Новости за 29.06.2015

European leaders Monday pleaded with Greek voters to back hotly disputed bailout proposals in a crunch referendum or face leaving the euro as bank closures left many in Greece scrambling to find cash. In Brussels, an emotional EU chief Jean-Claude Juncker bitterly criticised Greek premier Alexis Tsipras, saying he felt “betrayed” by the leftist Syriza […]

Norway is claiming 4.6 million euros ($5.1 million) compensation from the Catholic church for exaggerating membership numbers to obtain more state aid, the Oslo diocese said Monday. The diocese, its bishop and the financial officer are suspected of fraudulently registering thousands of people on its membership lists between 2010 and 2014, which enabled it to […]

While most men may not be conscious of their looks, they do strive for good health and wellness, especially as they get older. Aside from keeping a regular fitness routine and following a healthy diet, the use of supplements keeps their energy and stamina at an optimum as they go through the demands of the […]

Trailblazing the race car scene, Lotus Motorsport unveiled their quickest production car ever, the 3-Eleven. The British car maker gave race fans a treat when they showed-off their latest creation at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The 3-Eleven reflected traditional Lotus strong points while heralding a new generation of sports cars produced by the company. […]

How many times have your parents told you to eat everything on your plate? “Clean your plate!” they’d say. “There are people who do not have anything to eat.” And so, we’d gotten used to eating everything on our plate, even if we’re already full. While it is correct to do it, and well-meaning, and […]

A wildfire fueled by high temperatures and strong winds roared into a Washington state neighborhood, destroying residences and forcing residents of several hundred homes to flee, authorities said Monday. The blaze ignited in brush Sunday afternoon and still was burning out of control, said Rich Magnussen, a spokesman for the Chelan County Emergency […]

More than the fun of taking jump shots with his camera back in 2008, Alan Echano started to have an interest in documenting important moments particularly in family gatherings and special trips. Although he didn’t have the technical know-how at that time, his fascination with photography flickered and bought himself a Nikon D90. “When my […]

The bitter word war has started, and the camps of President Aquino and Vice President Jejomar C. Binay, who resigned from the Cabinet June 22, are now challenging every allegation that is being hurled through media. Yesterday, Malacañang hit back at Binay, saying that he is peddling lies against the President, and even challenged the […]

Makati City Mayor Erwin “Jun-Jun” Binay believes that the second suspension order issued against him in connection with the  alleged rigging of the bidding for the construction of Makati Science High School Building (MSHSB) has President Aquino’s “blessings.” “It is clear as the sunrise, the President has knowledge about what is happening. It cannot be denied. At […]

An opposition House leader proposed the use of “citizen diplomacy” coupled with global support to stop China’s supposed full-blast massive reclamation in the disputed West Philippine Sea. Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares called on every Filipino to join the Aquino government in protesting China’s aggression in the disputed region. […]

Around 30 percent of China’s Ming-era Great Wall has disappeared over time as adverse natural conditions and reckless human activities — including stealing the bricks to build houses — erode the UNESCO World Heritage site, state media reported. The Great Wall is not a single unbroken structure but stretches for thousands of kilometres in sections, […]

The UP String Orchestra, known as UP ARCO, will represent the Philippines at the Bratislava International Youth Music Festival & Competition in Slovakia on July 9 to 12. “It is the very first time (we’re competing) in the orchestra category and we’re the only (representative) from the Philippines,” said Michi Martinez, UP ARCO music director […]

Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales issued yesterday another preventive suspension order against Makati Mayor Erwin “Junjun” Binay in connection to the graft and administrative cases arising from the alleged overpriced construction of Makati Science High School building. The anti-graft czar said that despite efforts by the OMB to serve the 12-page suspension joint order, Mayor Binay […]

The Philippines is well positioned to weather the shock resulting from a rise in US interest rates, Finance Secretary Cesar  V. Purisima said yesterday.. “There’ll be a knee-jerk reaction” to the change of US monetary policy, where money will flee from emerging markets, but after investors reassess the shock, the Philippines will stand out and […]

Mindanao, the Visayas and Palawan should brace for more rains for the rest of the week as three Low Pressure Area (LPA) systems are approaching the southern part of the country. The Weather Foundation, in its weather news bulletin, said a monsoon trough with an embedded weak LPA over the southern part of the Philippine […]

The Philippine stock market fell Monday as Greece closed its banks temporarily while China stocks posted a  steep fall. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) declined by 54.67 points, or 0.72 percent to 7,567.38, while the broader all shares shed 27.25 points, or 0.63 percent to 4,331.41. Luis Limlingan, managing director of Regina Capital Development […]

The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to explain in its Inquiry Report on the bank account of Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada and his wife in connection with his pending plunder trial before the Sandiganbayan. In a one-page resolution dated June 16, 2015, signed and promulgated by Clerk of Court of […]

His songs, including “Pangako Sa’yo,” “Maging Sino Ka Man,” and “Kung Kailangan Mo Ako,” have become the soundtrack of many Filipinos’ lives, the kind heard in many Karaoke sessions in gatherings with families and friends, or on TV and in the movies. What exactly makes a Rey Valera tune a classic? Is it the catchy […]