READ: Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in MedicineHere are some things to know about the Nobel Prizes:ADVERTISEMENTAN IDEA MORE POWERFUL THAN DYNAMITEThe Nobel Prizes were created by Alfred Nobel, a 19th-century businessman and chemist from Sweden. Though Nobel purists stress that the economics prize is technically not a Nobel Prize, it’s always presented together with the others. READ: Five things to know about the Nobel PrizesPEACE IN NORWAYFor reasons that are not entirely clear, Nobel decided that the peace prize should be awarded in Norway and the other prizes in Sweden. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is an independent body that insists its only mission is to carry out the will of Alfred Nobel. READ: 176 world leaders, Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winnerLACK OF DIVERSITYHistorically, the vast majority of Nobel Prize winners have been white men.

Manga is a very famous part of Japan's pop culture. Drawing manga is incredibly popular here, but until recently even professionals were mostly self taught. That's changing, with schools springing up to teach manga techniques, and in another major change, social media now provides an easily accessible alternative to print. We'll visit the largest manga posting site, and meet a young artist who gained an audience online so big she turned pro in high school. The world of manga today makes it easier than ever for anyone to express themselves artistically.

Seeing beauty in a new light at Rustan’s Beauty HallRustan’s, with a heritage dating back over 70 years, has always been a pioneer in luxury retail. On September 7, Rustan’s The Beauty Source proudly presented the annual Beauty Addict Event, harmonizing seamlessly with its newly revitalized Beauty Hall. Luxury beauty brands to discoverTim Yap and Nicole Andersson host "Seeing Beauty in a New Light." Glambots and champagneStairway to beauty heaven: The sparkling entrance to the Rustan’s Makati Beauty Hall is fit for royalty. Discover the world of luxury and elegance at Rustan’s Beauty Hall, where beauty knows no bounds.

Geography dictates geopoliticsEven the average reader can see that there are conflicts all over the world. However, I believe that the root cause for these historical conflicts is geopolitics dictated by geography. For Filipinos, the book “The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia” by Bill Hayton is especially relevant. To understand the impact of geography, imagine if instead of facing the South China Sea, the Philippines was located in the South Pacific with New Zealand as its nearest neighbor. These three books have a similar message that it is geography that dictates geopolitical strategies.

ANRY UBAS progressed to the final of the 19th Asian Games men's long jump at the Hanzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday, September 30. Ubas placed third in the qualification phase with a jump of 7.79 meters in the 19-athlete field, where the top 12 advanced to the final. Ubas competes in the final on Sunday, October 1, at 7:10 p.m.Janry Ubas TMT FILE PHOTOMeanwhile, Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the men's boxing 57-kilogram (kg) quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan also on Saturday. Paalam thus moved on the cusp of securing a medal in the Asiad. But Uzbekistan, powered by safe laner Kyailhek Tairov, strengthened its bid after they also got past India in the earlier matches.

In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport. This traditional Japanese martial art, focused on strikes and kicks, uses two competition formats. Kumite is a type of non-contact sparring, while kata are set sequences of techniques performed solo. Modern Japanese karate has its roots in the traditional Okinawan martial art, where the emphasis is mostly on learning kata. A traditional karate practitioner never strikes first, and since the art trains self discipline and a spirit of respect for others, it's often taught in schools, especially in Okinawa.

Janry Ubas progressed to the final of the 19th Asian Games men's long jump at the Hanzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China on Saturday, September 30. Ubas placed third in the qualification phase with a jump of 7.79m in the 19-athlete field, where the top 12 advanced to the final. Janry Ubas TMT FILE PHOTOUbas competes in the final on Sunday, October 1 at 7:10 p.m.

Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 19th Asian Games men's boxing 57 kg quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, September 30. Paalam scored a majority decision win over Seiitbek at the HZ Gymnasium, earning a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 decision from four judges. Carlo Paalam (right) AFP FILE PHOTOOnly one judge favored Seiitbek, giving him a 29-28 advantage. Paalam thus moved on the cusp of securing a medal in the Asiad.

DSWD's food stamp program set for expansionMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his support for expanding the Food Stamp Program (FSP) initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) following a successful launch on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Speaking at a rice distribution event in Surigao del Norte, Marcos said that the government is planning to extend the program next month. The FSP, a DSWD flagship program, aims to reduce hunger by improving access to nutritious food for disadvantaged households. Marcos personally led the FSP launch at Teatro Nan Dapa in Dapa, Siargao Island, where he distributed EBT cards, each with P3,000 in food credits, to 50 beneficiaries. Initially, the FSP was launched for 3,000 families in five areas: Tondo, Manila; Dapa, Siargao; San Mariano, Isabela; Garchitorena, Camarines Sur; and Parang, Maguindanao.

Customs arrested a man in Causeway Bay Thursday after he was found trafficking cocaine. Yesterday, the police officers were conducting anti-drug operations in Causeway Bay and intercepted a 41-year-old man near a hotel within the district. The man with a foreign passport who claimed to be a repair worker had accepted a cash reward to help an organization in drug trafficking. Officers believe criminals use hotel units as drug storage and distribution centers and use elaborate packaging to hide drugs in food packages. Although the packages were near-perfect and sealed well, customs officers who carefully inspected them found differences from the original packaging and discovered that they might contain cocaine.

Germany wants to achieve reciprocal market access for financial institutions in the third financial dialogue between Berlin and Beijing taking place this weekend, government sources said on Friday. "The Chinese still have some work to do to ensure that there is actually appropriate market access for German financial institutions in China," a finance ministry source said, adding that the focus was on banks and insurance companies. Another objective for the third financial dialogue is to further strengthen Frankfurt "as an EU hub for Chinese banks," the sources said. In the last round of talks in January 2019, China and Germany signed agreements to strengthen coordination in banking, finance and capital markets, and pledged to further open market access and deepen cooperation in a bid to broaden economic ties. Licences to operate in China were granted to Deutsche Bank and Allianz.

The Philippine women's softball team blanked South Korea, 5-0, to advance in the Super Round at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. It was a huge bounce back win for the Blu Girls who bowed to powerhouse China, 0-7, in their previous Group B match. The Philippine women's softball team CONTRIBUTED PHOTORoyevel Palma pitched a perfect game for the Blu Girls until the sixth inning when the Koreans fielded the ball. Cristy Joy Roa, meanwhile, hit a home run in the fourth inning to set the offensive tone for the Philippine. The Philippines and China will join Group A top seed Japan and Chinese-Taipei in the Super Round.

When it takes effect on April 1, fast food workers in California will have the highest guaranteed base salary in the industry. The state's minimum wage for all other workers — $15.50 per hour — is already among the highest in the United States. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill surrounded by fast food workers at the SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill surrounded by fast food workers at the SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Now, the focus will shift to another group of low-wage California workers waiting for their own minimum wage increase.

An older woman was hospitalized after being struck by a van in Tsuen Wan on Friday morning. Shortly before 10 a.m. today, a seven-seater driving along Ho Pui Street into Chuen Lung Street accidentally struck the older woman. The 76-year-old woman, surnamed Chow, suffered injuries on her right leg and had it bandaged on site before being taken to Yan Chai Hospital for medical attention. The 36-year-old driver, surnamed Hung, was given an alcohol breath test, which he passed. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

Yokohama became a great port city as Japan's gateway to the world. It's a fine place to visit, with attractions ranging from lovely parks overlooking the bay and streets of old 19th century western style mansions to one of Asia's largest Chinatowns. The city still plays a major role on the international stage, as host to conventions from around the globe. Recently, Yokohama has become an environmental leader too. A waterfront aquarium holds programs to teach city children about marine environmental issues, and, enjoying water activities, residents started movements to clean up the port's main river.