Новости за 29.10.2015

Washington, United States | AFP --The US economy cooled in the third quarter but underlying consumer demand remains strong as the Federal Reserve considers its first interest rate hike in nine years.

Who is Luis Espiritu? In the world of fashion, he may not be a household name like Rajo Laurel, Rhett Eala, or JC Buendia, but among industry insiders, Luis is one of the most respected names. So when he asked 26 of his closest fashion-industry friends to walk for him at last week’s Manila Fashion Festival, no one hesitated to say yes. And I am proud to say that I was one of them! Luis Espiritu began his career in the fashion industry over 20 years ago and has established himself as an in-demand stylist... Читать дальше...

Administration standard-bearer Mar Roxas yesterday said that creation of more jobs would be the focal point of his administration if he is elected in next year’s presidential polls. In a roundtable discussion with Manila Bulletin editors yesterday, Roxas explained that giving as many Filipinos access to jobs with decent income somehow serves as an assurance for every Filipino family that their lives would improve and eventually escape from poverty. ROXAS VISITS THE MANILA BULLETIN — Liberal Party... Читать дальше...

Pinoys love a good scare and horror films are staple entertainment fare. More often than not, however, the standard offers can get pretty thin.

Games Today (Mall of Asia Arena) 4:15 p.m. – Alaska vs Blackwater 7 p.m. – Globalport vs Star Before ghosts and goblins are unleashed on Halloween, the Beast prowls the land for another victim before nightfall today. Facing the Blackwater Elite this afternoon, Calvin Abueva and the Alaska Aces track down the early leaders in the hope of forging a four-way logjam in the Smart Bro-PBA Philippine Cup at the Mall of Asia Arena. NLEX’s Asi Taulava and Barako Bull’s Mick Pennisi, two of the PBA’s oldest players... Читать дальше...

When you hear “Real Madrid,” you probably are thinking “best football club in the world” or “Ronaldo, Pepe, and James.” You might be a little surprised then to hear that the name of this prestigious club means so much more to about 60 marginalized kids in a city whose streets are lined with endless rows of sugar cane about an hour away from Bacolod City.

Smaze, a lethal combination of smoke and haze, has been spreading from forest fires in Sumatra, Indonesia, where it has caused respiratory illnesses in half a million people and killed a least 10. Initial reports said the smaze has begun to get blown north to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Last week, the smaze had spread to the Philippines northeast of Sumatra, first in Davao, then in Cebu, with the warning that it might go as far north as Metro Manila. The forest fires have been blamed on a... Читать дальше...

Eleven million Filipino families continue to consider themselves “mahirap” or poor based on the third quarter survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS). In the nationwide survey conducted last September 3-5 among 1,200 respondents, 50 percent or equivalent to 11 million families claimed they are poor in the past three months. The latest result is just a point below the 51 percent or 11.2 million families recorded in the second quarter. In the survey, the respondents were asked: “Saan po ninyo ilalagay... Читать дальше...

Manila Fashion Festival (MFF) Spring/Summer 2016 set up a revolutionary runway experience last October 22-25 at Green Sun Hotel. This third season is their biggest yet, with 31 designers in the roster. The affair was organized by Art Personas and co-presented by luxury watch brand Bomberg.

Senators Grace Poe Llamanzares and Francis “Chiz” Escudero finally introduced yesterday their 12 senatorial candidates in the May, 2016, elections. Poe said the 12 senatorial bets of her party, dubbed Partido Galing at Puso (PGP), represent her agenda of inclusive growth, transparency, and global competitiveness.  They include senatorial bets from various political parties and former public servants that are running independently, like her and her vice president. They were chosen based on their competence and integrity... Читать дальше...

Martin "Bobot" Diño withdrew his candidacy for president and named Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as his substitute, October 29, 2015.

The Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PENELCO) announced the scheduled shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in Mariveles, Bataan tomorrow, October 30, 2015, from 8 to 9 a.m.

“The Government of the Philippines extends most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the Governments and peoples of Afghanistan and Pakistan for the terrible loss of lives and heavy damage to property caused by the earthquake of October 26, 2015,” the DFA said in a statement.

The hit tandem of Alden Richards and Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza has reached new heights as AlDub got featured on the website of the UK-based network British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) News last Oct. 28.

The 12-man senatorial slate for the "Partido Galing at Puso" or "Team GP" was formally introduced at the Club Filipino in San Juan City today, October 29, 2015.

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) were advised to take the Clark International Airport as their point of arrival or departure during the dates of November 16 to 20 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ forum.

A former contestant on the Korean TV singing competitions “Superstar K” and “The Voice of Korea” was found dead reportedly ruled as suicide by the police.

Supporters of the "Partido Galing at Puso" or "Team GP" have trooped at the Club Filipino in San Juan today, October 29, 2015, as the Poe-Escudero tandem is set to introduce the senatorial slate for the 2016 elections.

Miami, United States | AFP - NASA astronaut Scott Kelly will Thursday set a new record for the longest single stretch of time spent in space by an American, with 216 consecutive days at the International Space Station.

Seoul, South Korea | AFP --South Korea's Samsung Electronics pulled out of an extended earnings dive Thursday, reporting a nearly 30 percent surge in third-quarter net profit and announcing a $10 billion share buyback.