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‘Becoming Chinese’ meme shows China’s soft power moment is here

BANGKOK — Have you “become Chinese”? In recent months, 20-somethings around the world have taken over social media with posts enthusing about how they’re embracing Chinese ways of life. Videos proclaiming users are “Chinamaxxing,” or “in a very Chinese time of their lives” — namely by drinking hot water with boiled goji berries, eating dumplings

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Italy-based Filipina gymnast to represent PH in World Challenge Cup

ROME – Jasmine Althea Ramilo, a Filipina gymnast based in Italy, is set to represent the Philippines in the 2026 FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup in Portimao, Portugal on May 15 to 17. As the lone Filipina representative, Ramilo has been preparing rigorously for the competition, according to her mother, Fhey. READ: Young Cebuana gymnasts

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Banks urged to enforce BSP relief, waive fees

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Joel Villanueva on Thursday urged banks to strictly implement relief measures allowed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), including loan payment grace periods and the waiver of digital transfer fees, amid rising energy costs. Villanueva said the BSP’s latest policy move should go beyond temporary relief, stressing the need to institutionalize

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