one won’t hurt” … biggest lie ever told lol. To be fair, it’s a Sailormoon x My Melody plushie! Found out USJ plushies (Universal Studios Japan) are expensive, so I became a professional affordable USJ hunter instead. […]
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Elphaba and Glinda: There’s No Place Like Home
When the “Wicked” movie finally hit the big screen, I could barely contain my excitement. I wasn’t a big fan as in memorizing all the lines but I liked the fact that they’ll turn it into a movie. I’m more of a Wizard of Oz fan and it’s connected in some ways, anyway, so my […]
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Merry-Go-Around at Art Fair Philippines 2026
For me, Art Fair Philippines this year stood out not just for the artist and gallery lineup, but for its merry-go-round experience. Held from Feb 6-8 at Circuit Makati, one of the most noticeable changes, of course, was the new venue. Moving away from the heart of Makati was a bold move. Even us, Siamese, […]
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My Rainbow High and Shadow High Girls
A gift from last year, unwrapped this year. Happiness feels so much greater when I don’t unbox all presents at once. I always like saving a few for later, stretching the excitement over several days (or years!) instead of squeezing it into one moment. It’s almost like I’m giving myself little bursts of joy every […]
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Mattel Creations x Contemporary Artists Collab
I’m beyond thrilled with Mattel Creations’ collaborations with contemporary artists! First, they teamed up with Mark Ryden—my absolute favorite—and now with Keiichi Tanaami. “Pink Pop” is the name of Mark Ryden’s gallery exhibit back in 2022 and the first of Mattel Creations exclusive dolls. This release actually features more dolls, like the Barbie Bee and […]
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Say Goodbye to Your Double Chin at Montesa Medical Group Clinic
Want redefined jawline without surgery? Montesa Medical Group (MMG) has officially launched its highly anticipated Aesthetic Center at The Manila Hotel, solidifying the group’s commitment to providing advanced dermatology and age management services. I recently visited the newest Montesa Medical Group clinic at The Manila Hotel. The clinic is near the pool area and close […]
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Exploring MaArte Fair In A Day Is Not Enough!
This year, MaArte Fair has occupied almost all the venues at The Peninsula Manila! Siamese wasn’t able to attend this last year since we were out of town so we had to catch up and see what’s new at The Pen! Let me take a moment to highlight some of our favorite snaps of scenes, […]
