Emporio Armani names Dario Vitale new creative director

Inquirer.net - Sep 17, 2026

The Armani fashion house named Prada veteran Dario Vitale as the new creative director of its Emporio Armani line

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GMA Kapuso Foundation has sent aid to casket makers in Santo Tomas, Pampanga, as floodwaters continue to submerge parts of the province, forcing locals to find ways to keep their livelihoods afloat.

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With just 100 days to go before Christmas, colorful lanterns are already lighting up the streets and stores in San Fernando, Pampanga, known as the Christmas Capital of the Philippines.

Glaiza De Castro shares lessons learned in pregnancy journey

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EA7 Emporio Armani introduces Italian luxury athleisurewear to the PH

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EA7 Emporio Armani has officially arrived in the Philippines with the opening of its first store at SM Mall of Asia.

Hong Kong theatre legend Fredric Mao launches foundation to boost city’s performing arts

Sep 16, 2026

Hong Kong theatre legend Fredric Mao launches foundation to boost city’s performing arts

“When you’re my age, you start to think about legacy,” says 79-year-old Fredric Mao Chun-fai, a Hong Kong theatre veteran behind many of the city’s original stage productions and a pioneer in connecting the local theatre industry to the world. This month, he launched the Mao Chun-fai Performing Arts Charity Foundation to further talent development, research and creation across Hong Kong’s theatre landscape. The foundation aims to: nurture the next generation of theatre talent and develop...

Megaworld Lifestyle Malls and S.I.L.Y.A. introduce Mini-Me Rocking Chairs for young readers

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Bringing Hà Nội's heritage spaces to life

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Hà Nội is buzzing with colour and festive energy as the second Thăng Long - Hà Nội Festival gets underway, bringing a wide range of activities to heritage sites across the capital.

Experts highlight cinema's role in developing heritage resources

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Experts highlight cinema's role in developing heritage resources

Experts at the seminar, titled 'Cinema and Heritage – From Nurturing Talent to Developing Creative Industries', proposed the links between heritage, creative talent, film production and the development of creative industries.

Baby Dolls to hold concert in QC this November

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Netflix to revisit Stanford Prison Experiment in new unscripted series

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HBO Max K-drama The Ordinary Jackpot: Lee Joon-hyuk hides a lottery win in workplace drama

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European and Vietnamese documentaries meet at 16th film festival

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European and Vietnamese documentaries meet at 16th film festival

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Rural markets embrace digital transformation in Vĩnh Long

Sep 16, 2026

Rural markets embrace digital transformation in Vĩnh Long

The '4.0 Market' model, which promotes cashless payments, is being introduced at traditional markets, particularly in remote areas and communities with large Khmer populations.

Northwest Tourism Fair 2026 promotes Lào Cai's tourism potential

Sep 16, 2026

Northwest Tourism Fair 2026 promotes Lào Cai's tourism potential

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‘Filipiñana’ is ‘divisive’—and that’s okay

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Angelica Lopez seeks 'bayanihan' support ahead of Miss Grand International 2026 journey

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Angelica Lopez seeks 'bayanihan' support ahead of Miss Grand International 2026 journey

Angelica Lopez is asking Filipinos to support her as she represents the Philippines in the upcoming Miss Grand International competition.

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A toy revival

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Archaeological discovery sheds further light on ancient imperial palace

Sep 16, 2026

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The excavation has yielded a wealth of new and important evidence on the scale of Kính Thiên Palace, the construction of its building pad and column foundations, and the building materials used, as well as traces of the Long Thiên Palace pad dating from the Nguyễn Dynasty.

Great National Unity Festival to be held abroad for first time

Sep 16, 2026

Great National Unity Festival to be held abroad for first time

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Việt Nam leaves strong imprint at Asian cultural festival in Canada

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Strengthening art education in schools

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Awit Awards 2026: Here is the full list of winners

Sep 16, 2026

Awit Awards 2026: Here is the full list of winners

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Culture ministry speeds up project to repatriate heritage items

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Culture ministry speeds up project to repatriate heritage items

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VNOB to premiere Puccini’s Tosca in Việt Nam

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VNOB to premiere Puccini’s Tosca in Việt Nam

The Việt Nam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will premiere Giacomo Puccini’s opera Tosca in Việt Nam on September 26 and 27, 2026, at Hồ Gươm Opera House in Hà Nội.

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'Forgotten Island' to hold sneak screenings in PH ahead of official release

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