Новости за 18.10.2015

Iranian conservative lawmaker Bijan Nobaveh Vatan holds up a paper with writing in Persian reading, “Opponent of the JCPOA,” (an abbreviation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, referring to a nuclear deal of Iran and world powers) in an open session of parliament while discussing a bill on the deal, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015. Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported Sunday the country’s parliament has approved an outline of a bill that allows the government to implement a historic... Читать дальше...

Egyptians trickled in to polling stations Sunday to elect a new parliament that will tighten President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s grip on power after he crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor. The vote for the much-delayed 596-member parliament is being staged in two phases ending on December 2, with Egyptians abroad casting their votes for the first round from Saturday. But with an absence of opposition parties — including the now-banned Muslim Brotherhood that has faced a deadly government crackdown overseen by Sisi ... Читать дальше...

Latest tracking map for Typhoon Lando/Courtesy of PAGASA via Facebook Heavy rains brought by typhoon “Lando” forced officials to place the city of Ilagan in Isabela under state of calamity. ABS-CBN news reported that 175 families from different barangays in the region looked for safer grounds. Four barangays were reportedly flooded due to the swelling of Cagayan River. The report added that Ilagan City, San Mariano and Benito Soliven had no electricity since Saturday night. While bridges in Echague, Sta. Читать дальше...

The strongest typhoon to hit the country this year made landfall at dawn yesterday in Northern Luzon, forcing the evacuation of thousands, destroying roads, cutting electricity, felling trees, flooding low-lying areas. Four were reported dead, four were injured, and six were missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), however, has yet to receive an official report on the casualties. Named “Lando,” the typhoon with its winds of 185 kilometers per hour, is expected... Читать дальше...

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Rome – In a first for world sport, the Vatican cricket team took on an all-Muslim side from England Saturday with the home squad clinching a narrow win in the final minutes. ‘’It is not about who wins or loses,’’ priest Eamonn O’Higgins, manager of the Vatican team told AFP, after leading the enthusiastic players in a prayer and rousing hymn on the bus journey to the match. ‘’It is about building bridges between different faiths through cricket,’’ he said as they arrived at Rome’s Capanelle cricket ground. Читать дальше...

I arrived home the other night and found two letters from my barangay captain, one saying that the Barangay Council had decided to require the registration of dogs and cats, and the other, that fumigation is needed to diminish dengue danger. My daughter lives in another barangay where the capitana’s notices are about kasambahay improvement, senior citizen activities, and celebrations where neighbors’ normally hidden talents will be revealed. Sta Ana Elementary School (Wikimapia) We had cabezas de... Читать дальше...

Senator Sonny Angara thanked President Aquino yesterday for signing into law his pet measure seeking to provide government scholarship programs to the poorest of the poor and the most deserving students in the country. The principal author of the Unified Student Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education (UniFAST) Law said the enactment of Republic Act 10687 or the UniFAST law would provide “best education” to underprivileged students. “I thank President Aquino for signing UniFAST into law... Читать дальше...

Acer has announced two new Windows 10 devices, the Aspire R 14 convertible notebook, and the Aspire Z3-700 portable all-in-one PC, recently in Taipei. Joining Acer’s extensive Windows 10 device portfolio, both of the new innovative Windows 10 devices will change how people interact and connect with what’s important in their world. “Acer has a heritage of delivering the best user experience through innovation in technology and design,” said Jason Chen, Corporate President and CEO, Acer. “With Windows 10... Читать дальше...

Weighing just 269g and at 9.3mm thin, the Lenovo TAB 2 A7-20 is perfect for reading, listening to music, watching videos, or surfing the web on the go. It fits your hand so perfectly that you’ll want to carry it everywhere. With its Dolby-enhanced audio, it allows you to enjoy crisper audio for immersive entertainment experience. It offers up to 8 hours of WiFi browsing on a single battery charge so you don’t have to worry running out of juice. Powered by a 1.3GHZ MediaTek quad-core processor, Lenovo... Читать дальше...

(Image from PH Arena’s FB page) Philippine Arena tickets for Eat Bulaga’s Aldub’s ‘Tamang Panahon’ on October 24 are expected to be sold out Sunday, October 18, according to TicketWorld. Ticketworld sold more than 30,000 tickets for the Eat Bulaga’s Kalye Serye, tagged as  #ALDUBTheBigSurprise, as of 8:30 PM, October 17. “Website is experiencing high traffic. Please be patient mga Dabarkads!!! Expecting before Monday the 19th of October Tickets will be SOLD OUT! We are currently experiencing high volumes of traffic on our site. Читать дальше...

Courtesy of Jeremy Reynolds via periscope.tv

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has reiterated its call on the over two million voters with no biometrics to have their biometrics taken or validate their registration for them to be able to vote in the May 9, 2016 national and local polls. Comelec Chairman Juan Andres Bautista urged them to take advantage of the last two weeks of the nationwide registration. “Simula October 17 to 31 ‘yung aming huling hirit o campaign in order to entice voters to register or validate their biometric. Comelec... Читать дальше...

Storm catcher Jeremy Reynolds, founder of @EarthUncutTv, posted this video on periscope.tv of fishermen in Maddela, Santiago “risking their lives to catch fish to feed their family.  Courtesy of Jeremy Reynolds via periscope.tv Reynolds is in Maddela, about 115 kilometers away from Casiguran in Aurora where Super Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) made landfall at around 1 a.m. on October 18, 2015. https://www.periscope.tv/w/aPLu6DE5NDI3MzR8MXZPeHduWW1sWUxKQrTYUyfkSr5BaOz1ca_DBetk7ujhSARzeiD9n6Kfim8q

Latest tracking map for Typhoon Lando/Courtesy of PAGASA via Facebook By Azer N. Parrocha MANILA, Oct. 18 (PNA) — At least 5,505 seagoing passengers were stranded in various ports nationwide due to rough sea condition brought about by typhoon “Lando,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Sunday morning. PCG said that among those stranded were 69 vessels, 48 motor bancas and 504 rolling cargoes in the areas of the National Capital Region, Central Visayas, Southern Tagalog, Bicol and Northeastern Luzon. Читать дальше...

Some local government units  announced suspension of classes  in all levels, both private and public schools,  on Monday,  October 19, due to typhoon Lando, according to the Department of Education (DepEd). Muntinlupa City Valenzuela City Pateros Navotas City Makati City Angeles City, Pampanga City of Manila Mandaluyong City Caloocan City San Juan City Pasig City Malolos City, Bulacan

Super Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) has slightly weakened after its eye made landfall along the central shores of Casiguran in Aurora at around 1 a.m. on October 18, 2015. Weather Foundation said it is currently traversing across the southern provinces of Northern Luzon and will continue to bring powerful winds and heavy rains across most parts of the affected areas. The automated weather station operated by WeatherPhilippines Automated Weather Station in Baler, Aurora recorded the highest... Читать дальше...

Alexander Pama, executive director of the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management  Council, reported that Super Typhoon Lando made landfall on Casiguran, Aurora at around 1 a.m. on October 18, 2015. About 6,545 individuals are now in shelters, but the agency expects this number to increase as more towns are being advised to undertake pre-emptive evacuation. Ten roads and 8 bridges have been closed by the Department of Public Works and Highways,particularly in Apayao, Benguet, Mountain Province, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya,Cagayan and Aurora.

Carriers Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific issued advisories regarding cancellation of flights affected by Super Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) which is affecting Northern Luzon. Philippine Airlines PR 2196 MANILA-LAOAG Original ETD: 12NN PR 2197 LAOAG-MANILA Original ETD: 1:40PM PR 2198 MANILA – LAOAG Original ETD: 7PM PR 2199 LAOAG – MANILA Original ETD: 8:40PM Cebu Pacific 5J 504 / 505 Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila 5J 506 / 507 Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila 5J 821 / 822 Manila – Virac ... Читать дальше...

Weather agency PAGASA issued an orange warning level in Nueva Ecija as it reported that floods threaten the province. Yellow warning level is hoisted over Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac While light to moderate rains are affecting Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bataan, Zambales, and portions of Batangas and Quezon which may persist for 2-3 hours. The National Irrigation Administration said water is being released slowly from Magat Dam since Saturday. The dam, which is located in Isabela province has a tipping level of 193 meters. Читать дальше...