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She is a known TV host, singer and actress. An international endorser, painter, pianist, performer, and designer. She has traveled the world and soared far and high. But back home, she is still Daddy’s baby girl.

Brazilian personality Daiana Menezes is the eldest among 3 children, so she says she went through all the hardships and learned from and with her father.

“My dad is amazing. He’s my hero and he’s a great leader,” says Daiana of her dad. A disciplinarian, D’s dad used the dreaded “sinturon” especially when D or her siblings had tantrums or bad behavior.

Through the years, Daiana says she has learned to appreciate her father more as she matured.

“I became more confident about his love. He showed me that it doesn’t matter what I go through, he w

ill always be there for me,” adds Daiana, a graduate of the New York Film Academy.

D and dad love going to the beach together. The “Brazilipina” who has made the Philippines her home for the past 12 years wants to bring her dad here to enjoy the country’s beautiful beaches.

This Father’s Day, Daiana wishes her dad will live to be as old and as healthy as he can. Someday, one Father’s Day, Daiana also prays her dad will be a grandfather.

“If I could give him any gift, I will not give him material things because these aren’t important as values for our family. We value respect, quality time and love. So I would give him grandchildren. I want him to get to meet his grandkids one day,” ends Daiana.

Most or 83 percent of Filipino kids are not drinking enough water to keep them hydrated and healthy. This is the alarming finding of a study on hydration by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology.

Experts reveal dehydration starts as soon as a person feels parched or thirsty. 

With a drive to genuinely contribute to a more inclusive and diverse society, a group of passionate young designers tapped their creativity and skills to launch a collection of fashion apparel made for children with special needs.

Graduating students from the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, namely, Angela Bautista, Diane Bobier, Allana Nicolas, and Darlenne Rivera, combined function and fashion to create the Spectrum Kidz.  

Brazilian TV host, singer, and actress Daiana Menezes is excited to launch two new singles and music videos.

“These two new songs of 8ONE are all about good vibes and bringing happiness and joy as you listen,” beams the international endorser, painter, pianist, performer, and designer.

For the single “Low,” 8ONE wanted a “DJ feel” so Daiana approached her good friend DJ Luane for a collaboration.

“The other song, ‘Back to the Crib,’ is a feel-good danceable song that we had so much fun making, from the lyrics written by Tommie King, to recording it,” shares Daiana, who runs the production Ikon worldwide, a lifestyle entertainment company that books and brings international artists here and to other countries.

“Low was shot at the beach, I won’t give much away because you have to watch it, and Back to the Crib was shot in an upside-down set. We are very excited for everyone to watch it!” adds Daiana.

8ONE members are free-styler rapper and writer KXNG, rapper Tommie King, music producer-singer Ryan Klos, and Daiana. 8ONE hit singles include “Therapy,” “November,”

“Mango” and “Simon AF.” Their next stop is Vestiville, Belgium before the summer ends.

“In our group, Tommie does the most writing but everyone collaborates. Ryan Sings his part and writes, too. I intrude or ‘nakikialam’ on their creative mind and make my part suitable for myself,” laughs Daiana.

8ONE is mixing genres and making their songs suitable for every age group. Because the members are of different nationalities, they hope to unite the listeners as one and end discrimination of what’s cool and what isn’t.

Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo shares her two cents on being an independent woman: you should know how to pursue what you want in life.

“Para po sa ‘kin, being an independent person means kaya mong gawin ‘yung mga bagay na gusto mong gawin. As an independent woman, gustung-gusto ko pong mag-explore ng mga bagay na di ko pa nagagawa, and also learn more about myself in the process (For me, being an independent person means you can do the things you want to do. As an independent woman, I like to explore things I haven’t done yet and also learn about myself in the process),” says the 30-year-old singer-actor.

Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, an eco-warrior, or just looking to find new ways to explore and experience new places, traveling on a bike can be a fun and rewarding option.  

To mark World Bicycle Day on June 3, online travel agent Agoda shares six beautiful cities that different types of travelers should check out on two wheels.