Corregidor

the tadpole island at the mouth of Manila Bay. It is a historic site and place of last resistance against the Japanese during Word War II. Places to see are: the Eternal Flame Monument, the war memorial, Malinta Tunnel, Filipino Heroes Memorial, Spanish lighthouse and the aviary and theme park.

Zoe Saldana's motherly admiration

Zoe Saldana's mother is her hero.

The 'Avatar' actress revealed when her father died when she was just nine years old, her mother left their New York home to take her and sisters Cisely and Marial to their birthplace in the Dominican Republic, where they could 'fulfil their dreams'. She explained: 'My mother is my hero. She sacrificed herself so we could study and fulfil our dreams, always advising us to uphold wholesome values, love and family.'
The 32-year-old star also admitted winning the role of Princess Neytiri in 'Avatar' was a dream come true, as she had always thought director James Cameron was 'ingenious'. She added: 'They chose me right away, the first one in the cast. I didn't know what to expect but I was totally thrilled because I've always held James Cameron in great esteem. I think it's ingenious how, even in films with spectacular special effects, he always manages to include the human side and a positive message. 'Also he has brought wonderful female characters to the screen, like Linda Hamilton in 'The Terminator' and Sigourney Weaver in 'Aliens'.'

Turks vote in divisive referendum

The opposition however charges that the AKP -- its democratic credentials under mounting criticism -- designed the amendments to propel cronies to senior judicial posts, control the courts and dilute the system of checks and balances. No major opposition party has lent support to the package: the main Kurdish party has called for a boycott, with the others urging a "no" vote. The EU has welcomed the amendments as a "step in the right direction" but expressed reservations over arrangements that would increase government influence in a key body dealing with judicial appointments.The most controversial provisions modify the make-up of the Constitutional Court and the Higher Board of Judges and Prosecutors, and the way their members are elected.

"Tribal Dances"

The Bagobo tribe from the central uplands of Mindanao originated this dance which imitates the movement of a hen, her banog, or baby chicks, and a hawk. The hawk is sacred, and it is believed that the hawk has the power over the well-being of the tribe. The hawk tries to capture one of the chicks and is killed by the hunters.

"Muslim Dance"

A pangalay native to the Badjao, sometimes known as the "Sea Gypsies." Pangalay is a dance that emphasizes the agility of the upper body. The rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with simultaneous alternating waving of arms are the basic movement of this dance. The pangalay is commonly performed at weddings and other social gatherings.