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This Chinese New Year, boost your fortune with a couple of feng shui-approved talismans in the home or office. Lucky Cat I’m sure you’ve noticed the ubiquitous “Chinese lucky cat” in your favorite Asian establishments. The maneki-neko, which means “beckoning cat”, is said to bring good luck to the owner.  …

Besides the flavorful dishes and cheery decorations, there’s so much more to learn about the Chinese New Year festivities.  Here are some of the curious superstitions the Chinese practice for the Lunar New Year: No haircuts Make sure to set your haircut appointments before the Chinese New Year. Cutting your …

One of the year’s first weekends ended with the news of Taal Volcano’s eruption. Citizens were stunned as ash columns, lightning strikes, and finally lava spewed from its crater.  Even Metro Manila was affected by light ash fall, bringing back memories of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo back in 1991. …