2 Become 1 opens the film fest on February1. Here, advertising executive Bingo Leung finds new meaning in her oncecarefree life after discovering a lump in her breast and begins a closerelationship with Doctor V and teenage friend, Sing.

What I was able to watch so far wasPianoin a Factory, a multi-awarded family drama on a fathers struggle in goingthrough divorce and fighting for custody of his daughter, while trying topursue his passion in the low-paying music industry.

Storm Warriors, special effects-laden, Hong Kong fantasy action film thatchronicles the war between Lord Nameless and his battle against his nemesisLord Godless, who imprisoned his soldiers, raided and took over his land.Award-winning film Jasmine Women, starring Zhang Ziyi and directed by Hou Young.The film tells the story of a familys struggle to overcome its tragic history,as each daughter repeats the mistakes of her mother.

Space Dream, follows the story of Zhang Tiancong, a veteran member ofthe first generation of Chinese astronauts, whodespite now being in his40shas never been given a space mission yet. Golden Times, a touchingstory about teacher Fang and police officer Sun Dayang, who put up Home forthe Left-Behind children, to care for those whose parents have migrated tofind work in the cities.
All the screenings are free admission and seats are on afirst come-first served basis.

Simultaneous with the film fest is the launch of ChinesePainting in the Philippines, a 180-page art book featuring the works of notableChinese-Filipino artists. The compilation celebrates the past and presentgenerations of painters who have passionately devoted themselves to enrich thepractice of Chinese painting in the Philippines.
Finally,happening at the same time at the GrandAtrium is the 2013 SpringFestival Chinese Painting Exhibit,which aims to promote Filipino-made Chinese paintings and encourage theemergence of new talents that will continue the rich legacy of the ancient artin the country. Meanwhile, the On theWings of Culture Chinese Photo Exhibit at the Shangs 4^th level, features images and scenesthat depict the new wave of cultural reform now taking place in China.

For inquiries, contact633-7851 loc.113 or log on to www.shangrila-plaza.com. Add Shangri-La Plaza onFacebook: shangrilaplazaofficialfanpage.

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My little boy just had a major milestone last week. He graduated from Kindergarten! I know that other people may think we're OA for being very happy about this, but we can't help it! We're parents after all, and every achievement is magnified in our eyes.

The culminating activity was held in the La Salle Chapel, where, coincidentally, the hubby and I got married more than 7 years ago. It seems fitting that when we next step into that chapel which holds so many memories for us, we were actually making a new memory. The worship furniture were removed for the time being, instead, the parents sat on regular chairs, each of which was marked with our names. Our little boy, together with his classmates marched in through the aisle and onto the stage.It was a touching ceremony. I couldn't help thinking that my little boy has grown up so fast. The segment where the little boys offered flowers to the parents was especially touching, especially for me and the husband.

By this coming June, E will be in grade one. Grade one. My goodness, sometimes I really can't believe how time flies. Happy graduation, my dearest boy.

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I'm quite at a loss on what to enroll my kid in this summer. His grades are fine. I do not really like him to undergo more academics during the summer vacation, as I believe this should be his break from them. As with most kids his age, his interests vary widely and shifts around quite a lot too. I remember when he showed an interest in banging things, my mom bought him one of those toy electronic drum sets which held his interest for only a short while. I'm thinking more of sports. Something with a team like basketball or football as he is still quite shy and doesn't really interact well with other people. A team sport would "force" him to cooperate with his peers hopefully. Hopefully, he cannot make a choice between basketball or football. Should I just choose and simply force him to go through it? Hmmmm

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My brother is a big music fan. I do enjoy music, but not to the level of my brother. He stores music in his phone and plays it whenever he can. He collects guitars, buying some he fancies and selling some of them when needed. He actually has Fender Amps in his room. When he tells me that he got a good deal for some music gadget, I guess my eyes glaze over a bit because I really don't understand them, I do not know what is supposed to be a good price for them and what's a good quality for them. He talks about certain bands that I do not know of. I do like the song selections he plays whenever I ride in the car with him, but then I'm not that particular, as long as it sounds nice I'm ok. To each his own, I guess :).

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The problem with being here in Metro Manila is the sense that it's becoming very crowded that it's really not easy finding an ideal family house with the proverbial picket fences, lawn with flowering plants and wind spinners unless you have a lot of money to burn. Which most people don't. That's why we settle for condominiums. Admittedly, the newly developed condominium projects are like selff contained cities, with gardens, walkways, playgrounds and swimming pools, but the living space is actually quite small. Or some people still to find houses BUT far away from the city, but endure the bad traffic everyday to go to school and to work. What would YOU choose?

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