Новости за 28.09.2015

Apple said Monday it sold 13 million of its new iPhones over the weekend, in a record-breaking launch for the newest models of its iconic smartphone. The California tech giant began selling the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in nine markets, including China, on Friday. On Monday, the company said the devices will be available […]

Super-typhoon Dujuan battered Taiwan leaving 24 injured as torrential rain and fierce winds hit Monday evening, while China issued its top alert as the storm approached the mainland. Dujuan struck the island’s northeastern tip earlier than expected after picking up speed as it approached, with more than 7,000 people evacuated in advance. Most […]

US President Barack Obama delivered his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, taking the opportunity to raise certain notes involving Russia, Cuba and other relevant issues. Below is the full text of his remarks:     Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, fellow delegates, ladies and gentlemen. Seventy years after the founding of the United […]

It was another presidential pitch for the administration standard bearer Mar Roxas ahead of the 2016 elections. President Aquino has called on the country’s barangay leaders to support the “Daang Matuwid” platform in the coming elections if they want the country to continue to succeed. The President did not mention the name of the administration […]

Dark underarms are among of the most common beauty problems among Filipinas. It is embarrassing, unflattering, uncomfortable, and restricting. It keeps ladies from wearing sleeveless tops, strapless dresses, and during the summer months, may even stop them from wearing bikinis. In today’s column, let us know the causes of dark underarms, the cure, and how […]

With less than 48 hours left to decide, Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo admitted she is still facing a dilemma on whether or not she will accept President Benigno Aquino’s offer to become the running mate of Liberal Party presidential bet, former interior secretary Mar Roxas. “I think it’s not fair if I can’t say […]

The government is determined to further enhance the purchasing capability of Filipinos after a new survey showed controlling inflation was the most urgent national concern. “Government is exerting maximum efforts to preserve the purchasing power of the peso. Our inflation rate of 1.2 percent is at its lowest,” Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. […]

At first glance, opting not to judge a book by its cover seems like the fair thing to do. You might be wondering, however, if taking the high road is always the prudent thing to do, especially when it comes to choosing a doctor who can best cater to your needs. FIRST IMPRESSIONS “Judgments about […]

By PNA/Xinhua and AFP United Nations – Some 80 world leaders announced on Sunday concrete measures to further empower women and push for gender equality in their respective countries during a conference on women’s rights co-hosted by China. “Today, world leaders are signaling their personal responsibility for gender equality and women’s empowerment,” said UN Secretary-General […]

Arjo Atayde is a remarkable actor who has received the thumbs-ups even from esteemed colleagues. He downplays the praises. “Of course, there are people behind the camera, my very good co-artists who are helping me out. So, it’s not just me, you know, it’s always gonna involve others who are tirelessly helping you, pushing you […]

When photography was first conceived, one of its primary objectives was to replicate a landscape, a person, an occurrence, or any perceived subject—precisely creating a perfect resemblance. And since photographers are now more than ever able to relate visual reality and be artistic in approach, they mirror a painter’s proficiency with visualization, texture, and color […]

A karaoke session with friends will not be complete without one of us belting songs like “‘Till My Heartaches End,” “How Could You Say You Love Me,” and “Forever’s Not Enough.” Okay, some might describe it not as belting but actually bloody murder but the point is, we love these songs and we are happy […]

Skygazers were treated to a rare astronomical event Sunday when a swollen “supermoon” and lunar eclipse combined for the first time in decades, showing the planet bathed in blood-red light. The celestial show, visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, west Asia and the east Pacific, will be the result of the sun, Earth and a […]

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook the province of Compostela Valley (ComVal) province town this morning (September 28, 2015), the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. However, the provincial monitoring action center of the ComVal Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Council there said no damage or casualty had been reported. The tremor occurred […]

Oil prices fell in Asia Monday as investors looked for further clues about the health of the Chinese and US economies, the world’s top crude consumers. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for November delivery eased 48 cents to $45.22 and Brent crude for November dipped 47 cents to $48.13. Markets were rocked last week by […]

An uptick in US economic growth increased expectations the Federal Reserve will hike US interest rates by the end of the year, providing more support to the dollar Monday but concerns over China dragged on stock markets. Dealers are keeping a close eye on the release of key US data this week, including employment, that […]

Ultra Lotto 6/58 will continue to surge, after Sunday’s (September 27, 2015) P216.9-million jackpot again eluding bettors. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the last draw of 6/58 had the winning combination of 06-34-18-49-54-04. At stake was a total of P216,967,240. PCSO General Manager Jose Ferdinand M. Rojas II said six bettors won P246,240 […]

Pope Francis celebrated an open-air mass at the culmination Sunday of an historic tour of the United States that electrified Americans with a message to respect immigrants, protect the environment and help those in need. For the duration of his nine-day tour, everywhere he went in Cuba, Washington, New York and Philadelphia, enormous crowds lined […]

Pope Francis presided over a giant outdoor mass in Philadelphia, September 27, 2015 attended especially by family-delegates from all across the globe. This is to close the two-day Catholic event, the World Meeting of Families 2015. “In his homily, Pope Francis encouraged families to build their lives on love, reminding them also that God’s love […]

Pope Francis late Sunday left the United States after a landmark six-day trip on which he addressed thorny issues such as immigration, climate change and the scandal over the clergy’s sexual abuse of children. The pontiff during his visit met with US President Barack Obama and addressed Congress in Washington, spoke at the United Nations […]