But in Makati, where Chinatown is felt no more than one day of the 365 of the year on a small corner known as Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony, CNY (Chinese New Year) was a big deal with a big presence.

“Local buffet has what we call the koi ‘Saw’ trap,” one shared alongside the frightful image of a ground-level fish tank with a live power strip danging mere inches above the water.

Her work previously appeared in Newsweek. Stars have been everywhere this week. In Los Angeles, Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott announce this year's Oscar nominations and in New York City ...