Новости за 21.10.2015

I’m not a morning person, which means I’m not a breakfast person either. Breakfast is just something to put in my stomach to get me through till lunch. Generally, it isn’t particularly healthy, or even tasty, as it’s something I grab as I dash madly out the door on my way to work. Except on holidays. Holidays are different. Holidays are for leisurely breakfasts eaten while staring out at the ocean, and knowing that the only decisions I need to make are whether to get a tan or go back to bed for a post-breakfast snooze.

The death toll from typhoon “Lando,” which affected close to one million people in Central and Northern Luzon, climbed to 49 yesterday as widespread flooding in Central and Northern Luzon began to ease yesterday. However, while floods started to subside in most areas affected by “Lando,” low-lying areas started to feel the impact of water flowing downstream yesterday, with Calumpit and Hagonoy now submerged despite a sunny day. The two low-lying Bulacan towns are catch basins for flood waters from... Читать дальше...

Two “dummy corporations” that allegedly cornered most of the service contracts in the Makati City government when Vice President Jejomar C. Binay was still city mayor were originally owned by former vice mayor Ernesto Mercado. This was disclosed in a motion filed last week with the Court of Appeals (CA) by Binay’s alleged trusted aide Gerardo Limlingan Jr., who pleaded for the lifting of the freeze order issued against his bank and financial accounts and those of his business associates and relatives. Читать дальше...

A complaint for misappropriation of public funds has been filed with the Ombudsaman against former House Speaker Arnulfo Fuentebella,  his wife Mayor Evelyn Fuentebella of Sangay, Camarines Sur, and a certain Fidelis Apalisok. The anti-corruption group ZeroTolerance.Org filed the criminal complaint on Tuesday with the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon. Fuentebella was charged with misappropriating public funds during his terms as Camarines Sur congressman.    He is also accused of misdeclaration... Читать дальше...

Amy Vachal (Instagram), Missy Elliot and Pharell Williams (Youtube) Filipina singer-songwriter Amy Vachal is up for more challenges after advancing to the battle rounds of the 9th season of “The Voice U.S.” “The challenge is this whole thing, being on the group of people from every age and every state of the country. It kinda incubated me in an environment where you are forced to answer how you are? Or what do you want?” she told Yong Chavez of ABS-CBN North America Bureau in an interview. The 26-year-old... Читать дальше...

Two young and talented chefs showed us last week how to host a very successful party for a hundred guests without turning on the stove. All they needed were bread, herbs, a few veggies, and a variety of cheeses. Chef China Cojuangco-Gonzalez and the director and head instructor of Center for Asian Culinary Studies Gino Gonzalez teamed up at a product launch that marked a new chapter in Philippine culinary history—the entry of a major brand of natural dairy products that will meet the needs of gourmet chefs and households alike. Читать дальше...

For as long as people can remember, public school teachers have been at the center of Philippine elections, checking arriving voters against precinct lists, giving them their ballots to fill up, and generally telling them how to go about casting their votes. For the first time, in next year’s elections, many precincts in the country may be manned instead by other government employees or even by private individuals, with the approval of House Bill 5412 by the House of Representatives. The bill provides... Читать дальше...

Acclaimed director Gil Portes mulls withdrawing his historical biopic “Hermano Puli” from the 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) due to lack of funding.

Philippine National Police (PNP) officials have been charged with multiple counts of graft before the Sandiganbayan for the anomalous issuance of licenses for AK47 firearms from 2011 to 2013. The Office of the Ombudsman filed the cases Tuesday afternoon before the Sandiganbayan. The PNP officials were cited for violating Section 3(e) and Section 3(j) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (Republic Act 3019). Under Section 3(e) of RA 3019, public officials are prohibited from causing any undue injury to any party... Читать дальше...

Jeric Gonzales (Photo by Bhenj Agustin) Kapuso actor Jeric Gonzales has long looked up to Alden Richards, whom the former considers his “peg” when it comes to charting a career in show business. The two hail from Laguna. In fact, Jeric is a runner-up at the 2012 Ginoong Laguna, the same pageant which crowned Alden champ in 2010. “Kilala na po talaga siya sa area namin (bago pa siya mag-artista) kaya ako, noon pa man hanga na ako kay Alden,” Jeric said. “Siya ang peg ko.” Jeric described Alden as having a kind heart... Читать дальше...

FILE – Nueva Ecija, October 20, 2015 Photo by Pure Force and Rescue Corp. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has now recorded 26 deaths from the wrath of typhoon “Lando” (international name “Koppu”). In an official bulletin released this morning of October 21, 2015, the NDRRMC said that there were also eight individuals injured. “Lando” has weakened from typhoon into tropical depression as it slowly moves northeast. It is expected to degrade into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours... Читать дальше...

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) has released its list of contents that best defined hallyu, or Korean Wave, in the last 20 years.

The two “dummy corporations” that allegedly cornered most of the service contracts in the Makati City government during the time of then Mayor and now Vice President Jejomar Binay were originally owned by former Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado.

Pangasinan has been placed under state of calamity due to the extent of damages due to typhoon “Lando”.

The Pure Force Rescue Corporation, assisted by the Raha Sulayman Fire Rescue, staged a Rescue and Relief Distribution to San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija on October 19, 2015.

Awarded actress Snooky Serna has been wowing fans with her performance on the GMA 7 primetime drama “My Faithful Husband,” where she plays Cedes, the mother of lead star Dennis Trillo.

Local officials here Tuesday declared the province under state of calamity due to the severe effects of typhoon ‘Lando’ in its 15 municipalities.

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Tuesday -- Japanese exports to China fell again last month as a slowdown in the world's number two economy weighs on the countries' huge trading links, official data showed Wednesday, while shipments to the key US market also stumbled.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the possibility of extending the voter registration period in areas affected by typhoon “Lando”.

San Francisco, United States | AFP -- The European Union is expected to approve FedEx's 4.4-billion-euro ($4.8 billion) deal to buy Dutch rival TNT Express, a key tieup for the e-commerce delivery business, the companies said Tuesday.