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Rem Koolhaas to Design Home
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Brazilian carnival at Manila Polo Club; Miss World 2012 visits Manila
By: Maurice Arcache, Philippine Daily Inquirer The 2013 Fila Polo Cup at the Manila Polo Club in Forbes Park was more colorful than ever because of its unique theme, “Brazilian Carnival!” By 6 p.m. there was more glitz than ever before, dahlings. Superbly hosted by handsome Fila endorser Fabio Ide, the affair had endless entertainment by…
