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A French businessman and former president of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has urged fellow businessmen to invest in developing tourism in the country’s bays, since they don’t get as much attention as its beaches.

It seems the Metro Manila Film Festival’s (MMFF) disqualification of Erik Matti’s acclaimed film Honor Thy Father from its Best Picture race last month has turned out to be a good thing.

First, she won the Miss Universe 2015 crown over 79 candidates from around the world. Now, it looks like Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach has won over the American broadcast media.

The Philippine entertainment industry was plunged into mourning after beloved comedian and television host German “Kuya Germs” Moreno died of cardiac arrest at 3:20 a.m. on Friday. He was 82. 

Holidays are best spent away from the crowded streets of the city, and for people who want to get away, Palawan province is often the place they think of. Not surprising, since top US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler named it the world’s best island last year.

This year, resolve to meet new people, visit new places and immerse in other cultures and ideas. Let Emirates, the connector of people, places, economies and ideas, help you in this as it releases new fares for 2016, so you can plan your trips accordingly. 

By Derrik J. Lang / The Associated Press Los Angeles—Star Wars isn’t just strong. It’s unstoppable. 

Associated Press film writers Jake Coyle and Lindsey Bahr’s favorite movies of the year span blockbusters, arthouse films and, yes, even Star Wars.

By Ma. Cristina C. Arayata / Philippines News Agency I used to think that one just needs to spend at least three months in culinary school to be called a chef. That changed when I chanced upon celebrity chef Rolando Laudico, better known as Chef Laudico, and learned I was wrong. “Being a chef is not for everyone,” he said during …

By Katherine Roth / The Associated Press Home sweet home. It seems so simple.