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What to see this week

7 films to see on the week of September 24-October 1, 2016

Too little sleep, or too much, linked to risk of heart disease

SLEEP irregularities may be tied to a variety of health problems, such as diabetes and obesity, that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, a leading US doctors group says.

The Muses

Which industries depend on ‘endo?’

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Economic freedom ratings of select Asia-Pacific economies

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Overseas Filipinos’ cash remittances

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Total approved foreign direct investments in the Philippines

FOREIGN INTEREST in manufacturing, construction and business process outsourcing (BPO) fuelled a double-digit increase in investment pledges in the second quarter of the year. Read the full story.

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The blurry drunk driving situation

By Dinna Louise C. Dayao

The extraordinary thing about Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Act of 2013 is that it was enacted despite the lack of coherent data on drunk driving in the country.

Bridget Jones is back, this time facing motherhood

LONDON — Oscar winner Renee Zellweger puts on her British accent again to play bumbling Londoner Bridget Jones in the third installment of the film franchise, with the much-loved character, now in her 40s, single again but unexpectedly pregnant.

One in 10 Filipinos are infertile — survey

By Nickky Faustine P. de Guzman

Despite having a booming population of more than 100 million, the Philippines still has problems when in comes to infertility: one in 10 Filipinos suffers from it.

Blair Witch sequel hopes to conjure success of original

LOS ANGELES — Shot on a shoestring with cheap video cameras and unknown actors, The Blair Witch Project established the “found-footage” sub-genre, redefining horror and breathing new life into indie filmmaking.

Harry Potter grows up

MOVIE REVIEW
Imperium
Written and directed by Daniel Ragussis

by Richard Roeper

If ever there were an inkling Daniel Radcliffe might fall victim to “Harry Potter and the Curse of the Post-Blockbuster Franchise Career,” said inkling never had a chance.