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By Daniella Cheslow / The Associated Press Haifa, Israel—Palestinian chef Johnny Goric has cooked for United States President Barack Obama and served as a judge on the Palestinian version of MasterChef, a reality-television cooking show. In July, he put out his first cookbook, but rather than publish in his native Arabic or in English, Goric’s debut recipes are in Hebrew.

The Christmas season is the time to hang your Yuletide ornaments and play your favorite holiday tunes at family reunions and parties with friends. But while you’re making your home more festive and exciting for the holidays, receiving a box of tasty treats is still, perhaps, one of the most anticipated during the season.

In this season of joyous reunions and luxurious feasts, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas’ (RHO) Richmonde Café celebrates three of life’s greatest treasures—family, friends and togetherness—with delicious buffets featuring traditional holiday fare. 

On Tuesday, some in the Philippine theater community will remember one of their own who passed away prematurely on that day, 20 years ago. His name: Carlos “Charley” B. dela Paz Jr. He was a member of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (Peta) who wrote and acted in a number of the company’s socially conscious plays in the 1980s and …

Review by Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press Admit it. When you heard another Rocky movie was coming out—a seventh—you thought, really? How many Rocky movies do we need?

New York— December is a busy month for holiday parties and that inevitable task of trying to make your wardrobe stretch without breaking the bank on fancy dresses you’ll wear rarely the rest of the year.

The Philippine beauty industry has been growing at a phenomenal rate. In fact, it’s expected to grow 6.1 percent to P139.8 billion in 2016. Increased demand has been driving this growth, as Filipinos become more discerning users of cosmetic products and services.

By Jake Coyle / The Associated Press New York—Michael Caine sits down for lunch at the St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York, clutching a copy of the day’s Daily News, given to him by the hotel doorman, who has earmarked a photo of Caine and his Youth co-star Jane Fonda. 

Los Angeles—If the teasers, trailers and hints haven’t sated your appetite for all things Star Wars in advance of the latest entry in the franchise, then it’s time to tap into the force of fan films. 

By Bree Fowler / The Associated Press New York—Online fraud spikes during the holiday shopping season, as people searching for the perfect gifts take to cyberspace and head to traditional stores armed with their smartphones.