Filipino toymaker creates life-like pet plushies for grieving owners

Reuters 04/06/2023

MANILA — Toymaker David Tan in the Philippines is inundated with requests from heartbroken customers who want to honor their departed pets’ memories with plush toys. Tan and a team of 20 employees use photos sent by…

Day after Thai attack, traumatized relatives cling to slain children’s toys

Reuters 10/07/2022

UTHAI SAWAN, Thailand — Crying and clutching toys, traumatized relatives gathered at a child daycare center in Thailand where a day earlier a former policeman had slain 34 people, most of them children, in a knife and…

Must be love: The Tokyo ‘clinic’ treating stuffed toys

11/05/2020

Tokyo, Japan—At a Tokyo clinic, a woman in a white coat carefully records the particulars of the newest patient: a sheep-shaped stuffed toy. The Natsumi Clinic specializes in restoring much-loved teddies and other cuddly toys to their…

Blocks and boxes backed over high-tech toys

AP 12/16/2018

SKIP the costly electronic games and flashy digital gizmos. Pediatricians say the best toys for tots are old-fashioned hands-on playthings that young children can enjoy with parents—things like blocks, puzzles—even throwaway cardboard boxes—that spark imagination and creativity.…

Stuff toys, food, flowers for dead pets in QC ‘memorial wall’ of PAWS

Inquirer.net 11/01/2018

NOT only dead people were remembered on All Saints’ Day, as deceased animals dear to their humans got fresh flowers, candles, and prayers, too. Pet owners even brought stuff toys and food for their departed friendly animals…

Mom sees promise in selling playground toys, equipment

Victor Anthony V. Silva 05/14/2017

Every Sunday, Judy Go would take her sons JJ, 5, and CJ, 2, to the mall so they can let loose at the shopping center’s indoor playground following a busy week in school. The 31-year-old mother said…

Gaisano Capital Spooktacular Sale on October 28-30

PR 10/28/2016

GET ready as Gaisano Capital stores will hold a SPOOKTACULAR SALE on October 28-30. This event will feature huge discounts in great selection of items, exciting deals and great finds with shopping hours until midnight and extended…

Is your gift safe for children?

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/21/2014

Buy “safe” and age-appropriate toys as presents for children this holiday season. The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) echoed this advice which was initially relayed the other day by its head office. Parents and elders…

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