Nadine Lustre, Andrea Brillantes, Maymay Entrata, and Maris Racal are some of the celebrities on INQUIRER.net Entertainment’s Best Dressed list. Images: It was a special night for A-list celebrities, up-and-coming stars, and fan favorites who gathered at the spring awakening-themed flair of the ABS-CBN Ball 2025 in florals, pastel colors, eye-catching silhouettes, unique fabrics, and other interpretations of the season. The star-studded gala—held at the Solaire North in Quezon City on Friday, April 5—is arguably one of the most successful editions to date as celebrities, media executives, and other guests had fun incorporating their own twist to this year’s “Spring…
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President Donald Trump‘s 10% baseline tariffs on most U.S. imports took effect on Saturday. What Happened: The new tariffs have sparked a significant market reaction, escalating U.S. duties to their highest level in over a century. The tariffs are a part of Trump’s strategy to stimulate domestic investment by companies seeking to evade import taxes. While the baseline tariff is now active, higher duties on certain countries, which will replace rather than add to the 10% rate, are scheduled to start on April 9, reports Bloomberg. As per reports, the latest tariffs imposed by Trump have triggered global discussions, with countries contemplating their response. The tariffs have…
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Driving a Formula 1 car around one of the world’s toughest circuits is hard enough. Doing that while dealing with a seat belt issue that is causing you pain? That sounds even tougher. Add in the fact the pain is in an area where you would absolutely not want to feel pain when driving at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour? That sounds downright impossible. But that is the task Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar was given on Saturday at the Japanese Grand Prix as he dealt with a seat belt issue that was causing him pain…
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A worker wheels out the belongings of a fellow employee who was dismissed, outside of the Mary E. Switzer Federal Office Building, which houses HHS offices in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Bloomberg/Getty Images Chaos and confusion dominated the restructuring affecting thousands of workers at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this week. Some people who were fired are being unfired, at least temporarily. Some managers don’t even know who still works for them. With human resources teams gutted, answers are extremely hard to come by. This is according to interviews…
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Photo courtesy of Wikipedia With the return of the Boljoon pulpit panels after about four decades, it turns out that another church in Cebu Province also lost its old pulpit panels many years ago. Built from 1788 to the 1830s, the church of Argao still has—although now unpalatably gilded—its impressive retablos and pulpit with carved, polychromed panels, most likely similar in character to the Boljoon panels. Details are sketchy on the designs of the panels and when these were stolen, but Cebu’s heritage sector is also hoping for their return. READ: Gwen’s plea to bearers of stolen church artifacts: Just return them…
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For a child who is not vaccinated against measles — one of the world’s most infectious viruses — no classroom, school bus or grocery store is safe. Nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to an infected person will catch it, and once measles takes root, the virus can damage the lungs, kidneys and the brain. With falling U.S. vaccination rates and outbreaks that have caused more than 580 cases and at least one death, health experts expect measles to infect hundreds or even thousands more across the nation. Here is how measles takes over the body. Unlike viruses that…
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NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, who spent 16 years playing Safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, loves golf as much as football. He cannot get enough of the sport, which explains why he serves as the Tournament Director of the Valspar Championship. But that event is for PGA Tour professionals only. Barber wanted to find a way for his fellow Hall of Famers to play on the big stage and showcase their personalities during retirement. After all, seemingly every retired NFL star picks up the game of golf and immediately becomes addicted to it shortly thereafter. So Barber had…
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President Donald Trump has enacted sweeping tariffs that could significantly increase the cost of consumer goods, including Apple Inc. AAPL iPhones. Analysts foresee a potential price surge of 30% to 40% if Apple passes these costs onto consumers. What Happened: According to a report by Reuters, most iPhones are manufactured in China, which now faces a 54% tariff. If these tariffs persist, Apple must choose between absorbing the increased costs or transferring them to customers. Apple shares dropped 9.3% on Thursday, marking their worst day since March 2020. Projections from Rosenblatt Securities suggest that Apple’s iPhone 16, initially priced at $799, could rise to $1,142. The iPhone 16 Pro…
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If you’re nearing or in retirement, you should be familiar with the 4% rule. It says that you can withdraw 4% of your retirement savings each year, adjust it for inflation annually, and your money should last you at least 30 years. It was an idea suggested by William Bengen in 1994 and one that is often cited in literature. Bengen was a financial advisor in California and came to the 4% number analyzing historic stock market data and found hat 4% was a safe withdrawal rate. Whether you went through the Great Depression or through periods of high inflation,…