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Gender binary: That’s the idea that there are two distinct genders, one male and one female, with nothing in between.

The 14th Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), which will be held from 14 to 16 March, today unveiled 31 outstanding film projects, including three projects in the HAF/Fox Chinese Film Development Award, originating from 15 countries and regions. This year, HAF received a record-breaking number of submissions; more than 350 projects in total. This year’s projects cover a wide range of topics and feature a mix of renowned filmmakers as well as new and young talents. Two new additional awards are also announced... Читать дальше...

The speedboat zips through the water, leaving a trail of froth behind it. The watercraft bobs up and down as it hits the waves and the salty water splashes in for a ride, hitting the faces of nature-deprived tourists from the big city. From a distance, an island clears into view, half of its shores surrounded by white sand while the other by sharp limestone rocks. As the boat nears it, every passenger gasps in amazement at the sight of the clear turquoise waters. Pulling out his/her phone and camera... Читать дальше...

After a highly successful and hectic five-day state visit to the Philippines, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and  Empress Michiko of Japan departed Manila at noon yesterday, but not after expressing their profound gratitude to their host, President Aquino and the Filipino people, for a very memorable stay in the country. Before boarding their special Boeing 747-400 plane, the royal couple took a last glimpse at their well-wishers, led by President Aquino – smiling, waving, and bowing to them for the last time. Читать дальше...

festival The Pasinaya Festival on Feb. 7 is considered the largest multi-arts festival in the country. It continues its partnership with the City of Manila, the Intramuros Administration and the Department of Tourism, transforming Manila and the art and culture mile between the Cultural Center of the Philippine complex and Intramuros into the most creative place on earth. The theme for this year’s Pasinaya is Family and Children. visual arts Jacob Lindo’S “Being” is about a reflection of individuals and how people navigate into society. Читать дальше...

It’s just biology          Genetics at play          Psychology, linguistics, haptics          The instinct for pleasure                              for intimacy                              for procreation                              for evolution It’s just chemistry          Falling in love          There is the pull of attraction           There’s the desire to touch                                         to kiss                                         to devour       [...]

On North Avenue going to the North Luzon Expressway and facing two huge malls on a triangular piece of primest property, the gently rolling scalloped scenery of green is a sight for sore eyes. Pedestrians, passengers, and motorists passing by cannot believe what they are seeing: a golf course, green as God ever wanted grass to be, just an inch beyond the see-through wire-link fence on the busy road in the middle of a busy, traffic-choked commercial district! No, they cannot believe the grass, the... Читать дальше...

Cebu City – New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who flew in for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) here despite massive blizzards back home, hailed Filipinos in the United States for their devotion to Church and their loyalty to the Catholic faith. During his catechesis “The Eucharist and Mary,” Dolan did not fail to say how devoted Filipinos in his archdiocese are. FIRST COMMUNION — Thousands of clergymen, faithful and devotees herald the First Holy Communion that was administered to... Читать дальше...

In a city with an ever-growing food and dining landscape, The Philippine Tatler Best Restaurants Guide (BRG) has established a name for itself in the local fine dining scene, backed by 12 years worth of comprehensive reviews of restaurants in Metro Manila and beyond. Joining forces with Solaire Resort and Casino, Philippine Tatler kicked off the Best Restaurants Guide 2016 with aplomb. The Finestra was the perfect setting with its glam surroundings and epicurean spread that overwhelmed the senses. Читать дальше...

ANGEL THOUGHTS Remember, the sinner who is sorry for his sins is closer to God than the just man who boasts of his good works. —St. Padre Pio   How do you entertain royalty? By showcasing the best of the country’s musical talents and dances and serving a sumptuous, prettily-plated dinner by 2016 Asia’s Best Female Chef Gaita Fores of Cibo amid a breathtaking garden setting filled with all-white butterfly orchids and greenery (Congratulations socials head Susan Reyes!). Presided by Louie Ocampo as musical director... Читать дальше...

Bowie was so taken with Bali that he had an Indonesian-style refuge built on Mustique, in the Caribbean.

The Indigo Project aims to produce world-class materials made of natural dye and fiber that can be promoted not only locally but to the international market as well.

In a span of around an hour, thousands of fans around the world – mostly Filipinos – showered their interest, love, and adoration on the 2015 Miss Universe Winner Pia Wurtzbach as they flooded her with their questions using the official #AskMissUniverse hashtag on Twitter.

A strong earthquake of at least a 7.0 magnitude struck in Russia's Far East on Saturday morning, US and Russian scientists said, sending tremors across the coastal peninsula.

The Zika virus is spreading rapidly in Latin America, and Asian governments have issued advisories in a bid to contain the spread of the disease, which could be linked to birth defects and can cause temporary paralysis. So far, no Zika case has been confirmed anywhere in Asia.

The last-ever Land Rover Defender, a vehicle beloved by Queen Elizabeth II and featured in Hollywood blockbusters, rolled off the production line Friday after 68 years of being made in Britain.

Visitors to a giant aquarium in Seoul on Friday were presented with the gory aftermath of a territorial dispute between two sharks, which left one dead inside the mouth and gullet of the other.

The Department of Tourism's travel tax agency said that it will refer the "liquid eraser" incident in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal 1 to the National Bureau of Investigation.

Netflix announced Friday it is reviving the hit TV series "Gilmore Girls," which won legions of fans more than a decade ago depicting the exploits of a thirty-something mother and her teenage daughter.

Malacañang on January 30, 2016 advised Senator Grace Poe to think again before suing Department of Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya for his alleged inability to address problems in the Metro Rail Transit (MRT).