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More than 200 cinemas in Shanghai will re-open Saturday, March 28, after nearly two months of enforced shutdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, Chinese authorities said. This makes the metropolis of more than 24 million one of China’s first major tier one cities to re-open multiplexes to the public, after others in more far-flung regions like Xinjiang or Sichuan provinces led the way last week. A first batch of 205 Shanghai cinemas will resume operations Saturday, while the rest will re-open “in an orderly manner when the conditions are right,” said the official Xinhua news agency, referencing comments made by Shanghai Municipal Government spokesman Yin Xin at a Thursday press conference about coronavirus prevention. There are currently more than 380 cinemas in Shanghai. In order to encourage viewers to actually frequent cinemas, the Shanghai Film Bureau will partner with the city’s propaganda bureau on a month-long program to subsidize film tickets. Until April 26, users ...

Leaders of the Filipino-Chinese community announced on March 12 the P100 million donation worth of medical supplies to the Department of Health (DoH)  for the prevention of COVID-19 in the Philippines. Henry Lim Bon Liong, president of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), made the announcement during the Pandesal Forum of Kamuning Bakery Cafe in Quezon City. "To support the Philippine government's prevention and control efforts against COVID-19, we are donating P100 million worth of medical supplies to help the Department of Health with testing kits and other paraphernalia," said Liong when he read the statement. Liong said that everything will be coursed through the DoH. "There will be no cash. The donation is in-kind." He also announced a plan to request China to send the Philippines emergency medical supplies as well as their topnotch medical doctors and experts in handling COVID-19. "Our Fil...

Nilo delos Santos, a successful overseas Filipino worker in China, is one of the hottest hunks on Instagram these days. With more than 50,000 followers, he surely is one of the most lovable guys out there. Just recently, Nilo engaged his social media followers in a "Ask me a question" session and this was how it went. For more of this hottie, visit his Instagram account: thenilodelossaantos. 1) How did you land a job in Shanghai? - "Studied Mandarin and short course in business, landed an internship and got absorbed. Now working here for five years." 2) What is your tribe? - "Bicolano. Oragoooonnnnn." 3) I heard you're a Gerry Roxas awardee. Is that true? - "Yes. High school awardee year 2008." 4) Single, taken or ready to rumble? - "Single." 5) Are you coming home this Christmas season? - "Yess!" 6) When do you feel the sexiest? - "Naked after gym." 7) Do you prefer armpits with hair or...

Reigning Miss World Philippines Katarina Rodriguez may not have won the Miss World 2018 crown in China recently but says that she won't change a thing during the international competition. "I arrived in China feeling like the weight of the world was on my shoulders & now I leave China feeling absolute freedom," says Rodriguez on Instagram just one day after she arrived from China recently. Rodriguez continues: "I would not have changed a thing during my time in Miss World this past month. Despite not bringing home the blue crown, I did exactly what I wanted, I represented my beloved country for my last time & introduced to the world #ProjectBecome & the @teachpeacebuildpeacemovement; "This competition was more than just a crown. It meant becoming a woman. It was opening my heart and mind to a panel of judges, who in retrospect had their preferences, knowing the possibility that my reality wouldn’t be what they were looking for," the...

An English teacher from the Philippines has arrived home days after she was crowned at the inaugural Miss Landscapes International beauty pageant 2018 held in China recently. Karen Grace Atienza, of Rodriguez, Rizal, ended a nine-year drought for Filipino beauty queens when she became the third Filipino to win in pageants either hosted or held in China. The last time a Filipino beauty queen won in China was in 2009. John dela Vega, national director of the Jewel of the Philippines contest, said that the Miss Landscapes International pageant aims to achieve harmony between nature and mankind and protection of animals. Atienza said that she is excited to go back to the Manggahan National High School where she teaches in Grade 9 and show them her crown. "Throughout the pageant, I keep in touch with my co-teachers and district supervisor. I have a very supportive team of teachers," says Atienza. Asked how the government can provide quality education, the new be...

A Filipino actress is set to conquer a Latina-dominated pageant as she becomes the first Asian to vie for Reina Hispanoamericana 2017 beauty contest in Santa Cruz, Bolivia on Nov. 4. Teresita Ssen ''Winwyn'' Marquez, daughter of actors Alma Moreno and Joey Marquez, flew to Bolivia on Oct, 19 as the Philippines debuts on the 26-year-old beauty contest. Also, Miss World Philippines 2017 Laura Lehmann left on Friday, Oct. 20, to compete in the much-awaited Miss World contest which will be held in Sanya, China on Nov. 18. "It's going to be a challenge for me because I'll be competing with talented Latinas. But I don't want to put myself down because I'm standing for my country and I will do my very best," said Marquez, niece of former Miss International Melanie Marquez. She added: "Language can be learned. But the will and determination for me to give honor to my country cannot be learned." Marquez, 25, is a Kapuso sta...

Jewel of the Philippines, a multi-titled beauty competition led by events and pageant director and beauty queen maker John de la Vega, has signed a partnership with KIF Travel and Leisure, a company that ventures into property development and applications, during ceremonies held at the Resorts World Manila in Pasay City recently. De la Vega said that the special partnership with KIF owner and CEO Tu Yu Han will boost the wonderful friendship between the Philippines and China. "The rich culture and friendly people make the Philippines a perfect destination for both business and leisure. And the partnership with Jewel of the Philippines is a good start which might extend all the way to the staging of a new Philippine-based international contest - Jewel of the World - next year. It is also our way of showing our love and appreciation for the wonderful friendship the two countries enjoy," said Mr. Tu Yu Han, during welcome remarks for the launch of the pageant. Apa...

A former courtside reporter for the Ateneo Blue Eagles at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines was crowned Miss World Philippines 2017 during a glitzy televised pageant held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City last September 3. Crowd favorite Laura Lehmann beat out 34 other girls for the prestigious title, whose contest is now under the helm of talent manager Arnold Vegafria. She was crowned by outgoing Miss World Philippines 2016 Catriona Gray and reigning Miss World Stephanie del Valle of Puerto Rico. Lehmann will represent the Philippines at the Miss World 2017 beauty pageant in China on November 18. Now on its 66th year, the Miss World contest is the longest-running beauty pageant in history. Another crowd favorite Kapuso star Teresita Ssen "Winwyn" Marquez, daughter of actress Alma Moreno and comedian Joey Marquez, bagged the Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas title. She will compete in the Reina Hispanoamericana contest in Bolivia. ...

A new breed of Chinoy cultural ambassadors -- a former US Army and a Dabawenya -- was crowned Mr. and Ms Chinatown Philippines 2017 during a pageant held at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Paranaque City last September 2. Crowd favorites Jacob Munez and Joy Wu won the titles in the contest that aims to strengthen Filipino and Chinese relations. Wu will later represent the Philippines in the 2018 Miss Chinese International contest in Hong Kong. Incidentally, Munez and Wu were also declared Darlings of the Press during press presentation held last Aug. 9. First runners-up honors went to Martin Sy and Angela Elpa while second runner-up, Allen Wu and Kency Ongkeko. The winners and runners-up of the contest will receive P200,000; P100,000; and P50,000 worth of cash and prizes, respectively and other products from this year's sponsors. Winners of special awards were: Elpa, Best in Talent; Munez and Elpa, Mr. and Ms. Photogenic; Jonathan Lim and Wu, Mr. and Ms...